College of Teacher Education: Technology For Teaching and Learning II

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COLLEGE OF TEACHER EDUCATION


Technology for Teaching and Learning II

Name: Merry Rose Mimay Date Started:


Course & Section: BTLED HE 3-A Date Submitted:
Activity No. : 4 Rating:

Then and Now

Instruction: Complete the table below by providing the difference in terms of teacher,
students and instruction then and now.

Note: Provide a short discussion on your answer.


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Teacher
Then Now
1. Teachers were predominantly focused on 1. Teachers are encouraged to adopt more
delivering content through lectures and dynamic teaching methods, incorporating
textbooks, with a more traditional approach technology, interactive activities, and
to education individualized learning experiences
2. Teachers had limited resources and tools 2.Teachers have access to a wide range of
for teaching, relying heavily on books and a digital resources, online platforms, and
few educational materials educational apps
3. Teacher-student interaction was more 3. There is a greater focus on building strong
formal and structured, with less emphasis on teacher-student relationships, fostering a
building personal connections with students supportive and engaging learning
environment
4. Professional development opportunities 4. Teachers have access to continuous
for teachers were limited professional development programs,
workshops, and online courses to stay
updated on the latest teaching strategies
5. Teacher performance evaluations were 5. Broader range of factors, including student
often based on traditional metrics like engagement, creativity in lesson planning,
student test scores and the ability to adapt teaching methods
Students
Then Now
1. Students had limited access to information 1. Students have instant access to a vast
and resources outside the classroom, relying amount of information through the internet
mainly on textbooks and encyclopedias for
research and learning
2. Classroom sizes were generally larger 2. Efforts have been made to reduce class
sizes
3. Student learning styles and preferences 3. There is a greater emphasis on
were often overlooked, with a one-size-fits- differentiated instruction to accommodate
all approach diverse learning styles, abilities, and interests
4. Assessment methods were primarily based 4. Assessment practices have evolved to
on standardized tests and exams, focusing on include more formative assessments, project-
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memorization and regurgitation of based tasks, portfolios, and alternative


information methods
5. Student engagement and motivation were 5. Educators are adopting more student-
often a challenge, with passive learning centered approaches
experiences and limited opportunities for
active participation
Instruction
Then Now
1. Instruction was primarily teacher- 1. Instruction has shifted towards a more
centered, with a focus on delivering content student-centered approach, emphasizing
and information through lectures and rote interactive and engaging teaching methods
learning
2. Technology integration in the classroom 2. Technology plays a significant role in
was minimal, with limited use of educational instruction, with teachers utilizing digital
tools and resources platforms, multimedia resources, interactive
simulations, and virtual learning
environments
3. Curriculum design was often rigid and 3. Curricula are designed with greater
standardized, leaving little room for flexibility and adaptability
creativity and flexibility in adapting to
students’ individual needs
4. Professional development for teachers 4. Professional development programs for
focused on traditional teaching methods and teachers emphasize continuous learning,
pedagogical approaches, with limited technology integration, social-emotional
exposure to new educational trends and learning strategies, culturally responsive
practices teaching practices, and other relevant skills
5. Instructional delivery was mainly confined 5. Instructional delivery has expanded to
to the physical classroom, with limited include various modes of learning, such as
opportunities for remote or online learning blended learning, online classes, virtual field
trips, and remote collaboration tools,
providing students with more flexibility and
access to educational opportunities

Short Discussion:

These changes in teachers, students, and instruction reflect a shift towards more personalized,
engaging, and inclusive educational practices that aim to nurture students’ holistic
development, prepare them for the challenges of the future, and create a more dynamic and
effective learning environment for all.

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