Chapter I.

Integration of Technology in
Instructions

Digital Technology &

Media Literacy
Planning Stage
• Understanding Digital Media Technology
• Essential Dimensions of Digital and Media Literacy
• Impact of Digital Media Applications Important in
Education
• Advantages and Disadvantages of Digital Media in
Education
• Why Digital Media Applications are Important in
Education
• Types of Digital Technology used in Education
• Traditional Literacy vs. Digital Literacy
Understanding Digital Media Technology

Digital Literacy
The ability to use digital technology,
communication tools or networks to locate,
evaluate, use, and create information.

Media Literacy
The ability to read, analyze, evaluate and produce
communication in a variety of media forms.
Media refers to the combination of physical objects
used to communicate media messages. An a source
of credible information in which contents are
provided through an editorial process determined by
journalistic values and therefore editorial
accountability can be attributed to an organization or
a legal person.

Digital Media is defined as those technologies that

enable users to make new forms of communications,
interactions, and entertainment in digital format.
Interactivity is an essential feature of digital
media applications in teaching and learning
for it enriches educational experience.
Multimedia refers to graphic, audio, text and
video. It is a powerful avenue in
communicating information and messages to
other people. Multimedia tools provide a
wide range of sensory stimuli.
 Types of Media

Print Visual
Movies, Television,
Books, Newspapers, photographs,
Magazines drawings
MEDIA
Sound
Digital
Radio, recorded
Internet, email,
music, CDs, mp3
online social media
files
Digital Media Software refers to any computer
based presentation or application software
that uses multimedia elements. But, not all
digital media software are considered
interactive digital media.

Interactive digital media allows users to

interact with program by means of input
coming from the user.
 Essential Dimensions of Digital and
Media Literacy
Finding and sharing appropriate and relevant
ACCESS and using media texts and technology
information tools well.
analyse message of purpose target audience,
quality, veracity, credibility, point of view and potential
effects
ANALYZE or consequences of messages.
Composing content using creativity and confidence
in self-expression, with awareness of purpose, audience,
CREATE
and composition techniques.
Impact of media messages and technology tools
upon our thinking and actions and apply with a purpose.
REFLECT Working individually and collaboratively to share
knowledge.
ACT
 Impact of Digital Media Applications in Education

1. The learning dynamics in the classroom

have changed due to the presence and
integration of digital media applications.
2. Digital media applications are highly
effective educational tools when
appropriately integrated into teaching
during instruction.
3. Teachers can use digital media software both
as a productivity tool and as an integration tool.
4. When digital media is used as an integration
tool, teachers can in fact design the
presentation which gives students access to
manipulate and interact directly with the
software.
5. Supporting teachers to effectively embed the
use of digital technologies in their learning and
teaching practice.
 Advantages and Disadvantages of Digital Media

Advantages Disadvantages

- Improves grasping power - Expensive

- Highly detailed - Not always easy to
- Learning at an individual configure
pace - Requires special hardware
- Easily accessible - Not always compatible
 Digital Media Applications are Important in Education

1. It appeals to a variety of learning

styles.
2. It ensures success for all student
learning.
3. It assists teachers in meeting
diverse learning styles.
4. It enhances learning process.
5. It engages and motivates learner.
 Digital Media Applications are Important in
Education

6. It gives learners a chance to explore on the

subject matter and other topics related to it.
7. It provides learners the enjoyment to create
their own interactive digital media presentation.
8. It increases self-esteem and confidence
among students.
9. It develops critical and creative thinking skills
and technological skills of the students that are
required of them in the 21st century skills.
 Types of Digital Technology used in Education

 Productivity tools (creation of materials,

collaboration, planning, archiving
purposes, new teaching methods)
 Instructional software program include
pictures, sounds, animations, and other
varies stimuli used to enhance the
development skills such as reading,
writing, and problem solving.
 Software Libraries or
Digital Libraries e.g.
e-books, interactive
CDs, and teaching
tools.
 General Reference
 Research Tools
Traditional Literacy vs. Digital Literacy
References:

MIL DepED
https://www.education.vic.gov.au/school/teachers/teachingresources/digital/
Pages/teach.aspx
http://www.pbs.org/about/blogs/news/national-pbs-survey-finds-teachers-w
ant-more-access-to-classroom-tech/
https://slideplayer.com/slide/4857598/