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LESSON 2 – An Overview: Educational Technology 2

 

         Education needs to utilize and enhance its functions by making use of this
technological advancements.  Students learn faster, assignments made easier and studying
more interesting thru the use of computers and the internet.  School administrators,
department heads and other persons in supervisory positions can avail of this information
technology to enhance their functions.  Professional and student teachers therefore will be
greatly helped by this co

         Educational Technology 2 is a new course in the education curriculum which has to

come about from the need to adapt to a changing world.  The need for information and
knowledge before was provided by the books, print media, radio, and later the television.
 Now, so much advancement has been made in the eld of technology.  We are now living in
a world of computers, internet, laptops, cellphones, ipad and other technological
inventions.urse because they will be given the training and skills to use technology and its
inventions as a tool for teaching and self-improvement.

REFLECTION

1. Many college students are presently required to take Computer courses including word
processing (Microsoft O ce), spreadsheet preparation (Excel), presentation techniques
(PowerPoint), etc.  How do you think this will help  application of skilss needed in
Educational Technology 2?

 
Answer:  This will help application of skills needed in Educational Technology 2 because
this are the basic programs/software that is going to be used in the Ed. Tech. 2 subject.

2. From those who have done internet sur ng/searching/reading, what do the Websites
offer users?

Answer:  For me,  INFORMATION is what the Websites offers to those who have done
internet sur ng, searching and reading.

3. Do you think there are enough websites for educational purposes?  Do you think there are
many users of educational websites?

Answer:  Yes, there are enough websites for educational purposes.  You just have to search
it or ask someone who knows about this websites.  For now its very rare to see somebody
using or visiting these sights.  But I am very sure that it will increase as people get educated
about the importance of these websites.

LESSON 3 – Educational Technology in the Asia Paci c Region

 

         In the Asia Paci c region, there are only 5 countries or states that have developed a
master plan for the utilization of modern communication technology in the eld of
education.  The other countries may have plans but cannot be implemented for lack of
funds and quali ed human resources.  For these 5 progressions and economically stable
states/city, namely New Zealand, Australia, Malaysia, Singapore and Hong Kong.  Their
governments have made a plan where full nancial support is provided to the schools so
that they can buy and maintain computers, websites centers, highly quali ed personnel who
will maintain such technological centers for use of their students and teachers.

LESSON 4 – Basic Concepts on Integrating Technology in Instruction

 

         To make technology a part of the learning and teaching process, the user of such
technological devices should make them a source of reinforcement so that the objectives of
educational objectives will be realized.  Teachers should avoid the use of computers for
other purposes such as for enjoyment like games and other exploitive use of technology.
Students must be guided as to how to gather information and full utilization of the
computers to aid them in performing assigned projects in connection with their subjects.
The teacher must see to it that the students are given the necessary skills needed to make
full use of the software to help them understand and realize the objectives of their
curriculum assignments given should include the use of computers and software thus
integrating them into the learning process.

         The use of modern software technology in schools as part of the learning process has
many levels.  Most teachers start from a simple or basic integration such as the use of
computer to present more vivid and clearer illustrations of the subject matter to be learned.
 They can also ask students to send thru e-mail assigned task.  From these simple
utilization of the computer, the teacher can create activities involving the students in team
work by giving them speci c situations wherein they use computer based materials to come
up with the assigned tasks.  Examples are the use of software to present lessons more
vividly, group activities to produce information materials on certain subject matters,
exchange of ideas between schools and students of different nationalities.  In this way,
students and teachers are now an integral part of our advancing modern global technology.

 
 

LESSON 5 – State of the Art ET Application Practices

 

        The use of modern information technology in this eld of education is now considered
a necessity to keep pace with economic and social progress.  Schools can no longer rely
solely on the traditional methods of teaching because their students will be put at a
disadvantage when compared to the students availing of advanced technological devices
that have been made part of their schools facilities.  However, these modern IT inventions
such as computers, hardware, software, internet, etc. are quite expensive and are constantly
improving so most of them become obselete and out dated.  So schools have to updated
their technological facilities to advance a state of the art level.  Teachers also have to learn
new skills and knowledge on how to use this state of the art technology and apply it to the
learning process.  Students are encouraged to be more creative and independent in seeking
information and doing projects thru the computer and internet.

LESSON 6 – IT Enters A New Learning Environment

 

         In the tradition method of training, students learn to rote, memorization and set
instruction from their teachers.  They imbibe knowledge from what and how their teachers
import information to them.  In the use of modern technology students are encouraged to
seek ideas and apply them to personal experiences.  They are made aware of new
information which they can relate and apply to their own lives to add to what they already
know.  They are given that the spark of self- discovery, the desire to know more; to improve
ones knowledge and broaden their horizons.  Technology has freed the minds from their
rigid systems of instruction to that of freedom and discovery.  It has empowered both
teacher and student to seek and give knowledge thru independent creative ways.

 
 

LESSON 7 – IT for Higher Thinking Skills and Creativity

 

         The old or traditional methods of teaching make use of audio-visual aids or devices,
chalk and black board for illustrations, magazines and books for references which are
always provided by the teacher.  The students are given speci c projects to perform and
assignments have de nite objectives.  Sometimes the old method is called spoon feeding
with the teacher giving guidelines all throughout the lessons being taught.  Now in the new
era of modern technology, students are encouraged to develop their own ideas and ways on
how to gather information needed for their subjects in school.  Their creativity is developed
and intellectual independence is nurtured when they are given the leeway to produce
projects and reports using the software of the computer.

LESSON 8 – Higher Thinking Skills Through IT-Based Projects

 

         Most students learn their lessons through rote or memorization with the teacher doing
most of the expalining and understanding of the subject matter at hand.  This kind of
teaching method does not help develop the student’s thinking skills or his ability to analyze
and re ect.  Today, the educator realizes that students need to go outside the classroom
and avail of the facilities of information technology and be on their own in their quest for
information and to acquire knowledge.  There is so much to be learned about ourselves, our
neighbors, our environment, our world, our history and  using the internet to achieve this
goal is part of the integration of information technology to the educational system.

 
LESSON 9 – Computers as Information and Communication Technology

           

           

        The rst step in the acquisition of knowledge is to be able to read and write.  This is a
basic skills that opens the mind of a person to a myriad of information about our past, our
present, the word we live-in and the people around us.  It is the corner stone of the
realization of man’s desire to know thyself and the cosmos.

        

        Through the years, this guest for knowledge and the preservation of it was the word
which convey on idea, a thought or a fact.  From simple paper and pen , the printing press
was invented, libraries were established and later, the radio and television was invented. 
These inventions were integrated into the educational system and the learning process
became faster and more interesting to students.  Now in our present times, it has become a
highly developed system and has transformed the educational eld with the use of modern
information and communication technology.  Through computers, internet, software and
hardware, you can get information and communicate anywhere with the touch of your
ngertips.  There is so much you can do with your personal computer to enhance your work
at school and to improve your knowledge and skills.

LESSON 10 – The Computer as a Tutor

        In the classroom the teacher is the person who is responsible for the learning process
to take place.  He follows a set of instructions and objectives on how it should be done. 
Sometimes, students cannot keep up with the classroom activities especially if classes are
large and individual attention cannot be given to each one.  This is where the computer is
put to good use.  It acts as a classroom tutor wherein it helps the student keep pace with
the learning process taking the place of the teacher when further instruction or activities
needed.  This is known as computer-assisted instruction.  However, educators must provide
the proper technological facilities and include the needed skills to be given to students so
the can fully utilize the use of the computer to help them learn their lessons by themselves.

LESSON 12 – Information Technology in Support of Student-Centered Learning

        

        In todays modern world of highly urbanized societies and economic progressive

countries the main focus of education has shifted from the teacher to the student.  To
compete globally with other cultures and communities, students must learn to be
independent, creative, self-reliant and resourceful to be able to mold themselves and be
successful in their chosen careers, professional and personal lives.  From a teacher-
centered process, learning has evolved into a student-centered activity.  From the traditional
method of teacher to student transfer of information, it has changed to teacher guiding and
facilitating students to gather information and knowledge by themselves thru the use of the
computer and its varied techlogical aspects.  Of course, this new educational pattern can
only be observed in well-off countries where the educational system has a very large budget
and can afford to install all modern information technological devices in their schools.  In
the so called third world countries which unfortunately includes our own country -
Philippines, the traditional method of teacher focused learning prevails.  In fact the bare
necessities of a classroom, desks and chairs are often lacking..!

Lesson 13 – Cooperative Learning with the Computer

 
            The ideal ratio in the integration of information technology in the eld of education is
one to one.  So that is each student must have has his own computer so he can fully utilize
his time and effort to achieve success in his school work.  However, this is hard to establish
in school because of the expenses involve in providing for computers, software and
hardware for every student.  So what happens is that students share the use of computers
and assignment are usually given as a group or team projects.  This fosters cooperative
learning among the students comprising each group and develops teamwork among the
members.  It also enhances their social skills and sense of responsibility.  Each student tries
his best, does his work assigned and help one another reached their common goal.

Lesson 14 – The Software as an Educational Resource

                 In the use of modern information technology as a part of the learning process, the
teacher must possess or has acquired the needed skills to evaluate the best hardware and
software to install in the school.  What can easily be seen and appreciated is the computer
itself, its design, memory capacity, video card, monitor/screen and other visible qualities. 
However, what is more important is the software.  The choice of material or program to be
installed as the main operating system which students can use as a source of information,
and a tool for accomplishing assignments, group work or projects.  Terms such as
windows, programs, graphics, download, internet and other pertinent technological words
should be part of the teachers vocabulary and appreciation.  What should be foremost
however on the choice of software to use is that it should be current or updated and has a
wide scope of educational resources for students to tap or use.

Lesson 15 – Understanding Hypermedia

 
                 With the advent of modern technology, all aspects of man’s environment have
changed.  It has widened his capacity for knowledge and self-improvement through the use
of the computer and its varied functions.  It really has changed our life, the way we live our
lives.  In the eld of education, the student as well as the teacher are aided greatly by this
information technology which has produced the term hypermedia referring to the
multitasking of computer, their software as sources of information and student centered
learning activities.  This would include tutorial software, websites for information,
simulation activities and guides in group or team projects.  In the integration of information
technology or hypermedia in the learning process, the learner is given control over the kind
of learning activities he needs and the pace at which he can work on his school projects and
requirements.

Lesson 16 – The Internet and Education

            The invention of the computer and the subsequent software programmed for its use
has totally changed the whole concept of progress and communication.  Every part of the
world can now be reached and contact with other persons where ever they are can be done
through the internet.  The internet is the system that enables the user of a computer to gain
access to whatever he needs be it for information, for communication, for business or for
personal reasons.  Missing relatives can even be found thru the internet by using different
search and social sites.  How much more for the eld of education; the internet has become
its partner in the ever changing learning process.  Students can interact with students in
foreign countries, they can share information, learn and grow with each other.  They can
search any topic and subject they want to research.  The globe becomes smaller and its
inhabitants become closer and relations between countries are improved and
strengthened.