At the end of this content, learners will be able to:
Describe and give examples of at least five technology tools for learning.Demonstrate
the use of at least three technology tools identified.Discuss the benefits of using
technology tools in learning.Examine the negative impact of computers and computer use
on the environment Propose environmentally responsible practices that can be used
to reduce the negative impact of computers and computer use on the environment
Technology
is the use of scientific knowledge for practical purposes or application,whether in
industry or our everyday lives. So basically, whenever we use our scientific knowledge to
achieve some specific purpose means we are using technology. We apply technology in
almost everything we do in our lives.
Educational Technology
(edutech) is the use of hardware and software or technology tools to improve the
processes of teaching and learning.Hundreds of educational technology tools have been
created with the purpose of helping student improve their academic activities and
facilitating communication between teachers and learners.
Below are some examples of technology tools that can be used to support learning
1. Encarta
2. Mavis beacon
3. Spreadsheet
4.Scratch
SUB-STRAND 2
TECHNOLOGY IN THE COMMUNITY
Indicators
TECHNOLOGY TOOLS FOR LEARNING
5. Presentation
6. Virtual museum
7. Google classroom
Encarta
Microsoft Encarta was a digital multimedia encyclopedia publish by Microsoft
Corporation from 1993 to 2009. Encarta was a multimedia product, with text,pictures,
sound, short videos and more used for leaning various subjects. It discusses knowledge
about science, history, arts, animal life, environment, and more.
It helps student to access information on various subjects or topic with a single click.
Uses of Encarta
1. For improving learners reading skills in English.
2. It provides step-by-step instruction for solving math problems3.
3. It helps students to learn on their own.
Scratch
Scratch is a free visual programming language that allows students to create their own
interactive stories, games and animations. As student design scratch projects,they learn
to think creatively and reason systematically.
Uses of Scratch
1.It helps children develop their logical thinking
2.It improves social skills
Scratch help children to lean coding concept.
Mavis Beacon
Mavis beacon is an application software program design to teach touch typing".
How to use Mavis beacon
1.Open the program by double clicking on the Mavis beacon icon.2.
3.If this is your first time, sign in by tying your first name and last name and select your
age. If not your first time, click on your name on the class list.
Google Classroom
Google Classroom is a free web based social tool for leaning. It allows students to post
questions and receive answers from their teachers and fellow students. Teacher can
post question and lesson materials to student at home. Teachers can create,distribute,
and mark assignments all in google classroom.
Spreadsheet
Spreadsheet
is a software that is used to organize and calculate numerical data.Spreadsheet is made
up of rows and columns that stores numerical data, perform calculations, and organize
the data into meaningful information.
Uses of Spreadsheet
1. For entering, sorting and storing of data.
2. For performing calculations
3.For data collections
Virtual Museum
Virtual museum is a collection of digitally recorded images, sounds, text and other data
of historical, scientific or cultural interest that can be accessed through electronic
media or web. As with a traditional museum, virtual museum can be designed around
specific objects such as art museum or natural history museum or can consists of online
exhibitions
BENEFITS OF USING TECHNOLOGY TOOLS IN LEARNING
1.
Technology promotes active participation of student in teaching and learning2.
Technology motivates students to learn.3.
It creates new ways for students to lean4.
Technology encourages collaboration.5.
It helps student to lean on their own.6.
It encourages communication between students and their teachers.
NEGATIVE IMPACT OF COMPUTERS AND COMPUTERUSE ON THE
ENVIRONMENT
Computers have a negative impact to the environment as well as the usage of computers.
Many electronic products such as computers are discarded with a predicted amount of
20- 50 million tons generated every year, most of this waste ends in landfills.This waste
has a negative impact on the environment since the heavy metals and dangerous
chemicals make up these electronics and pose health risks to the entire country. These
heavy metals contain beryllium, cadmium, lead and mercury and the waste contain
chemicals which are toxic and help contribute to global warming.people using them for
various purposes on a daily basis. While computers have certainly brought numerous
benefits and improvements, they also have a negative impact on the environment. In this
lesson, we will discuss some of the ways in which computers harm the environment and
the steps that can be taken to reduce these impacts.
1.Energy Consumption
One of the biggest environmental impacts of computers is their energy consumption.The
production and use of computers require a significant amount of energy, which often
comes from non-renewable sources such as coal and natural gas. This energy consumption
contributes to greenhouse gas emissions, which are a major contributor to climate
change. People who use computers never turn the actual device off which wastes a large
amount of electricity that could have been potentially saved and reduce the amount of
electricity produced by burning fossil fuels.
2.E-waste
Another major negative impact of computers on the environment is the generation of
electronic waste, or e-waste. E-waste refers to electronic devices that are no longer
wanted or needed, and can include computers, laptops, printers, smartphones, another
electronic devices.When electronic devices are discarded, they often end up in landfills
where they can release harmful chemicals into the environment. These chemicals can
contaminate soil and water, posing a threat to plants, animals, and even humans. In
addition, the extraction of the materials used in electronic devices, such as metals and
plastics, can also have negative environmental impacts. Agbogbloshie in Ghana is one of
the largest-waste dumping site in the world
