Lesson 2 Overview Educational Technology 2

                         Educational Technology 2

• Concerned with "Integrating Technology into teaching and learning"
• Involved a deeper understanding  of the computer as well as hands on application of computer skills.
• Aims to infuse in the students, teachers training, helping them to adopt and meet rapid continuing Technological changes particularly in global ICT environment.
• Used information technology to improved not only instructional but the school management program and curriculum.

For learners:

                To introduces reinforce, supplement and extend knowledge and skills.

For Students Teacher and  Professional Teachers:

                To update their knowledge of Educational Technology.

                    Learning Objectives of Ed. Tech 2

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

  

   Basic Concepts on Integrating Technology in Instruction

      Manifestation of Technology integration into instructions

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

      Levels of Integration

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