Lesson 4

Integrating technology with

teaching means the use of
learning technologies to
introduce, reinforce,
supplement and extend
skills. The difference
between the classroom of
exemplary users of
technology and technology
users is the way their
classes are conducted. In
the exemplary classrooms,
student use of computers
is woven integrally into the
PISAPIA (1994) patterns of teaching;
software is a natural
extension of student tools.
Simple/Basic integration
 Ms. Cruz wants to show photos in her
Social Studies class, but the picture are
small. She decides to use the computer,
scan the photos for a computer projection
to the class (a presentation software
package)
Result:
Good class presentation followed by a
discussion.
Middle level integration

 Mr. Roxas uses a computer bases

Trigonometry software, projected to the
class using a projector to supplement his
teacher centered class presentation.

Result:
An interactive class using a software
Note: in this example, Technology is the central
instructional tool

 To dish out information on the Asean

Region, Mr. Lopez assigned newsletter
computer production by group

Result:
Increased social skills through group
work; planning, creativity, computer skills
Note: in this example, Technology is the central
instructional tool

 To dish out information on the Asean

Region, Mr. Lopez assigned newsletter
computer production by group

Result:
Increased social skills through group
work; planning, creativity, computer skills