EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY 2

Educational Technology 2 is concerned with

integrating technology into learning and
teaching.

OVERVIEW
Specifically, it’s focused is to introduce,
reinforce, supplement and extend the
knowledge and skills of learners so that
they can become exemplary users of
educational technology.
 OBJECTIVES

 To provide education in the use of technology instruction by providing knowledge and

skills on technology integration-in-instruction to learners.
 To impart learning experiences in instructional technology-supported instructional
planning.
 To learn to use and evaluate computer-based educational resources.
 The course aims to help the learners to adapt to the rapid and continuing change in
information and communication technology (ICT).
UNDERSTANDING TECHNOLOGY
LEARNERS
STUDENTS OR LEARNERS 30 YEAS AGO IS SAID TO BE MORE
FOCUSED ON THEIR STUDIES THAN TODAY’S LEARNER.
COMPUTERS AND GADGETS ARE SAID TO BE THE
DISTRACTION ON TODAY’S LEARNER THAT THE OLD
LEARNER LACK OF DURING THEIR TIMES. IT IS OBSERVED
THAT, THE NEW LEARNERS SPEND MUCH TIME TALKING
WITH FRIENDS ON THEIR CELLPHONES, SENDING TEXT
MESSAGES DURING CLASS, PLAYING MOBILE GAMES ETC .
 21ST MILLENNIUM IS A CERTIFIED
INFORMATION OR DIGITAL LEARNERS
IN WHICH THEY BECOME A LIVE IN
SCHOOL IF THE LESSON IS PRESENTED
USING VIDEO PRESENTATION, GROUP
ACTIVITIES, AND COMPUTER CLASSES.
 THE REASON WHY THE GOVERNMENT
CHANGES THE APPROACH IN EDUCATION,
TODAY, EDUCATION IS FOCUSES ON THE
OUTCOMES OF THE STUDENTS ALSO
KNOWN AS OBE OR OUTCOMES BASED
EDUCATION WHEREIN THE STUDENTS ARE
EXPECTED TO ACTIVELY ENGAGE IN THE
DIFFERENT ACTIVITIES IN CLASS.
BRIDGING THE GENERATION GAP
• The older generation often feels that
there is a generation gap between
them and the younger generation. The
gap is apparent in simple things like
manner of dressing, socializing, more
intimate relationships, like friendships
and marrying.
 In simple things like the manner of
dressing, socializing, and more
The main answer of the dilemma
intimate relationships like friendship
about generation gap is adaptation.
and marrying, shows apparently that
If you are the older one then adapt
there is a generation gap between
to fast changing world.
the older generation and the
younger generation.
 EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY IN
DEVELOPING COUNTRIES

DEVELOPING COUNTRY DEVELOPED COUNTRY

 OUR NE I G HB ORI NG COUNT R I ES H E R E I N ASI A SUCH AS NE W
Z E AL AND, AUST R AL I A, MAL AYSI A, SI NG AP OR E AND H ONG KONG
AR E V E RY ADVANCE W H E N I T COME S TO T E CH NOL OGY. T H E Y AR E
H I G H LY E QUI PPE D WI T H G ADG ET S AND FACI L I T IES I N T H E I R
E DUC ATI ONAL SYST E M. T H E I R E DUC ATI ONAL SYST E M I S V E RY
PROG R E SSIV E AND ADVANCE COMPAR E D TO OUR S. I NDE ED,
PH I L I PP I NES I S ST I L L A DE V E L OP ING COUNT RY. I N OUR
E DUC ATI ONAL SYST E M H E R E I S FAR MOR E T H AN W H AT I S I N
OT H E R COUNT R I ES. MOST OF T H E SCH OOL S H E R E AR E L ACK OF
E QUI PME NT AND FACI L I T IES, MOST E SPE CI ALLY COMPUT E R S. ONLY
FE W SCH OOL S H AV E COMP UT E R S B UT I T I S NOT SUFFI CIENT FOR
E V E RY ST UDE NT.
SINGAPORE'S 21ST-CENTURY TEACHING
STRATEGIES
 21 ST CENTURY
LEARNERS

• The term "21st-century skills" is

generally used to refer to certain core
competencies such as collaboration,
digital literacy, critical thinking, and
problem-solving that advocates believe
schools need to teach to help students
thrive in today's world. In a broader
sense, however, the idea of what
learning in the 21st century should
look like is open to interpretation—
and controversy.
• The 21st century learner
might also be called "the
net generation" or "digital
natives“.
 C H A R AC T E R I S T I C S O F 2 1 S T C E N T U RY
LEARNERS

Students these days know that they live in

the world where there are diversity and a
lot of issues to address such as health
concerns, environment protection,
economic growth and many more. They
Broad, deep understanding of the try to play an important role to play in
world taking care of the environment and help
lessen the contribution of society to its
destruction. They also tend to be more
financially literate and can make
economically sound decisions.
2. Makes interdisciplinary connections
 These days, students can apply and relate
what they learn in different subject areas
such as mathematics, science, history and
the arts to address an issue or achieve a
certain project. Doing so gives them a
deeper sense of understanding and
appreciation of the complex concepts and
equations that they have to study every day.
3. Thinks critically and creatively
• 21st-century learners can process the
information that they receive, ask questions,
analyze them and make arguments, beliefs
or decisions based on this information.
They do not limit themselves to becoming
one-trick ponies only. They often think
outside the box, not only sticking to a
single approach to attacking a dilemma.
4. Communicates and collaborates with others
• Two heads are better than one. The students of today
realize the power of a unified group and learn how to deal
with different personalities in an effective and courteous
manner.
5. Creates evaluates and utilizes information
• Technology has made it possible for us to gain access to a
diverse and abundant amount of information. Students can
harness this, evaluate which ones are accurate and have
significance, and use it to address a certain issue.
6. Career-ready and prepared for life
• For people like us who have already experienced it, we can
agree on the fact that the real world can be harsh and cruel,
very much unlike the environment the students have been
used to. It is certainly going to take more than just
knowledge and theoretical ideas that are going to make a
person survive the grown-up life. But students of today are
more flexible and can easily adapt to new environments.
 7. Eyes on the prize

Given the set of skills above, as modern day educators, we now have a daunting task ahead
of us. How do we modify our courses to help the students further their skills? Education
today is more than just giving lessons and assignments. It is now a two-way process where
both the student and the teacher learn from each other side by side. A lot of resources are
available to help achieve this goal. What’s important is that we remain focused and push
through our desire to make this world a better place, starting with the people who live in
it.