EDUC 85

LESSON 1. Introduction to Technology for Teaching and Learning

“We need technology in every classroom and in every student and teacher’s hand, because
it is the pen and paper of our time, and it is the lens through which we experience much of
our world.”

A. BASIC CONCEPTS

What is technology?

Technology

It is the branch of knowledge that deals with the creation and use of technical means
and their interrelation with life, society, and the environment.

Technology in its broadest terms could include overhead projectors and even pen
and paper.

In the context of Learning Technology, it is generally understood that we are talking

about technologies that have arrived with the 'Information Revolution' i.e. those
associated with computers.

What is educational technology?

Educational Technology Systematic application of technology in the field of
education.

Emphasis the interrelation of men, machine, methods, media and materials (5M’s).

Educational Technology is defined as development, application, and evaluation of

systems, techniques, and aids to improve the process of human learning. – NCERT

Other Terms Associated With Educational Technology

Technology in Education It is the application of technology to any of these processes

involved in operating the institutions which house the educational enterprise.

Instructional Technology

It refers to those aspects of educational that are concerned with instruction.

Technology Integration
Using learning technologies to introduce, reinforce, supplement and extend skills.

Educational Media

Channels or avenues or instruments of communication

B. BENEFITS OF TECHNOLOGY IN EDUCATION

1. Instructional Effectiveness
2. Active Learning
3. Critical Thinking
4. Cooperative Leaning
5. Communication Skills
6. Multisensory Delivery
7. Multicultural Education

ACTIVITY 1

Using the given words below, describe the importance of using technology in
education. Write your answer in not less than 5 sentences.

 Tools

 Process

 Teaching

 Communication

 Learning
LESSON 2. INTEGRATION OF ICT IN TEACHING AND LEARNING

A. DEFINITION OF ICT

● Information and Communication Technology

● a generic term referring to technologies, which are being used for collecting,
storing, editing and passing on information in various forms (SER,1997)

Information Technology
is the study or use of electronic equipment, especially computers for storing,
analyzing and sending out information

Communication Technology
is the process of sending, receiving and exchanging information.

What is ICT literacy?

ICT Literacy
basically involves using digital technology, communication tools and/or access,
manage, integrate, evaluate and create information in order to function in a
knowledge society.

How to use information technology effectively?

Learners . . .

● use computer-based services to search and find relevant information

● retrieve relevant information
● decode information in variety of forms ( written, statistical and graphic)
● critically evaluate information of different fields of knowledge
● can use computer based services to write, analyze, present and communicate
information
● can use information technologies to create networks of co- learners and to share,
collaborate and construct knowledge

B. CHARACTERISTICS OF ICT

1. Efficient
a. Faster
b. Cheaper
c. Fewer steps
d. Less people
e. Less paper work

2. Effective
a. Most interactive
b. Fewer errors
c. Customized/personalized
d. Archivable
e. Searchable

3. Innovation
a. New products
b. New technology
C. IMPORTANCE OF ICT
● As a source of Knowledge
● As a medium to transit Knowledge
● As a means of interaction / dialogue

D. ATTRIBUTES OF COMPUTER-BASED TECHNOLOGY

1. Multi-sensory Delivery - text, graphics, animation, sound and video
2. Active Learning - enhanced learner interest
3. Cooperative Learning - positive group/social interaction
4. Communication Skills - one-to-one, one-to- many, many-to-many
5. Multi-cultural Education - link students from across the country/around the world
6. Motivation - greater learner engagement

Any technology which increase the rate of learning would enable the teacher to teach
less and the learner to learn more.

E. LEARNING RESOURCES
1. Traditional – lectures and books
2. ICT – computers, multimedia, internet, lectures, books, etc.

ICT Tools
● Multimedia PC, Laptop, Notebook.
● CDs& DVDs, digital video, still camera.
● Internet and its tools: e-mail, browsers, website, search engines, chat etc.
● Computer aided instruction& computer mediated video/audio conferencing.
● Digital libraries , e-books& electronic publications.
● Microsoft publishing -news letter, poster, brochure.

F. DIGITAL TECHNIQUES
1. Word Processing - documents, notes, projects, assignments
2. Spread Sheet Programming - records, exam scores
3. Data Bases - information storage
4. Graphing Software - to prepare teaching-learning resources
5. Developing Multimedia Kits - to make process interesting
6. Internet and E-mail - to gain knowledge and for communication
7. Games and Simulations - to improve quality of learning

G. ADVANTAGES OF ICT
● Sharing digital resources
● Wide variety of Services
● Flexibility
● Reliability
● Faster Speed
● Cheaper Cos