Lesson 2 Overview of Education Technology 2

Educational Technology 2

                     - concerned with "Integrating Technology into Teaching and Learning."

      For Learners:

                  -To introduce reinforce, supplement and extend knowledge and skills so that they can  become exemplary users educational technology.

       For Students,Teachers and professional Teachers:

                     -To update their knowledge of educational technology

       

       Educational Technology 2

                  

      - involved a deeper understanding of the computer as well as hands on application of computer skills.

     -Aims to infuse technology in the students, teachers  training, helping hem to adapt and meet rapid and continuing technological changes, particularly in the global ICT environment.

   -Used information technology to improve instruction but the school management program and curriculum.

       Learning of Objectives of Ed. Tech 2

1. To provide education in the use of technology in instruction.
2. To impart learning experiences in instructional technology supported instructional planning.
3. To acquaint students 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 integration issues.
6. To inculcate higher level thinking and creativity among students while providing them knowledge of related learning theories.

Basic Concepts on Integrating Technology in instructions.

Manifestations of Technology integration Into instruction

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

Level of Integration

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