Module 1
Module 1
Module 1
This module defines essential terms and constructs of getting the knack of
technology for teaching and learning. You will encounter these terms as we go through in
this course. Also, this module introduces to students the roles of technology in teaching
and learning.
At the end of this module, you are expected to:
● Define terms and concepts essential to the understanding of technology for
teaching and learning
● Use the concepts and terms in communicating with peers
● Explain the roles of technology in teaching and learning
● Portray the value of technology in supporting student learning
Lesson 1
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Introduction
This lesson will provide you with a flavor of essential ideas in technology for
teaching and learning.
Activity
Write honestly the words you are familiar with. Write your idea on the box
below about the word/s you see from the picture.
Analysis
● What are the terms and concepts related to technology for teaching and learning?
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Abstraction
The following terms and concepts are related to technology that you need to digest.
1. Technology refers to methods, processes, and devices used for practical purposes.
It includes instruments from pencil and paper to modern electronic gadgets and
tools for the practical task.
4. Digital Literacy refers to the ability to discover, assess, utilize, share, and
generate content with the use of information technologies and the internet
(Cornell University).
6. Online Digital Tools and Apps use an Internet connection to access the
information needed, like Skype. It is a telecommunication application software
product that focuses on providing video chat and video calls between computers,
tablets, mobile devices via the Internet and to regular telephones.
7. Off-line Digital Tools and Apps can still be used even if there is no internet
access. Among these are Canary Learning, Pocket, Evertone, iBooks, KA LITE
(Gupta, Prinyaka, 2017).
12. World Wide Web (www) is also called a Web, which is a graphical environment
on computer networks that allows you to access, view, and maintain
documentation that can include text, data, sound, and videos (Smaldino, 2005). It
is a way of accessing information over the medium of the internet. It is an
information-sharing model that is built on top of the Internet.
13. Web Access is the ability of the learner to access the Internet at any point during
the lesson to take advantage of the array of available educational resources.
15. Productivity Tools refers to any type of software associated with computers and
related technologies that can be used as tools for personal, professional, or
classroom productivity.
16. Technology Tool is an instrument used for doing work. It can be anything that
helps you accomplish your goal with the use of technology. These technology
tools can be classified as:
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e. Handheld Devices. Handheld devices have become popular among learners.
These include Personal Digital Assistants, global positioning system, (GPS)
and Geographic Information system (GIS) in the classroom, Portable
electronic keyboards, Digital cameras, Mobile phones, Palm, Handheld
computers.
17. Webquest is a teacher structured research experience for the students that are
primarily based on the use of the World Wide Web and typically takes one or
more instructional periods (Bender & Waller, 2011).
18. Blog is an online journal where posted information from both teachers and
students is arranged. There are three kinds of blogs: blogs used for
communication, blogs used for instruction, and blogs used for both (Ferriter &
Garry, 2010).
19. Wiki, an editable website usually with limited access, allows students to
collaboratively create and post written work or digital files, such as digital photos
or videos. Wikipedia is one of the most widely recognized of all the wikis
(Watters, 2011).
20. Flipped classroom utilizes a reverse instructional delivery, where the teacher is
required to use the web resources as homework or out of class activity as initial
instruction of the lesson, which will be discussed during class time.
21. Podcast is a video or audio multi-media clip about a single topic typically in the
format of the radio talk show. The two essential functions of a podcast are to
retrieve information to disseminate information (Eash, 2006).
22. Google Apps is a cloud-based teaching tool which is stored in the Google server
and is available for students both at home and in school. It includes the Gmail, a
free-mail for all; Google calendar – a tool used for organizational purposes;
Google sites that provide options for developing blogs and wikis; and Google
docs are used for sophisticated word processing and editing for the document.
23. Vlog is a video blog where each entry is posted as a video instead of the text.
24. Facebook is a popular social networking site used by students and adults
worldwide to present information on themselves and the world.
25. VOIP (voice over internet protocol) is a category of hardware and software that
enables people to use the Internet as a transmission medium for telephone calls by
sending voice data in packets using IP rather than traditional circuit transmission.
Application
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1. Make a wordlist of terms of at least 20 ICT-terms with definitions or descriptions.
Write in your references (APA Format) to the sources of your explanations.
2. Identify three (3) concepts that you learned in this lesson. Write your ideas about
the idea.
Lesson 2
Learning Outcomes
Now that you have unpacked yourselves with the terms and concepts in
technology for teaching and learning, you are going to learn about the roles of technology
for teaching and learning, which are divided into two: For teachers and teaching and
students and learning. The three domains of educational technology will also be tackled
in this lesson.
Activity
Analysis
● What are the roles that technology plays in the work of a teacher?
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● What are the roles that technology plays in the learning of students?
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● Many college students are presently required to take computer courses inncluding
word processing, spreadsheet preparation , presentation techniques, etc. How do
you think this will help application of skills in teaching?
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● How can learners benefit most in the use of technology?
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Abstraction
1. Technology as a tutor. Technology can support the teachers, tutors and other
professionals to help students learn better.
2. Technology as a teaching tool. Technology can be used as an instrument in
teaching.
3. Technology as a learning tool. Technology makes learning easier and more
effective. use these tools for learning for life.
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B. For Learners and Learning
Application
Write a paragraph on how you will use technology when you become a teacher.
Module Assessment
This test aims to evaluate how the learners are learning about
Module 1. Encircle the letter of the correct answer.
2. John has the skill in using information and communication technologies to find,
evaluate, create and communicate information. What ability is manifested?
A. Digital literacy
B. Numerical Literacy
C. Reading and Writing Skill
D. Assessing and Evaluating Skill
4. This refers to the integration of multiple forms of media which includes text,
graphics, audio, video etc.
A. Visual aids
B. Educational radio program
C. Motion pictures
D. Multimedia
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5. This is a type of learning facilitated by technology that allows students to have
control over time, place, path or pace.
A. Digital learning
B. Deep learning
C. Digital teaching
D. Instructional learning
6. Teacher Gina uses tablets, video conferencing and smartboard for effective
teaching. What domain of technology is this?
A. Technology as a teaching tool
B. Technology as a learning tool
C. Technology as a tutor
D. Technology as a program
7. The following are roles of technology for teachers and teaching EXCEPT
A. Enhances passive classroom to alive classroom.
B. Improve higher-order-thinking skills of students.
C. Improves teaching performance of teachers.
D. Provides an avenue for professional development
8. Jennifer has the ability to think with reason, understand the logical connection
between ideas and ability to identify, analyze and solve problems systematically.
What is manifested by Jennifer?
A. Higher-order-thinking skill
B. Creative thinking
C. Reading literacy
D. Numerical literacy
10. This is characterized by the ability to perceive the world in new ways and ability
to generate ideas and alternatives useful in solving problems.
A. Higher-order-thinking skills C. Novelty
B. Manipulative skill D. Creativity
MODULE SUMMARY
● Important terms and concepts related to technology were defined and discussed,
like technology, educational technology, instructional technology, information
and communication technology, digital literacy and digital learning, digital tools,
technology tools, and other terms related to modern technology.
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● In addition, educational technology has three domains: a tutor, a teaching tool,
and a learning tool. Educational technology is helpful for teachers because it
augments their performance in teaching. It also benefits students because it
supports learning, improves communication skills, and enhances higher-order
thinking skills.
References
Bilbao, P., Dequilla, M.A., Rosano, D., Boholano, H. (2019). Technology for teaching
and learning 1. Lorimar Publishing, Inc.
Online Sources
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