LESSON 11- THE COMPUTER AS THE TEACHER'S TOOL

            High technology is fast approaching . The use of computer is indeed in demand for almost everything in work especially in offices, media and in school, computers are needed. When we say computer as a  teacher's tool it said to be a tool in the teaching- learning process. The computer can provide vast amounts of information in various forms, such as text, graphics , sound and video, which provides creativity to students and teachers also as well. As a  tool it can be used for manipulating information , visualizing one's understanding and building new knowledge. By means of virtual reality 3 D images are on display to give the user the feeling that are situated in a virtual environment.

LESSON 10- THE COMPUTER AS A TUTOR

         The computer as one of the wonders of human ingenuity.It has been a tool for programmed instruction.Educators as of now see the use of computer as a tool in learning. It can be a tutor in effect relieving the teacher of many activities in his personal role as classroom tutor. But it doesn't that it replaced the teacher since the teacher plays the  major roles of information deliverer and learning environment controller. Computer assisted instructions works best in reinforcing learning through repetitive exercises.This wooud help students recall and practice programs so as to understands fully the subject matter .The role of computer acts as a tutor to students but not to replace teachers. Using simulation programs, instructional games, problem solving software, multimedia encyclopedia and electronic books it does help in the decision making of students and does aids in the teaching- learning process.

LESSON 9- COMPUTER AS INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY

            Computer one of the best discovery of all times . This has become part of every persons life in work and in students life. It has become a basic requirement in the business world in education and in any other networks. The basic which is the Microsoft office are usually use in offices and surfing the internet to find answers to question and to be part of the high tech world. The personal computer has become a tool for both audio-visual creation and media communication.In the electronic world it does help in the execution of software programs. in the e-finance the computer is use to protect secret codes. In the entertainment industry computer does help specially in 2D and 3D animation and there is no single facet of entertainment that doesn't involve computer in some way anymore. In the advertising industry, advertisers use computers to create layout for a certain project to be presented to their clients. And in propaganda or development communication it helps create or influence ,mass audiences. So in our modern world computer is the front-liner in every task we do.

LESSSON 8- HIGHER THINKING SKILLS THROUGH IT-BASED PROJECTS

               Information Technology (IT) based projects can help develop learners higher thinking skills and creativity among learners. But still it is the students themselves who demonstrate higher thinking skills and creativity through such activities searching for information, organizing and synthesizing ideas, creating presentations and the like. Creativity of students should be recognized and approved even in simple projects because creativity should not be equated with ingenuity or high intelligence. The four IT based projects, Resource based projects which lets the students find their own facts and information and thus the teacher step in to supply data when necessary. This would encourage students to be resourceful and be able to express what they have in mind and discover their own intelligence. In simple creations students are assigned to create their software materials to supplement the need for relevant and effective materials this would enhance students, creativity through analyzing, synthesizing and promoting and being creative is to be simple. In Guided Hypermedia projects, it would be on the use of high technology gadgets sucj as computers by doing Power point presentations which is also very educational to students. Web based projects is through web pages posting wherein they may link to other related sites in the internet but it may be too ambitious and expensive in the teaching-learning process.

LESSON 7 – IT FOR HIGHER THINKING SKILLS AND CREATIVITY

     
              The entrance of information Technology in the teaching method has a great impact in the teaching- learning process of teachers and students .Following the Blooms taxonomy: Knowledge, Comprehension and application has been successful for achieving learning outcomes. Thus the role of teachers in the learning process of students is still very important. The new framework of higher thinking skills and creativity is just only a guide to teacher on student’s higher thinking process. The teacher then facilitates the learners to help achieve higher level thinking skills and creativity beyond the ordinary benchmark of the student’s achievement. The project method then is an example of higher learning outcomes because students work on projects on their own. So for teachers the goal is to help students achieve higher thinking skills and creativity by guiding them. 

LESSON 6 – IT ENTERS TO A NEW LEARNING ENVIRONMENT

         Learning simply means the acquisition of knowledge or skill. And by this we can simply say that every little thing can be learned. With the use of the different models of learning such as meaningful, discovery, generative and constructivism learning we can see how effective teacher best interact with students. In meaningful learning the learner is encouraged to recognize relevant experiences, and the learners are given time to hands on activities so as to stimulate learners.  In discovery learning by applying technology, the presentation of tutorial process can help students learns at his own pace. In generative learning it emphasizes to what can be done with the pieces of information. In constructivism the learner builds a personal understanding through appropriate learning activities and a good learning environment.

            Through these different models of teaching we can say that there are better ways to learn others than rote learning on memorization. But this doesn’t mean that we should stop using the memorization and drill activities because it still part of the teaching process and the technology only adds on the teaching strategies of teachers . But through the use of these technologies we can easily access learning through the use of computers. 

LESSON 5 – STATE-OF-THE-ART ET APPLICATION PRACTICES

          When we say teaching-learning process now a day, what comes in our mind is the use of technology. But is it really expensive and takes time other in teaching? For me it differs from ne situation to another. When you’re living in urban areas the use of technology is just part of their daily lives. The use of this technology is not expensive because they can use it anytime anywhere because internet connections are readily available. But in rural areas, it is not that easy to get internet connections due to the fact that some areas have no source of electricity. So they need to go to their neighboring town or in cities.

                                           

            Many of the teachers, now a days adapt to the latest trend in teaching by the use of such technology. For them it is more educative and entertaining, not just to the students but also to them. But the use of this, needs to be in moderation not all found in these technologies are educative they can also be harmful to us. So therefore, the future learners can have a very wide range of learning by the use of technology over the present day learners due to the fact that as a mode of teaching-learning process.

LESSON 4 – BASIC CONCEPTS ON INTEGRATING TECHNOLOGY IN INSTRUCTION

The application of educational Technology through the use of computers in teaching  means the use of learning technologies to introduce reinforce, supplement and extend skills. Thus playing computer games isn’t that useful in the educational learning of students. And students spending off school time just to play computer games are not a part of learning.  The focus on the learning process in school is lowered and would have a biggest effect in their achievement in life.

             The plan of Department of Education about supplying one computer unit to each public school would really help the teacher and the student on the importance of computer. Introduction of technology in schools helps into know the basics because from their learning the hands on would be easy. In every learned task constant practice makes perfect and adequate hands-on computer skills are necessary to put technology into practice. And the application of this skill would greatly help in the integration of technology in instruction.

LESSON 3 – EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY IN THE ASIA PACIFIC REGION

            Information and Communication Technology in the different countries namely New Zealand, Australia, Malaysia, Singapore and Hongkong has been widely used in the teaching-learning process. It aims for a more quality of school education to students. The use of computers is very vital in our Educational System now a day. In offices, a computer is needed for making every task effective and efficient.

            In the Philippines now a days the Department of Education is starting to adapt in this high technology for students to be competitive in the global network. The plan of 1:1 ratio for student and computer isn’t that reachable as of today because we have a huge number of students enrolled in every school all over the Philippines. The allotted budget for education isn’t that big enough to meet these demands. The government is trying to give a number of computer units for the use of everyone in school. But it isn’t enough for them to learn. And so to cope up with the Information Technology use in education the government should focus on giving support for the purchase of these IT equipments.

            For the past few years, Philippines have been the number one (1) texting capital in Asia. The use of such device helps everyone to communicate with other people easily. It also helps in the learning process through browsing the internet using cellphones and transferring of facts from one person to another. But one of the disadvantages of cellphones texting is using incorrect spelling or shortened word wherein users become use to it until such time they would forget the correct spelling of words. That’s why technology has advantages and disadvantages it is just how a person use it to make it useful in his daily life.  

LESSON 2 – AN OVERVIEW: EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY 2

          High technology is fast approaching in the new generation. And the use of computers is the very first step to embrace in this new world. And being a student they should be knowledgeable on the use of it, not merely because it is required in school but to let them prepare to face the future wherein one of the requirements in seeking a job is to be a computer literate. The use of word processing (MS Word), spreadsheet application (MS Excel), presentation technique (MS Powerpoint) are the basics in embracing the modern world.

            Browsing the internet, surfing the web and joining social media is one of the new trends of this modern world. These would help not only the students but also the teacher in the learning process. There are websites that are intended for educational purposes that would help students get more information wherein a teacher can’t teach in a limited in a classroom setting. Educational websites are readily available for users, for as of today students are now engaged in the use of internet as part of their learning process. 

LESSON I - OVERVIEW OF EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY

        

           Technology, one of the very reasons why people of today make life gets easier. In many developing countries like US, England, Japan, Singapore and Australia, the use of modern technology in education has a very great impact in the teaching-student learning process. Technology opens up a wide avenue of possibilities for making education more interactive and educative. However in the Philippines the use of technology is still getting into start but are limited due to the fact that Philippines is still a developing country and is facing a problem of poverty.

            In many rural areas here in the Philippines the use of textbooks is one of the most effective tools in the student learning process because there is a lack of resources to use by them. The use of computers is of great help for students and teacher but it would differ on the type of use. Many computer shops are now open for use. Playing computer games could not really affect on the students performance if he tries to manage his time wisely. Nevertheless many people play because it’s a way of relaxing themselves and an outlet of a very stressful day. But as a whole the use of computer is very useful in the learning process.