Basic Concepts On Integrating Technology in Instruction
Basic Concepts On Integrating Technology in Instruction
Reference: Educational Technology 2 (Selection, Production and Utilization of Appropriate Technology Tools for Instruction By Paz I. Luciado Ph.D.
there is no INTEGRATIVE PROCESS if for example, the teacher makes students play computer games to give them a rest period during classes.
There is a lingering issue on how educational technology is integrated in the teachinglearning process. This is due to the fact that the mere use of a computer does not mean technology has already been integrated in instruction.
Integrating technology with teaching means the use of learning technologies to introduce, reinforce, supplement and extend skills
In sum, technology occupies a position (is a simple or complex way) in the instructional process.
Simple/Basic Integration
Ms. Cruz wants to show photos in her social studies class, but the pictures are small. She decides to use the computer, scan the photos for a computer projection to the class (a presentation software package) Result: Good class presentation followed by a discussion.
Simple/Basic Integration
Mr. Alonzo thinks it is tedious to do paper and pen Match worksheets. He decided to use the computer to put the worksheets into a spreadsheet form. He then asked students to submit their completed worksheet to him by e-mail. Result: More active student activity.
Mr. Roxas uses a computer-based Trigonometry software, projected to the class using a projector to supplement his teacher centered class presentation.
English teacher, Ms. Santos, used computer-based activities (software) which students can go through during library time. Result: Enrichment activity; recordkeeping features of software allows checking of progress of student learning.
Ms. Yu asks her students to find information on H-Fever in the internet. Students are to create an information leaflet giving a family health tips on Hfever. Result: Creative skills employed by students.
To dish out information on the ASEAN Region, Mr. Lopez assigned newsletter computer production by group.
Result: increased social skills through group work; planning, creativity, computer skills.
The Rizal school has a partner school in the U.S. A joint Science project allows the Philippine and U.S. schools to exchange information on indigenous herbal plants in both countries. Video conferencing is held involving students of both schools.
Result: A more sophisticated technology supported project demonstrating global communication and socially relevant research.
Reference: Educational Technology 2 (Selection, Production and Utilization of Appropriate Technology Tools for Instruction By Paz I. Luciado Ph.D.
dont invest in technology hardware/system that may become a white elephant in a few years time.
Reference: Educational Technology 2 (Selection, Production and Utilization of Appropriate Technology Tools for Instruction By Paz I. Luciado Ph.D.
effective teachers best interact with students in innovative learning activities, while integrating technology to the teaching-learning process.
New experience departs from the learning of a sequence of words but gives attention to meaning.
Students already have some knowledge that is relevant to new learning. Students are willing to perform class work to find connections between what they already know and what they can learn.