LESSON 7: EVALUATION OF TECHNOLOGY LEARNING

Lesson 7: Evaluation of Technology Learning

CONTENT

            The standard student evaluation of learning must change. This is justified by the fact that not only has the new generation changed into digital learners, but the traditional world has metamorphosed into a digital world. Teachers must adopt a new mindset both for instruction and evaluation. Evaluation must be geared to assessment of essential knowledge and skills so that learners can function effectively, productively and creatively in a new world. It must use evaluative tools that measure the new basic skills of the 21st century digital culture, namely: solution fluency, information fluency, collaboration fluency, media fluency, creativity fluency and digital citizenship. These six fluencies reflect process skills. On the other hand,   the change in evaluation approach is referred to as mass amateurization, a term which implies a mass reach of student outputs. Our teacher and we wants to be flexible, analytical and creative in our own way of teaching in teaching process. Teachers facilitate and evaluate us with the use of technology learning. For attaining the goals of teacher and students teaching process, the evaluation of technology learning helps us to know the use of computer-based technologies as an integral support to higher learning process. In our modern world of teaching, digital technologies is very important tool especially in educational technology subject. We use technology not only for fun but also for academic purposes. Now a day, many efficient teachers use the modern technologies in computing grades, power point presentation with the help of educational media. The learning from verbal-textual text to digital world is become complex in the old generation compare to the new generation who equip in the use of modern technology. Although some teacher in rural areas of school. The use of digital in teaching is fewer. Above them all the most important thing in evaluation of technology learning is the proper way of usage of educational media and to learn to use and evaluate the outcomes.

EXPERIENCE

            This teaching learning’s was change due to several factors. Way back in my high school years our teachers use Microsoft excel to compute our grades, an easy way. Both teachers and students use power point presentations to report a topic. There were also applications or software’s which use by teachers to assess their students. In that way students will really involve in learning, there will be fun after all the learning’s and it will be less hassle to the part of their students.

           

REFLECTION

             Technology really helps the way of teaching and learning processes. It became more easier, more convenient. It became a great help to develop the teachers way of teaching and the students way of learning, gaining knowledge and acquiring skills. But the usage of technology has a limitations, we should always bear in mind its advantages and disadvantages. We should use it in a proper way.

APPLICATION

            There are lot of technologies to implement a teaching successfully. A lot of softwares and applications that can be use as an assessment ans evaluation to our students. In that way they can also develop their basic digital skills. Technology nowadays become instructional materials. They are need in educational processes. 

LESSON 6: DEVELOPING BASIC DIGITAL SKILLS

Lesson 6: Developing Basic Digital Skills

CONTENT

            This lesson talks about developing digital skills for digital learners. There are three basic literacy’s the reading, writing and arithmetic, these basic skills cannot be replaced. There are six basic digital skills that every student nowadays must acquire. These are solution fluency, information fluency, collaboration fluency, media fluency, creative fluency and digital ethics.  Solution Fluency refers to the capacity and creativity in problem solving. It requires whole brain thinking executed when students define a problem, design the appropriate solution, apply the solution, and assess the process and result. Information fluency involves 3 subjects of skills: a.) An ability to access information. Access may involve not only of the internet, but either sources like CD-ROM software. b.)An ability to retrieve information .May includes not only texts but images, sound and video. c.) An ability to reflect on, assess and rewrite for instructive information packages.  Collaboration Fluency refers to teamwork with virtual or real partners in the online environment; there is a virtual interaction in social networking and online gaming domains. Media Fluency refers to channels of mass communication (radio, television, magazine, advertising, graphic arts) or Digital sources. There is a need for an analytical mind to evaluate the message in a chosen media, as well as creative ability to publish digital messages.  Creativity Fluency adds meaning by way of design, art, and the story –telling to package a message. Templates for ppt. and blogs are available for free access in the internet Font, color, patterns are elements to creative fluency Digital Ethics refers to guided by principles of leadership, global responsibility, environmental awareness, global citizens and personal accountability. In this chapter also we review the higher thinking skills that were proposed by Bloom that can serve as a general framework of skills, a new era of creativity in this new digital world.

EXPERIENCE

            I acquire some of these basic digital skills since I start to study the computer when I was in grade four. When I was also in high school this basic digital skill was taught to us. We learn how to solve problems, we also learn to use technologies and in that way we learn to interact to our classmates, we also learn to be artistic in our own little ways and even good ways to handle things. Eventhough this skills were taught to us we still need to develop this things in order to become fluent in using some new technology in teaching and learning process.

REFLECTION

            Learning the basic digital skills is very important for us especially to the new generations. We are living in this dynamic world, everything is changing. Sooner in teaching and learning process instructional materials will be change to high technologies which we need higher mastery of skills. In order that we can teach our students effectively we need to develop such skills. These students has different learning styles thus we teachers must change also the way we teach , in a way that they will be more motivated and they will find interest in studying or listening to your lessons.

APPLICATION

            Basic Digital Skills will help us sooner in our degrees. It is only a stepping stone to achieve and learn new things. We can use these skills in our daily lives, we can also share this to our future students so that they will develop and use such skills. 

LESSON 5: PREFERENCE OF TECHNOLOGY GENERATION

 LESSON 5: Preference of Technology Generation

CONTENT

            What the old generation likes may not be the same as what the new generation prefers in their life, work and leisure. Sad to say, much of the good things enjoyed by elders when they were students are no longer available to the new generation. The state dictates educational priorities based on perceptions on the country’s need to strengthen its agricultural, business or industrial economy. In the field of education, it is important that critical differences in perception between old and young which create a generation gap need to be discussed.

*Texts versus Visual- in order to research, we are going to the library, use the card catalogue for needed books, and sign up to borrow books for home reading. Nowadays, we are now exposed to the new technology in such manner that their visual fluency or abilities have been sharpened and enhanced.
*Linear versus Hyper media- before, they obtained information in linear, logical and sequential manner. Nowadays, we were access to hyperlinked multimedia digital information.
*Independent versus Social learners- experts describe this mode of digital learning as one that based on experimentation, discovery and institution.
*Learning to do versus learning to pass the test-the old teachers teach students in order to help them pass tests. On the other hand, the new digital learners simply wish to acquire skills, knowledge and habits as windows of opportunity afford them to learn.
*Delayed rewards versus instant gratification-the traditional reward system in education consists the grades, medals or certificates. On the other hand, the instant gratification consist an immediate scores from games.
*Rote memory versus fun learning- it’s about learning and memorization, while the other is through fun learning.

In sum, teachers need to connect with digital learners, and not think of them as entering their past-30 years old traditional world. While there are apparent setbacks or limitations to digital learning, there are opportunities to tap through:

*visual learning
*hyperlinked multimedia
*problem-solving activities

EXPERIENCE

            When I was still in high school I experience such things. Our teacher is so left behind that she even doesn’t know what are our interest and needs and because of that we find her class as very boring. She is more on lecturing, reporting and paper and pencil test. The other of mine also is aware of what we really need to be motivated in learning, she has different teaching styles that make us interested to listen, and she has different kind of assessment that we find it as fun. There are really a big difference between a traditional learning and the new way of learning. It is not applicable to use the old way.

REFLECTION    

      

            As a future teacher, we really need to understand our student’s capabilities, needs, interests and their readiness to learn. They will not just go to school to learn but to help bring those learning’s forever, it must be fun all the way. We can also go for some seminars and lectures that will help us to fully understand our students. Our way of education is rapidly changing because of the help of these instructional materials the technology.

APPLICATION

            Well as a future teacher, we can use this as we will teach our students we must be open minded.  Student nowadays not only look for knowledge they are into the skills they want to learn. We must help our students to acquire both knowledge and skills. 

LESSON 4: BRIDGING THE GENERATION GAP

LESSON 4: BRIDGING THE GENERATION GAP

CONTENT

This chapter talks about bridging the gap, connecting the past to the present. In the field of our education system, there’s a huge gap and in order to cope up with this gap we need to adapt to some changes at the proper time.  In the third world country, schools do not have the facilities for technology and if schools want to have the digital education it would really take time. And given the speed and power of ICT for change, growth, innovation and this would be critical for the teachers to adopt.  The new generation is expected to have future professionals who will handle the digital world and who will support the needed skills of the students.

EXPERIENCE

            One thing I’ve experience about this kind of situation is that when I was in high school our teacher discuss about something (since I forgot it) then one of my classmate interrupted the class and share about something. Which my teacher brought to confusion. That situation help my teacher to realize that she really need to cope up with students knowledge and abilities. But she also handle that situation when she also relate that thing to her past experience.

REFLECTION

            Bridging the generation gap explained the gap between the old and new generation. It’s about how the old generation different from a new generation. As a future teacher we really need to study students’ interest and needs. For we all know that the world is changing. There is always change happening. This development we acquire is also for the development of humans.

Bridging the generation gap explained the gap between the old and new generation. It’s about how the old generation different from a new generation. 

APPLICATION

            As a future teacher it is a need that we need to understand the past in order to fully understand the present happenings. We look for its basis from its origin. Since the new generations are expected to face a future professional challenge of digital world ahead of them, technology-supported skills need to be taught in schools today in order for them to have an exposure with the used of new technologies.

LESSON 3: UNDERSTANDING TECHNOLOGY LEARNERS

LESSON 3: UNDERSTANDING TECHNOLOGY LEARNERS

CONTENT

            Today’s learners appear smarter, yet they can’t read as their parents do and they are addicted to the Internet. Even in classes, their concentration is questionable as they are uneasy to simply sit and listen. They become alive again through video presentations, group activities and computer classes. Teachers/Educators:  Generally use the traditional education program which is applicable to the learners in the past. They fail to realize that the new learners are information technology or digital learners. New Learners: Spend more time talking to friends over the phone, sending text messages, interacting through the social Internet media example Facebook, playing video games and surfing the World Wide Web.
Feared that the new learners concerns is not well understood, it serves to know that scientists say, as follows:

There are positive benefits derived from the use of information technology or digital resources. 

·         Hence, counterbalance possible negative effects on children

·         Daily exposure to information technology strengthens the brain

·         Current technological revolution is creating an intellectual revolution, faster and better than ever before 19th century psychologist.

 Jean Piaget presented a chart from childhood to adulthood inclusive of the skills/learning pattern. Given the digital age, the chart needs to be modified. Early stages include computer-aided programs nowadays. With the use of modern information technology, multitasking can be developed by the learners.
However, multitasking is needed in the Professional field, dominated by the use of information technology.

EXPERIENCE

            I haven’t   experience about this from my past teachers. I think teachers I have really understand the new generation students.

REFLECTION

            As a future teacher it is very important to keep track of our student’s needs and interests. There is always developing, students expand their knowledge from different technologies. Through technology also we can really help students through our instructions.

APPLICATION

            As I have said earlier my former teachers really know how to handle new generation students in a way that they can impart knowledge. Well as a future teacher I should do the same thing. Helping yourself to know the different thing changing in this world also means helping our students for the future. 

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. 

LESSON 1: REVIEW OF EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY 1

Lesson 1: Review of Educational Technology 1

CONTENT

            The Educational Technology 2, lesson one talks about Educational Technology itself. We know that Edtech is the effective use of technological tools in learning. We also talked about the advantage and disadvantage of using technology. Technology is boon in the way that it can be useful to human being, but on the other hand it can harm human if use in other way. We also discuss about the cone of experience and the systematized way of learning of the students.

EXPERIENCE

            In our Educational Technology 1, we’ve learned many things that are very useful as a future science teacher.  One of this is the online virtual class in edmodo. In that way parents can also connect with the teacher and students online. Another is we taught how to edit photos and videos, this is one of the best thing I’ve learn. Another is the rubrics online, the making of cartoon online also. These things are very useful for us future teachers in this new century in making of teaching and learning process productive and students can appreciate and motivated to learn, through this instructional materials and strategies that we’ve learned.

REFLECTION

            This lesson help us to recall those lessons we’ve learn and help us realize that those things are very important in a classroom setting to make the teaching and learning process successful. As a student this educational technology subject help me uplift my knowledge on technology and help me to understand the importance of technology in the learning process.

EVALUATION

               The Educational Technology 2 will serve as a continuation and expansion of our knowledge based from what we have learned in the previous discussions in Educational Technology 1.