Technology for Teaching and Learning 2

November 7, 2022
Even in education, traditional schooling has hardly
changed even with the clear evidence of a digital
Lesson 3: Understanding Technology Learners world.
There is the need to prepare for bridging the digital
Chalk and Chalkboard – oldest form of technology gap in society. First, we need to understand the
potentials of ICT.
Being a computer literate is one of the essential
The network of instantaneous communication is
requirements in Public School
global, overcoming borders between countries and
Technology Learners – Students continents
Much of what elders believe may not be applicable
anymore to the new generation, especially along
matters of traditional value systems.
“Today’s learners appear smarter, yet they can’t read as their
Since the new generations are expected to face a
parents do and they are addicted to the Internet. Even in
future professional challenge of a digital world
classes, their concentration is questionable as they are
ahead of them, technology-supported skills need to
uneasy to simply sit and listen. They become alive again
be taught in schools today, or else schools will
through video presentations, group activities and computer
become a white elephant
classes”
White Elephant - has no useful purpose and is no
longer wanted
There are positive benefits derived from the use of
information technology or digital resources and these
counterbalance possible negative effects of technology on
children, such as;

POSITIVE

 Access to information
 Help in protecting the environment
 Increase the popularity of distance learning
 Easiness in teaching

Daily exposure to high technology-personal

computers, video game gadgets, cell phones,
Internet search sites stimulates the brain by
strengthening and creating neural circuits
A current technological revolution is creating an
intellectual revolution, faster and better ever before.

Jean Piaget

- 19th century psychologist that presented chart from

childhood to adulthood;
 First 2 years of susceptible minds
 6 years acquiring communication skills
 Teenage years of transition concrete
thinking
 Adult years of abstract thinking and
reasoning

Lesson 3: BRIDGING THE GENERATION GAP

MANNER OF DRESSING
Old Generation – Wearing Kimona at Saya
New Generation – Fashion eme

WAY OF COURTING
Old Generation – harana
New Generation – text, call, videocalls

COMMUNICATION
Old Generation – writing letters
New Generation – using messengers or other messaging
apps