Introduction to Technology for Teaching and Learning

What is Technology?
• The term “technology” is broad, everyone has their way of
understanding its meaning. We use technology to simplify our daily
lives. Technology extends our abilities, capable of superior performance.
We also use technology at work, for communication, transportation, as
well as in education.
• The word “technology” comes from the Greek word “techne” which
means craft or art.
• Technology refers to any valid and reliable process or procedure that is
derived from basic research using scientific method. (Dale, 1969)
• Technology is the use of scientific knowledge for practical purposes or
applications. Whenever we use our scientific knowledge, we are using
technology.
What is ICT?

• Information and Communication Technology(ICT) deals with

the use of different communication technologies such as
mobile phones, telephone, computers, internet, etc. to
locate, save, send, and edit information.
 What is Educational Technology?
• Educational technology is the development, application, and evaluation of
systems, techniques, and aids to improve the process of human learning.
(Council for Educational Technology of the United Kingdom, as cited by
Lucido, 1997)
• Educational technology is the implementation of appropriate tools,
techniques, or processes that facilitate the application of senses, memory,
and cognition to enhance teaching practices and improve learning
outcomes. (Aziz, 2010)
• The Association for educational Communications and Technology (AECT)
defined educational technology as “the study and ethical practice of
facilitating learning and improving performance by creating, using and
managing appropriate technological processes and resources”. (Richey, R.C.
2008)
 What is Educational Technology?
• Educational technology can be explained by looking at the two major
components of the concept “technology in education” and “technology
of education”. (Balogun and Abimbade, 2002)
• Technology in Education- means the application of machines,
gadgets, or equipment to improve the quality of education. This
aspect is described as the hardware approach to educational
technology.
• Technology of Education- refers to application of theories and
laws/rules in education and related disciplines for the purpose of
improving the quality of education. It is a component of educational
technology that is involved in the use of systems approach to
promote high quality education.
 Technology, Media and Learning
• People in the 21st century live in a technology and media-driven
environment, marked by access to an abundance of information, rapid
changes in technology tools and the ability to collaborate and make
individual contributions on an unprecedented scale.
• Media refers to all modes of communication, including print and audio-
visual forms and their accompanying technology.
• Learning is acquiring new knowledge, behaviors, skills, values, or
preferences and may involve synthesizing different types of information.
The ability to learn is possessed by humans, animals and some
machines. It is also the development of new knowledge, skills, or
attitudes as an individual interacts with information and the
environment.
Instructional System and Instructional Technology

• Instructional system or Instructional design is the practice of

creating instructional experiences which make the
acquisition of knowledge and skill more efficient, effective,
and appealing. (Merrill, Drake, Lacy, Pratt, 1996)
• Instructional technology refers to educational technology
that are concerned with instruction rather than the design
and operation of educational institutions. (Ballado, 2012)
Technology Tools

• Technology tools are tools used for teaching and learning. It

includes all teaching tools such as computers media devices,
instructional materials, instructional aids, and audiovisual
aids.
Computer Literacy

• Computer literacy or Technological Competence refers to the

ability of a person to use computers, equipment, tools or
gadgets and digital services for information processing with
ease and confidence. Many people think that they are
computer literate because they are using laptops and other
gadgets for years, but sometimes, it is not true.
Word processing software

• Create new document, enter text, and save it.

• Open and edit existing documents
• Navigate in a document and perform a search
• Format characters and paragraphs; work with tabs,
indents, margins, lists, breaks, spacing
• Create and edit tables
• Control page and document appearance
• Print documents, envelopes, and labels
Spreadsheet Software

• Open files and use page setup

• Enter, correct, and save data
• Use the menu commands
• Format cells, rows and columns
• Use simple arithmetic functions in the formulas
• Print worksheets and workbooks
Presentation Software
• Create title and bullet styles
• Modify slide text and check spelling
• Select a template
• Insert a table
• Change text and bullets in the slide master and remove objects
• Use slide show options like adding transitions and animation
• Work with notes
• Print a presentation
Back-up files

• Computers are the filing cabinets of the 21st century. If

you don’t want to lose your work, you need to know how
to back-up your files. You can use Google drive, One drive,
Apple iCloud, Dropbox, etc.
Web Browser Basics

• Type URLs in the address bar to find the web page/s

• Clearing the browser cache and history

• Open links in new tabs and windows to hold current

information on display
Social Networking Skills

• 21st century students have grown up with personal

computers specially the social media. You need to have
basic understanding of how online networks work and the
netiquette involved.
Antivirus Software

• Scan the computer for malware like viruses, Trojans,

spyware, adware, etc.

• Know how to install antivirus software.

• Know how to update antivirus software

Keyboard Commands

• Know how to cut, copy and paste text without using a

mouse
Terminology

• Know the basic parts of the computer system (Hardware)

• Know the terms of the applications that you are using,

especially the office applications
Networking

• Determine the IP Address

• Verify physical connectivity to the network

Roles of ICT in Teaching and Learning

• The Computer as Tutor

• As a tutor, the computer teaches the learner (computer
assisted instruction). The computer presents the lesson, the
students responds, the computer evaluate the responds and
determines what to present next.
Roles of ICT in Teaching and Learning

• The Computer as a Tool

• As a tool, computer is needed in accomplishing a particular
task efficiently such as office applications (word, excel,
PowerPoint, publisher, etc.). These applications can be used
in writing, research, computing grades, visual presentation,
and infographics.
 Roles of ICT in Teaching and Learning
• The Computer as Tutee
• The teacher or student are the ones doing the tutoring to the
computer. The teacher or student will teach the computer how to
tutor, and how to be a tool. For example, the teacher will program
the computer on how to tutor the students in arithmetic
operations, to play educational games, to generate animated
pictures, and an approximation of real-world environment through
simulation. When you design and program an interactive
instructional software using applications like course lab and power
point presentation, the computer will follow the
instructions(execute), making it a tutee.
Roles of ICT in 21st Century Teacher Education

• teachers improve their teaching skills

• teachers to interact with students
• teacher to motivate students and growing interest in
learning
• teacher to design educational environment
• increase the rate of learning of the students