LESSON 1

OVERVIEW OF
TECHNOLOGY
LEARNING OUTCOMES:

1. Review terms that are basic to

understanding technology.
2. Understand the concepts and terms
in communicating with peers for further
understanding.

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“ The teacher who knows a great
deal about learning, but little
about the learner, is only half
prepared.
- Herman Cruz Gregorio

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Teachers of the early generation vs teachers of the
21st century

Teachers of Yesteryears Teachers of the 21st century

Disseminate information through Allow students to solve real-world

lectures problems.
Require students to memorize Allow students to construct their
contents from textbooks own understanding of the subject
matter.
Make use of textbooks and Make use of manipulative materials,
workbooks as their reference make use of multitude of prints and
electronic sources.
Give assessments through written Give performance-based
examinations assessments

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Teachers of the early generation vs teachers of the
21st century

Teachers of Yesteryears Teachers of the 21st century

Focus on their responsibility and Widen their responsibility and their

relationship with the students as relationship with colleagues,
recipients of knowledge. community and other stakeholders
in acquiring clear and obtainable
standards for the knowledge, skills,
and values that students are
expected to acquire.
Followers of policies prescribed by Participate in the decision-making in
the school. schools.
Use lecture as teaching method. Use a variety of teaching methods
appropriate in the student’s
learning.
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Teachers of the early generation vs teachers of the
21st century

Teachers of Yesteryears Teachers of the 21st century

Deliver the same lessons every Spend time in researching to update

year. his/her knowledge of the subject
matter.
Too focused on self-achievement Mentor new teachers.

Autocratic in which teachers are in Democratic in which teachers allow

control of everything in all events of students to take responsibility in
the classroom. their learning.
Holder of knowledge/gatekeeper Facilitator of learning

Technology illiterate Technology or digital literate

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Students of the early generation vs students of the
21st century

Students of Yesteryears Students of the 21st century

Receiver of facts and information Active creators of knowledge

Learning is based on repetition Interactive knowledge constructor

Textbook users Internet users to access a vast of

information
Passive recipients of information Actively engaged in class activities

Competitive learners Collaborative learners

Factual thinkers Reflective, critical and creative

thinkers

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Students of the early generation vs students of the
21st century

Students of Yesteryears Students of the 21st century

Unilateral thinkers Divergent thinkers

Inactive process of learning Dynamic processes of learning

Dependent learners Self-managing learners

Single taskers Multitaskers

Single sensory input provider Multisensory input provider

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Traditional learning environment vs new learning
environment

Traditional learning environment New learning environment

Teacher-centered instruction Student-centered learning

Single-sense stimulation Multisensory stimulation

Single medium Multimedia

Isolated work Collaborative work

Information delivery Information exchange

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Traditional learning environment vs new learning
environment

Traditional learning environment New learning environment

Passive learning Active/exploratory/inquiry-based

Factual, knowledge-based learning Critical thinking

Reactive response Proactive/planned action

Isolated, artificial context Authentic, real-world context

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DIFFERENT CONCEPTS
OF TECHNOLOGY
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 What is technology?

Technology comes from the

Greek word “tecne” which
means craft or art. It includes
tools from pencil and paper to
the latest electronic gadgets
and tools for practical tasks.
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 What is ICT?

➢ Internet
Information and Communication ➢ Wireless networks
Technology (ICT) refers to technologies ➢ Cellphones
that provide access to information ➢ Other communication
mediums
through telecommunications. It is
similar to Information Technology (IT)
but focuses primarily on
communication technologies.
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 What is ICT Literacy?

ICT Literacy is the use of digital

technology, communication tools
and/or networks to access,
manage, integrate, evaluate,
create and communicate
information in order to function in
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What is educational technology?

Educational Technology is
the application of
technology in the
educative process that
takes place in education
institutions.
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CLASSIFICATION OF EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY

Educational
Technology

Non-Material Technology
Material Technology - Theories, Principles of
- Low-technology Learning
- High-technology - Methods and Strategies of
Teaching

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What is low-tech material?

Low-tech or traditional instructional

materials are the indigenous materials
usually real objects or those that are
made of paper and cardboards.

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Examples of low-tech materials

➢ Pictures or photographs
➢ Illustrations
➢ Drawings
➢ Cartoons
➢ Posters
➢ Graphs
➢ Flash cards
➢ Maps
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“ They are still here to stay because
not all schools are equipped with
technology tools and not all
teachers are ready to embrace
modern technology.

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What is high-tech material?

High-tech materials or mediated

technology include those, which are
presented using media equipment or
hardware.

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Examples of high-tech materials

➢ Computer
➢ Educational television
➢ Motion pictures
➢ Overhead projector
➢ Slide projector
➢ Laptop
➢ Tablet

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What is non-material educational technology?

Non-material educational technology

includes the theories, laws, principles,
methods and strategies of teaching.

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Application of Educational Technology

1. Arouse and sustain the interest and

attention of the students.
2. Concretize concepts and ideas to
promote meaningful learning.
3. Make learning more permanent by
providing rich experiences.
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Application of Educational Technology

4. Provide self-activities for

independent learning.
5. Increase one’s vocabulary by
eliminating verbalism.

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Application of Educational Technology

6. Increase the quality of learning

while decreasing the time spent.
7. Check student’s preparedness.
8. Make learning more interactive.

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What is technology in education?

Technology in Education -
is the application of
technology in the operation
of education institution.

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Examples of technology in education

➢ Bundy clock
➢ Biometrics
➢ Face recognition
➢ CCTV cameras
➢ Payroll system
➢ Enrolment system
➢ Library system

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What is instructional technology?

Instructional Technology
is refers to aspects of
educational technology
that are concerned with
instructions.

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Examples of instructional technology

➢ Computer
➢ Laptop
➢ Projector
➢ Microphone
➢ Speaker
➢ Smartboard

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THANK YOU!

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