Lesson 2 An overview of EdTech 2

-concerned with integrating technology into teaching and learning.

For Learners: To introduce, reinforce, supplement and extend knowledge and skills so that they can become exemplary users of Educational Technology.

For Student Teachers and Professional Teachers: to update their knowledge of Educational Technology

Educational Technology 2

-involved a deeper understanding of the computer as well as hands-on application of computer skills.

-aims to infuse technology in the student teachers training, helping them to adapt and meet rapid and continuing technological changes, particularly in the global ICT environment.

-used information technology to improved not only instruction but the school management program and curriculum.

Learning Objectives of EdTech 2

1. To provide education in the use of technology in instruction.
2. To impart learning experiences in instructional technology-supported instructional planning.
3. To acquaint students on IT related learning theories with the computer as a tutor.
4. To learn to use and evaluate computer-based educational resources.
5. To engage learners on practical technology integration issues.
6. To inculcate higher-level thinking and creativity among students while providing them knowledge of IT-related learning theories.

Basic concepts on integrating technology in instruction.

The use of Computer does not mean technology has already been integrated in instruction. There is a need, therefore, to produce learning on how educational technology can be applied and integrated into the teaching-learning process.

Integrating with technology means it is the use of learning technologies to introduce, reinforce, supplement and extend skills.

No Integrative process means if the teacher makes students play computer games to give them a rest period during classes. It also means if the teacher merely teaches students computer skills, in the first place, teacher of general subjects are not computer teacher.

Manifestations of Technology Integration into Instruction

1. There's a change in the way classes are traditionally conducted.
2. The quality of instruction is improved to a higher-level in such a way that could not have been achieved without Educational Technology.
3. There is planning by the teacher on the process of determining how and when technology fits into the teaching-learning process.
4. The teacher sets instructional strategies to address specific instructional issues/problems.
5. The use of technology provides the opening of opportunities to respond to these instructional issues/problems.
6. Technology occupies a position in the instructional process.

Levels of Integration

1. Simple/Basic Integration - Technology helps but it does not play a pivotal role.
2. Middle Level Integration - There is purposeful use of technology to support key learning areas.
3. High Level Integration - Technology is the central instructional tool.