TEACHERS’ EDUCATION PROGRAM

BACHELOR OF ELEMENTARY EDUCATION

FIRST YEAR

TECHNOLOGY FOR TEACHING AND LEARNING

PED 3

STUDENT LEARNING MODULE 2

ROLES OF TECHNOLOGY FOR TEACHING AND LEARNING

POLYTECHNIC COLLEGE OF BOTOLAN

Botolan, Zambales

NOTE:
Do not write anything here. Write your answers on separate sheets provided at the back matter of this Student
Learning Module.

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 Republic of the Philippines
POLYTECHNIC COLLEGE OF BOTOLAN
(Formerly Botolan Community College)
Botolan Zambales
E-mail: polytechniccollegeofbotolan@gmail.com
Website: www.pcbzambales.com
Contact #: 0949 155 3113

TABLE OF CONTENTS
PAGE
ENGAGE Activity 1: Take me back 3
EXPLORE Activity 2: Describe me 3
Roles of Technology for teaching and Learning 4
EXPLAIN
Importance of Technology in Education 4-5
Benefits of Technology to teachers and Students 5
Challenges of using Technology in Learning 5
ELABORATE Activity 3: Explain me 6
EVALUATE Evaluation 6
REFERENCES Electronic Reference 6
ANSWER SHEETS 7-8

COURSE OUTLINE
PRELIM COVERAGE
TIME FRAME MODULE NO. TOPICS
Week 1 Module 1 Introduction to Technology for teaching and Learning
Week 2 Module 2 Roles of Technology for Teaching and Learning
Week 3 Module 3 ICT Policies Applicable to Teaching and Learning
Week 4 Module 4 Safety Issues in ICT for Teaching and Learning
Week 5 Module 5 Uses of ICT Policies in the Teaching and Learning Environment

OVERVIEW

This course is designed to engage you in the theories and principles of designing, developing,
utilizing, and evaluating teaching and learning resources to improve instruction through the various
opportunities brought by different instructional media and technology. It also provides you with the
accumulated knowledge, skills, attitudes, and values in creating technology – enhanced instructional plans
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appropriate to your field of specialization. This course also encourages you to promote responsible use of
technology and exhibit ethical behavior in professional practices.

Furthermore, you will have to deal with only the fundamental competencies of contextualizing the
relationship of technology towards the teaching and learning process.

Enjoy learning despite this COVID-19 pandemic!

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 TITLE ROLES OF TECHNOLOGY FOR TEACHING AND LEARNING

LEARNING At the end of this module, you are expected to:

OUTCOMES • explain the roles and importance of technology for teaching and learning;
• identify the benefits and challenges of technology for teaching and learning;
• Integrate technology and
• value the roles of technology in the teaching and learning process.

ENGAGE Activity 1. TAKE ME BACK

Directions: Go back to your learning experiences in school and give your thoughts
about the following:

1. Recall specific ways by which the use of technology helped you learn.

2. Write a short paragraph on how helpful technology is in your life as a

learner.

Activity 2. DESCRIBE ME
EXPLORE Answer the questions below based on your experiences:

1. How can learner benefit most in the use of technology?

2. Many college students are presently required to take computer courses including word
processing, spreadsheet preparation, presentation technique, etc. How do you think
this will help application of skills in teaching?

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 EXPLAIN
basic and pow
ROLES OF TECHNOLOGY FOR TEACHING AND LEARNING

According to Stosic (2015), educational technology has three domains:

1. Technology as a tutor. Technology can support the teachers, tutors and other professionals to help student
learn better.
2. Technology as a teaching tool. Technology can be used as an instrument in teaching.
3. Technology as a learning tool. Technology makes learning easier and more effective.

A. For Teachers and Teaching

1. Provide essential support to teachers.
2. Modernizes the teaching-learning environment.
3. Enhances teaching-learning methods and strategies in teaching.
4. Opens opportunities for educational research.
5. Improves the capability of teachers and inculcates scientific attitude.
6. Serves as an avenue for teacher’s professional development.
7. Encourages scientific attitude.
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B. For Learners and Learning
1. Supports learners on learning how to learn on their own.
2. Develops the communication skills of learners through social interactions.
3. Augments learner’s higher order thinking skills, critical thinking, problem solving and creativity

Wainwright (2016) posits 10 reasons why technology should be implemented in the classroom
1. Technology will help students in the future career especially those who need wireless technology.
2. Technology addresses diversity in learning style.
3. Technology gives students the chance to interact.
4. Technology help teachers prepare students for the real-world environment.
5. Technology keeps students engaged.
6. Technology makes the classroom a happier place.
7. Technology allows students to access updated information faster than before.
8. Technology makes students more responsible.
9. Technology breaks the tradition of passive learning.
10. Technology allows students to access digital materials and databases.

The Importance of Technology in Education

Technology is so advanced, so much that it now drives business growth. Hence, companies maximize this to
improve their performance, so they hire tech-savvy candidates who can contribute to their businesses. In line
with this, school is a good training ground for future professionals. It can help these kids by integrating technology
into their system through their materials, facilities, rooms, and even modules. On the other hand, kids nowadays
are digital natives. Using tech for their daily studies can help them more than it can drag them down.

With the ongoing pandemic , we can see how important it is in our country. In fact, it has been tagged as the
“silver lining of our education system” in a virtual round table called “Education During Trying Times” last October
2020. “We are in an era of technology and digitalization. Let us maximize all of these and continue to help each
other and find solutions to the challenges being faced by the education sector,” said Dr. Ethel Agnes P.
Valenzuela, SEAMEO secretariat director.
Technology bridges the gap between quarantine and teaching. During the second quarter of 2020, we can recall
how our education sector carried out online classes. Many LGUs distributed mobile devices to students, teachers
underwent training to maximize digital learning, and learning programs were added to our TV channels. In fact,
the DepEd TV team aimed to produce 220 episodes weekly covering all subject areas by January 2021. Zoom
has boomed not only here but also worldwide, being used as a primary tool for virtual classes. Smartphones
have become essential more than just being a luxury. Digital tech during this time is a need for all.

So, how vital is technology to education? These are some of the key benefits of technology both to students and
teachers.

Benefits of Technology to Students and Teachers

1. Equips students for their future careers
As mentioned earlier, digital tools will surely help students prepare for their future careers. How? Through the
internet, mobile devices, and computers, students have the chance to acquire key skills to compete globally for
in-demand jobs. Regardless of where these jobs might be—in the IT, agriculture, art, health, research, food
industry or elsewhere—workers need computer skills.

Through these advanced tools, technical skills can be exercised. But more than this, it’s instilling learning as a
skill for life. Tech must be used to engage students to embrace love of learning new things. It must help them
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 explore things that interest them. Also, it must bring limitless possibilities of learning to fully equip them in the
future.

2. Personalizes learning and teaching approaches

Do you know that each person has their own learning style? Some learn better through hearing, and some
through great visuals. Some lean more on logical learning, and some more on verbal. Yes, it varies and it’s quite
a challenge for teachers to perform all these in the class.
Thanks to technology, teachers can customize learning for students. It enables them to improve their instruction
methods and personalize learning, thus increasing their productivity and efficiency as instructors. Through these
helpful tools, teachers can provide exciting activities. These include watching videos to further delve into the
topic and creating robots to apply their learning. It’s also great content that helps spark and boost curiosity in
kids.

3. Drives down costs in the long run, and brings more learning opportunities
True enough, tech tools are expensive. However, in the long run, they’ll cut your costs. For instance, e-book or
online modules will drive down your cost in printing your materials. Another one is buying a computer for teachers
will save them time in computing the students’ grades and creating tests.

For students, having access to mobile devices such as laptops will help them learn anytime, anywhere. It’ll also
give them access to millions of resources that would prove beneficial to their studies. These tools open doors of
learning chances for them for unexplored topics in their classes. On the other hand, teachers won’t be limited to
the school’s provided modules. They can explore on their own, so they can give the best info to the class.

4. Boosts teamwork and communication

Tech can foster these skills. Teachers and students can remain in touch even outside the school vicinity. Online
lessons and games encourage them to work together even apart. Not only does it promote productivity; it also
encourages responsibility on both parties. Will you work with your team even if you’re not together? Can you
finish a task given by your group leader? Though apart, accountability can be exercised.

Besides, students now have the chance to ask questions related to school. One practical tip: Be mindful of the
teacher’s work hours. Only ask them during this time to show them the respect they deserve.

Challenges of Using Technology in Learning

With benefits come the challenges. Tech has its pros and cons, as we can in the challenges we’ve listed below
regarding the use of tech in learning.

1. A lot of distractions for students

Using smartphones in learning is helpful. However, students might get easily distracted because of several social
media apps such as Facebook and Twitter. An unstable net connection is also a challenge to many and it can
hinder them from fully learning online.

Also, online classes these days are a challenge to many students. They are at risk of developing screen fatigue
and burnout. Many are also having a hard time separating their school tasks from the personal duties at home.

2. Being free all the time

Online classes might give an impression of being free all the time. Yet this is not the case. It is highly encouraged
to set aside time for schoolwork and “me” time. But when the situation calls for it, go and stretch your patience.
Students are also facing a hard time adapting to online classes.

3. Not all students have access to digital tools

Many kids, especially street children and out-of-school youth, don’t have access to these tools. What will they
do now that school has transitioned online? Will they stop learning, too? True, the government is taking action
to provide these children their school needs. But the problem is reaching out to as many children as possible.

Please click and read the article below regarding the preparations of DepEd during the pandemic in terms of technology.
https://opengovasia.com/ensuring-philippine-education-continuity-in-the-pandemic-with-internet-capable-equipment/

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 Activity 3: EXPLAIN ME
ELABORATE
Answer the following questions:

1. What are the roles that technology plays in the work of the teacher?

2. What are the roles that technology plays in the learning of students?

EVALUATION

Answer the following questions:

1. How can learners benefit most in the use of technology?

2. Write a paragraph on how you are going to use technology (face-to-face classes and
modular) when you become a teacher

References
https://www.scribd.com/document/488299561/EDUC-30033-Technology-for-Teaching-and-Learning-1-
INSTRUCTIONAL-MATERIAL-pdf

https://www.scribd.com/document/481899850/MODULE-Technology-for-Teaching-and-Learning-pdf

https://childhope.org.ph/importance-of-technology-in-philippine-education/

https://opengovasia.com/ensuring-philippine-education-continuity-in-the-pandemic-with-internet-capable-equipment/

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 Republic of the Philippines
POLYTECHNIC COLLEGE OF BOTOLAN
(Formerly Botolan Community College)
Botolan Zambales
E-mail: polytechniccollegeofbotolan@gmail.com
Website: www.pcbzambales.com
Contact #: 0949 155 3113

TEHCNOLOGY FOR TEACHING AND LEARNING

PED 3

MODULE 2

ROLES OF TECHNOLOGY FOR TEACHING AND LEARNING

NAME: SCORE:
COURSE/ YR&SEC: DATE SUBMITTED:
NAME OF INSTRUCTOR: CHARLIE T. CARREON

Activity 1. TAKE ME BACK

ENGAGE
Directions: Go back to your learning experiences in school and give your thoughts
about the following:

1. Recall specific ways by which the use of technology helped you learn.

2. Write a short paragraph on how helpful technology is in your life as a learner.

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 Activity 2. DESCRIBE ME
EXPLORE Answer the questions below based on your experiences:

1. How can learner benefit most in the use of technology?

2. Many college students are presently required to take computer courses including word processing, spreadsheet
preparation, presentation technique, etc. How do you think this will help application of skills in teaching?

ELABORATE Activity 3: EXPLAIN ME

Answer the following questions:

1. What are the roles that technology plays in the work of the teacher?

2. What are the roles that technology plays in the learning of students?

EVALUATION

Answer the following questions:

1. How can learners benefit most in the use of technology?

2. Write a paragraph on how you are going to use technology (face-to-face classes and
modular) when you become a teacher

send your answer sheet via email at charlie.carreon@deped.gov.ph

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