LESSON 2: AN OVERVIEW: EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY 2

LESSON 2: AN OVERVIEW: EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY 2

CONTENT

Educational technology 2 is concerned with “Integrating Technology into Teaching and Learning.” Specifically this is focused on introducing, reinforcing, supplementing and extending the knowledge and skills to learners so that they can become exemplary users of educational technology. Mainly directed to student teachers, also professional teachers who may wish to update their knowledge of educational technology; it is our goal that this course can help our target learners to weave technology in teaching with software becoming a natural extension of their learning tools. Educational Technology 2 will involve a deeper understanding of the computer as well as hands-on-application of computer skills. To infuse technology in the student-teacher training, helping learners to adapt and meet rapid and continuing technology changes in information and communication technology (ICT) environment.

The course objectives are:

·         To provide education in the use of technology in instruction;

·         To impart learning experiences in instructional technology supported instructional planning;

·         To acquaint students on information technology;

·         To learn to use and evaluate computer-based educational resources;

·         To engage learners on practical technology; and

·         To inculcate higher-level thinking and creativity among students.

EXPERIENCE

            Through technology it makes our work easier. I use technology for communicating my relatives and even my classmates. Through technology it is more affordable to make things happen. Another use of technology for me is that I have faster access of the topics or reports I need to read and that is through eBooks. I can really expand my understandings and knowledge through this technology.

REFLECTION

Technology nowadays is very important; we used this in everyday life. It can be in communication, to make our work easier. Through technology also it helps teachers and students to enhance learning and develop understanding. We are lucky that the integration of technology into teaching and learning is now in practice and included in the curriculum. With this, even students in the pre-school will learn the value and importance of a computer and other technologies aside from the neophyte knowledge that a computer is only for games and recreation. Technology is really good in the way that it can enhance the instruction.

APPLICATION

Technology can be used anywhere it can be at home, office, school and everywhere. We must use technology to develop us a human being, to acquire more knowledge to develop our skills and talents.