Technology for teaching

& learning 1

TOPIC 1- Introduction to Technology for

Teaching & Learning 1

MODULE
As you journey on this lesson, you are expected to:

Learning Outcome

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Define basic concepts in understanding ICT in education

Learning Objective

Differentiate educational technology from technology in education

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Focus Questions:
 What is educational technology?
 How does educational technology differ from technology in education?
 How do educational technology, instructional technology, educational media
relate to one another?

Are you ready for today’s lesson? This time, you are tasked to read the texts below and be able to com

Let’s Discover!

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 Meaning of Technology

To understand the meaning of educational technology, it may be good to begin

with the meaning of technology. The word technology comes from the Greek word
techne meaning craft or art. Based on the etymology of the word “technology”, the term
educational technology, therefore refers to the art or craft of responding to our
educational needs.

Many people think that technology refers only to machines such as computers,
tv, videos, and the like. All these form part of technology but educational technology is
all these and more.

Technology is not just machines. It is a “planned, systematic method of working

to achieve planned outcomes- a process not a product. Technology is the applied side of
scientific development”. (Dale, 1969) Technology also refers to any valid and reliable
process of procedure that is derived from basic research using the scientific method.
“Technology refers to all the ways people use their inventions and discoveries to satisfy
their needs and desires” (The World Bank Encyclopedia, Vol 19). So, educational
technology refers to how people use their inventions and discoveries to satisfy their
needs and desires” (The World Book Encyclopedia, Vol. 19). So educational
technology refers to how people use their inventions and discoveries to satisfy their
needs and desires, i.e. learning.
Educational technology is "a complex, integrated process involving people,
procedures, ideas, devices, and organization for analyzing problems and devising,
implementing, evaluating, and managing solutions to those problems, involved in all
aspects of human learning." (Association for Educational Communications and
Technology, 1977). The definition of educational technology: A summary, In the
definition of educational technology, 1-16, Washington D.C.: AECT).
Educational technology "consists of the designs and environments that engage
learners and reliable technique or method for engaging learning such as cognitive
learning strategies and critical thinking skills." (David H. Jonassen, et al 1999).

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 Educational technology is a theory about how problems in human learning are
identified and solved. (David H. Jonassen, Kyle L. Peck, Brent G. Wilson, 1999). As a
theory, educational technology has an "integrated set of principles that explain and
predict observed events."
Educational technology is a field involved in applying a complex, integrated
process to analyze and solve problems in human learning (David H. Jonassen, et al
1999).
Educational technology is a field study which is concerned with the practice of
using educational methods and resources for the ultimate goal of facilitating the
learning process (Lucido and Borabo, 1997). As a field, it operates within the total
field of education.
Educational technology is a profession like teaching. It is made up of
organized effort to implement the theory, intellectual technique, and practical
application of educational technology (David H. Jonassen, et al 1999).
From the definitions of educational technology given above, we can say that
educational technology is a very broad term. It is the application of scientific findings
in our method, process or procedure of working in the field of education in order to
effect learning. It embraces curriculum and instructional design, learning environment,
theories of teaching-learning. It is also a field study and a profession. It is the use of all
human inventions for teachers to realize their mission to teach in order that students
learn.
There are other terms that are associated with educational technology. We
come across terms like technology in education, instructional technology and
technology integration in education books, educational media. Are they synonymous
with educational technology?
Technology in education is "the application of technology to any of those
processes involved in operating the institutions which house the educational
enterprise. It includes the application of technology to food, health, finance,
scheduling, grade, reporting, and other processes which support education within
institutions (David H. Jonassen, et al, 1999).

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 Instructional technology is a part of educational technology. Instructional
technology refers to those aspects of educational technology that "are concerned with
instruction as contrasted to designs and operations of educational institutions.
Instructional technology is a systematic way of designing, carrying out, and
evaluating the total process of learning and teaching in terms of specific objectives
(Lucido and Borabo, 1997).
Technology integration means using learning technologies to introduce,
reinforce, supplement and extend skills." (Williams, ed. 2000). Like instructional
technology, it is a part of educational technology. Technology integration is part and
parcel of instructional technology, which in turn is a part of educational technology.
Educational media are channels or avenues or instruments S of communication.
Examples are books, magazines, newspapers, radio, television and Internet. These
media also serve educational purposes. Which of the terms above are very much
related to educational technology? Which ones are least related?

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Name:________________________________ Major: ______________ (Module 1: Topic1)

Now that you have read the text above, it is expected that you are ready to answer the following exercise

Let’sApplication
Apply!
Activity 1. Define the following basic concepts in ICT education.

1. Technology

2. Techne

3. Educational Technology

4. Instructional Technology

5. Technology Integration

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Name:________________________________ Major: ______________ (Module 1: Topic1)

Activity 2. Using the Venn Diagram below, compare and contrast technology from
technology in education.

Activity 3. Based on your experiences, what is the role of educational technology in the
flexible learning modality (online/modular/blended) in education?

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 TOPIC 2: ICT Policies and Safety Issues in
Teaching & Learning

As you journey on this lesson, you are expected to:

Learning Outcome

Create one’s own policy proposal in relation to the use of ICT in the classroom

Learning Objectives
1.Explain ICT policies and safety issues as they impact on the teaching-learning
process
2. Determine the programs created by the Philippine government in connection to
the implementation of ICT education.

Focus Question:
 What are the ICT policies and safety issues with regards to the teaching and
learning process?

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of Science and Technology has forwarded ICT educations through policies and projects. The
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 TOPIC 3: Challenges in Using ICT in
 Existing Number of Instructional Rooms in the School by Status:
Education
Standard Rooms are rooms deemed to be safe and usable and having the standard dimensions
as defined in the instructional rooms. This includes partially incomplete classroom
constructions. Non-Standard or Makeshift Rooms are safe and usable rooms which are
considered temporary structures to be used in classroom shortages and/or temporary shelter
during emergencies.
As you journey on this lesson, you are expected to:
 Number of Teachers by Teaching Assignment and by Year Level (GSSP only).
This Learning Outcome
indicates the number
References
of nationally funded teachers by gender.
The school principals shall update all required school data for each incoming school
years. After ensuring all required data have been accurately updated, they shall submit the
profile into the system and the school will be able to download its GESP, GSSP, Private
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resources. It includes the following: information on quantity,
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format; and standards, specifications, and guidelines
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DepEd Computerization Program
The DepEd Computerization Program was implemented to help supply the schools to
be ready for training its students in basic ICT programs. This program contains two packages
which contain models for a computer lab and an e-classroom. These models will be used in
training the students in basic ICT programs in school. For schools with large enrollments, the
following criteria will be followed: a minimum of 150 terminals for 9,000 enrollees, 50-100
terminals for 5000-8999 enrollees, and 50 terminals for 2000-4999 enrollees.

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 Focus Questions:
 What are the challenges of using ICT tools and what solutions could be applied to
overcome those?

Are you ready for today’s lesson? This time, you are tasked to read the texts below and be able to co

Challenges in using ICT in teaching and learning

Let’s Discover!
Integrating ICT into teaching and learning is a complex process and one that
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Name:________________________________ Major: ______________ (Module 1: Topic 2 &3)

Now that you have read the text above, it is expected that you are ready to answer the following exerci

Application
Activity for Topic 2 & 3
Directions: Create your own policy proposal in relation to the use of ICT in the
classroom. See attached sample.
Depending on your medium, follow the guidelines below:
 If computerized, use: short bond paper, font size 12, Arial, single space
 If handwritten, use: yellow paper, black/blue pen & please write legibly.

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