A Critical Review on the Book

Delrouz, Kazem; Qarabaghi, Hasan

doi:10.30465/crtls.2023.39404.2460

A Critical Review on the Book "Introduction to Educational Technology"

Document Type : Promotional

Authors

Kazem Delrouz ¹

Hasan Qarabaghi ²

¹ Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology & Education, Yasuj University, Yasuj, Iran

² Assistant Professor, Department of Education, Malayer University, Malayer, Iran

https://doi.org/10.30465/crtls.2023.39404.2460

Abstract

The present research was conducted with the aim of criticizing the book "Introductions to Educational Technology". In this regard, using the educational critical research method, the book written by Khadija Aliabadi, 16th edition of 2019, was criticized. The tool for data collection was the academic textbook review worksheet of the Council for the Review of Texts and Books of Human Sciences. After receiving and completing the sample sheets, the qualitative content analysis method was used to analyze the data. According to the findings, the advantages of the book include appropriate design in terms of volume and shape, calligraphy, good quality of printing and binding, smooth text and simplicity of content, compatibility with Iranian Islamic values, and use of reliable scientific sources. Also, the results showed the shortcomings of the form and content of the book including the oldness of the content and resources, especially in the section related to media, lack of coverage of the latest topics considered by the Ministry of Science, weakness in analyzing and criticizing the content, lack of innovation and creativity in content design and coverage, being free of common scientific content in the field of educational technology.

Keywords

Book Review

Textbook

Educational Technology

Payam Noor University

Qualitative Content Analysis

Subjects

Educational Science

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