Tuguegarao Archdiocesan Schools System

Saint Joseph’s College of Baggao, Inc.

Baggao, Cagayan, Philippines
Transforming Lives, Shaping the Future

Module No. 1
Teaching and Learning with Technology: An Introduction
Understanding the Basic Concepts in ICT

Course Title Technology for Teaching and Learning 1 Course Code ProfEd9/EDUC206
Instructor Melchor S. Baniaga Jr. Term and AY 1st Sem, AY 2020-2021

I. Overview
If there is one thing that changed the world so fast, it is TECHNOLOGY. While there exists technology
in the past as non-digital technology, the current digital technology has been a factor that shrunk the world and
made it flat. It has provided a new environment for learning, new ways teachers teach and also the new ways of
how learners learn. In the beginning, it has created a divide between the digital natives and the digital
immigrants. However as the years go by, such divide has become narrower and even blurred. This has led to the
new educational revolution in teaching and learning which has been triggered by technology and resulted to
better learning outcomes in the 21" century.
"I think we need to be careful not to get too specific (i.e. technology = computers) while at the same
time not getting so broad that our definition of technology includes everything from pencil and paper to lasers
and computers. I'd like to see us define technology in a manner that looks at electronic tools we use to enhance
teaching and learning. " Sally, grade teacher from Joy Egbert (2009).

II. Intended Learning Outcomes (ILO)

At the end of this module, you should be able to:
a. Define conceptually or operationally terms that are basic to the understanding of ICT
b. Used the concepts and terms in communicating with peers for further
understanding

III. Learning Resources and References

Bilbao, P., Dequilla, M., Rosano, D., Boholano, H. (2019) Technology for Teaching and Learning 1,
Philippines.
Tablada, E., Buendia, M. (2019) Educationa Technology 1, Philippines

IV. Lecture Content/Summary of Lesson

Let us explore various resources to have a clear understanding of this lesson. Let us unpack some
concepts and terms related to technology for teaching and learning. You can further find more explanation in
this book as you go along with your lessons or in other references in the library or in the web.

Here are some terms and concepts that you need to know and understand.
1. Technology refers to a mix of process and product used in the application of knowledge. It includes
tools from pencil and paper to the latest electronic gadgets and tools for practical tasks.
2. Information and Communication Technology Literacy or ICT Literacy is the use of digital
technology, communication tools and/or networks to access, manage, integrate, evaluate, create and
communicate information in order to function in a knowledge society (Guro 21, 2011).
3. Educational Technology refers to the use of technology in teaching and learning. Educational
technology includes both the non-digital (flip charts, pictures, models, realias, etc.) and digital (electronic tools:
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hardware, software and connections, etc.).
4. Digital Literacy is the ability to find, evaluate, utilize, share and create contents using information
technologies and the Internet (Cornell University). According to American Library Association (2018), digital
literacy is the ability to use information and communication, requiring both cognitive and technical skills
(hptts:// edweek.org. downloaded 06- 03-18).
5. Digital learning is any type of learning that is accompanied by technology or by instructional practice
that makes effective use of technology. It encompasses the application of a wide spectrum of practices which
included blended or virtual learning. It can come as online or off-line which utilizes digital technology.
6. On-line digital tools and apps use an Internet connection to access the information needed. A common
example is Skype. It is a teleco

mmunication application software product that specializes in providing video chat and voice calls
between computers, tablets, mobile devices via Internet and to regular telephones.
7. Off-line digital tools and apps can still be used even if there is no internet access. Among these are
Canary Learning, Pocket, Evertone, ibooks, KA LITE (Gupta, Prinyaka, 2017) downloaded in edtech review
(July 03, 2017).
8. Instructional technology is the theory and practice of design, development, utilization, management,
and evaluation of the processes and resources for learning (Association for Educational Communications
and Technology, Seels, B.B. & Richey, P. C. 1994).
9. Software refers to program control instructions and accompanying documentation, stored on disks or
tapes when not being used in the computer. By extension, the term refers to any audiovisual materials
(Smaldino, 2005).
10. Multimedia is a sequential or simultaneous use of a variety of media formats in a given presentation
or self-study program (Smaldino, 2005).
11. Internet is a massive network of networks, a networking infrastructure. It connects millions of
computers together globally, forming a network in which any computer can communicate with any other
computer as long as they are connected to the Internet. It is generally defined as a global network connecting
millions of computers (https://www.webopedia.com).
12. World Wide Web (www) is also called the Web which is a graphical environment on computer
networks that allows you to access, view and maintain documentations that can include text, data, sound and
videos (Smaldino, 2005). It is a way of accessing information over the medium of the Internet. It is an
information sharing model that is built on top of the Internet.
13. Web access is the ability of the learner to access the Internet at any point during the lesson in order
to take advantage of the array of available education resources.
14. Webquest is an inquiry-oriented lesson format in which most or all information that learners work
with comes from the web. These can be created using various programs, including simple word processing
documents that include links to websites.
15. Productivity tools refer to any type of software associated with computers and related technologies
that can be used as tools for personal, professional or classroom productivity. Examples: Microsoft Office,
Apple works - word processing, grade and record keeping, web page production, presentation) (KFIT-Unesco
2016)
16. Technology Tool is an instrument used for doing work. It can be anything that help you accomplish
your goal with the use of technology. These technology tools can be classified as:
(a) Data/Calculation tools. Examples: spreadsheets, Excels, Sketchpads. probability constructor
(b) Design tools. These are used to make models and designs, creating and building. Included here are Family
Tree Maker, GollyGee. and Crazy Machines among others.
(c) Discussion tools. There are 4 different approaches that utilize discussion and interaction in the Internet.
These are threaded discussion forum, Blogging. Live chat and Video Teleconferencing. Netiquette and Safety
on the Net.

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(d) Email tools. Emails are great communication tools for sending messages, photographs, videos and other
files. It allows you to reach out to others around the world. Examples are google mail, Ymail, Yahoo mail and
many more.
(e) Handheld devices. Handheld devices have become popular among learners. These include Personal Digital
Assistants global positioning system, (GPs) and geographic information system (GIS) in the classroom, Portable
electronic keyboards, Digital Cameras, Mobile phones, Palm, Handheld computers,
17. Webquest is a teacher structured research experience for the students that is primarily based on use
of the World Wide Web and typically takes one or more instructional periods (Bender & Waller, 2011).
18. Blog is an online journal where posted information from both teachers and students are arranged.
There are three kinds of blogs: blogs used tor communication, blogs used for instruction, and blogs used for
both
(Ferriter & Garry, 2010).
19. Wiki, an editable website usually with limited access, allows students to collaboratively create and
post written work or digital files, such as digital photos or videos. Wikipedia is one of the most widely
recognized
of all the wikis (Watters, 2011)
20. Flipped classroom utilizes a reverse instructional delivery, where the teacher is required to use the
web resources as homework or out of class activity as initial instruction of the lesson which will be discussed
during class time.
21. Podcast is a video or audio multi-media clip about a single topic typically in the format of the radio
talk show. The two basic functions of podcast are to retrieve information and to disseminate information (Eash,
2006).
22. Google Apps is a cloud-based teaching tool which is stored in the Google server and 1S available for
students both at home and in school. It includes the gmail, a free-email for all; Google calendar
used for organizational purposes, Google Sites that provide options for developing blogs and wikis, and Google
docs is used for sophisticated word processing and editing of the document.
23. Vlog is a video blog where each entry is posted as a video instead of the text.
24. Facebook is a popular social networking site used by students and adults worldwide to present
information on themselves and to the world.
25. VOIP (voice over internet protocol) Is a category of hardware and software that enables people to
use the Internet as transmission medium for telephone calls by sending voice data in packets using IP rather
than traditional circuit transmission.

V. Learning Activities

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Which word are you familiar with? Mark the word with an X. How many have you identified? For the words
that you are not familiar, find the meaning in the dictionary and learn the word.

VI. Supplemental Context

ICT is an acronym for information and communication technology. A lot of people believe that IT and
ICT are the same, but it`s wrong. ICT is more broad term than IT. It covers all technologies that can help people
to develop communications and manipulate information. ICT is a universal tool for the globalization. Students
of developed countries can`t imagine their life without ICT. Moreover, it also serves as an assistant for teacher
all around the world. It`s impossible to imagine a modern professional without basic knowledge of ICT.
Furthermore, it`s impossible to compete at the global without knowing the basics of ICT.
However, there is also a negative influence from ICT in education. For instance, let`s consider the
Internet! It is a fascinating treasure chest of knowledge but still, the most visited websites today are related to
the entertainment industry and the biggest social network today has more than one billion users! Therefore,
instead of studying, students prefer to spend their time on entertainment, and this is only a tip of the iceberg!
(https://www.legit.ng/1128521-concept-importance-ict-education.html)

VII. Assessment
With an ICT gadget, find a friend in the FB, Twitter or Instagram who is also a college student. Choose
at least 3 important concepts that you can discuss with him/her. Record your thoughts in the discussion and also
your friend's thoughts. Are they similar or different? If they differ, why?

My friend’s thought about the

Concepts Identified My thoughts about the concept
concept
Example: Concept about
borderless classroom because of
technology
Concept A

Concept B

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 Concept C

VIII. Assignment
Make a glossary of terms of at least 20 ICT-related terms with each having a conceptual or operational
definition or description. Cite the source of your definition.

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