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EGE 10 Technology
in Teaching
Primary Grades
CONCEPT NOTES
Technology refers to material objects of use to humanity, such as
machines or hardware, but it can also encompass broader themes,
including systems, methods of organization, and techniques.
Device is any means other than the subject matter itself that is by the
teacher in presenting the subject matter to the learner.
CLASSIFICATIONS OF DEVICES
Extrinsic devices are used to supplement a method used such as
picture, graph, filmstrips, slides, etc.
Intrinsic devices are used as a part of the method or teaching
procedure such as pictures accompanying an article.
Material devices are devices that have no bearing on the subject
matter such as black board, chalk, books, pencils, etc.
Mental devices are a kind of device that is related in form and
meaning to the subject matter being presented such as questions,
projects, drills, lesson plans, etc.
Technology integration refers to using learning technologies to introduce,
reinforce, supplement, and extend skills.