LESSON 1
OVERVIEW OF
TECHNOLOGY
LEARNING OUTCOMES:
1. Review terms that are basic to
understanding technology.
2. Understand the concepts and
terms in communicating with peers
for further understanding.
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The teacher who knows a great
deal about learning, but little
about the learner, is only half
prepared.
- Herman Cruz Gregorio
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Teachers of the early generation vs teachers of the
21st century
Teachers of Yesteryears
Teachers of the 21st century
Disseminate information through
lectures
Allow students to solve real-world
problems.
Require students to memorize
contents from textbooks
Allow students to construct their
own understanding of the subject
matter.
Make use of textbooks and
workbooks as their reference
Make use of manipulative materials,
make use of multitude of prints and
electronic sources.
Give assessments through written
examinations
Give performance-based
assessments
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Teachers of the early generation vs teachers of the
21st century
Teachers of Yesteryears
Teachers of the 21st century
Focus on their responsibility and
relationship with the students as
recipients of knowledge.
Widen their responsibility and their
relationship with colleagues,
community and other stakeholders
in acquiring clear and obtainable
standards for the knowledge, skills,
and values that students are
expected to acquire.
Followers of policies prescribed by
the school.
Participate in the decision-making in
schools.
Use lecture as teaching method.
Use a variety of teaching methods
appropriate in the student’s
learning.
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Teachers of the early generation vs teachers of the
21st century
Teachers of Yesteryears
Teachers of the 21st century
Deliver the same lessons every
year.
Spend time in researching to update
his/her knowledge of the subject
matter.
Too focused on self-achievement
Mentor new teachers.
Autocratic in which teachers are in
control of everything in all events of
the classroom.
Democratic in which teachers allow
students to take responsibility in
their learning.
Holder of knowledge/gatekeeper
Facilitator of learning
Technology illiterate
Technology or digital literate
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Students of the early generation vs students of the
21st century
Students of Yesteryears
Students of the 21st century
Receiver of facts and information
Active creators of knowledge
Learning is based on repetition
Interactive knowledge constructor
Textbook users
Internet users to access a vast of
information
Passive recipients of information
Actively engaged in class activities
Competitive learners
Collaborative learners
Factual thinkers
Reflective, critical and creative
thinkers
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Students of the early generation vs students of the
21st century
Students of Yesteryears
Students of the 21st century
Unilateral thinkers
Divergent thinkers
Inactive process of learning
Dynamic processes of learning
Dependent learners
Self-managing learners
Single taskers
Multitaskers
Single sensory input provider
Multisensory input provider
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Traditional learning environment vs new learning
environment
Traditional learning environment
New learning environment
Teacher-centered instruction
Student-centered learning
Single-sense stimulation
Multisensory stimulation
Single medium
Multimedia
Isolated work
Collaborative work
Information delivery
Information exchange
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Traditional learning environment vs new learning
environment
Traditional learning environment
New learning environment
Passive learning
Active/exploratory/inquiry-based
Factual, knowledge-based learning
Critical thinking
Reactive response
Proactive/planned action
Isolated, artificial context
Authentic, real-world context
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DIFFERENT CONCEPTS
OF TECHNOLOGY
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What is technology?
Technology comes from the
Greek word “tecne” which
means craft or art. It includes
tools from pencil and paper to
the latest electronic gadgets
and tools for practical tasks.
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What is ICT?
Information and Communication
Technology (ICT) refers to
technologies that provide access to
information through
telecommunications. It is similar to
Information Technology (IT) but
focuses primarily on communication
technologies.
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Internet
Wireless networks
Cellphones
Other communication
mediums
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What is ICT Literacy?
ICT Literacy is the use of digital
technology, communication tools
and/or networks to access,
manage, integrate, evaluate,
create and communicate
information in order to function in
a knowledge society.
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What is educational technology?
Educational Technology is
the application of
technology in the
educative process that
takes place in education
institutions.
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CLASSIFICATION OF EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY
Educational
Technology
Material Technology
- Low-technology
- High-technology
Non-Material Technology
- Theories, Principles of
Learning
- Methods and Strategies of
Teaching
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What is low-tech material?
Low-tech or traditional instructional
materials are the indigenous
materials usually real objects or
those that are made of paper and
cardboards.
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Examples of low-tech materials
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Pictures or photographs
Illustrations
Drawings
Cartoons
Posters
Graphs
Flash cards
Maps
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They are still here to stay because
not all schools are equipped with
technology tools and not all
teachers are ready to embrace
modern technology.
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What is high-tech material?
High-tech materials or mediated
technology include those, which are
presented using media equipment
or hardware.
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Examples of high-tech materials
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Computer
Educational television
Motion pictures
Overhead projector
Slide projector
Laptop
Tablet
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What is non-material educational technology?
Non-material educational
technology includes the theories,
laws, principles, methods and
strategies of teaching.
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Application of Educational Technology
1. Arouse and sustain the interest
and attention of the students.
2. Concretize concepts and ideas to
promote meaningful learning.
3. Make learning more permanent
by providing rich experiences.
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Application of Educational Technology
4. Provide self-activities for
independent learning.
5. Increase one’s vocabulary by
eliminating verbalism.
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Application of Educational Technology
6. Increase the quality of learning
while decreasing the time spent.
7. Check student’s preparedness.
8. Make learning more interactive.
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What is technology in education?
Technology in Education is the application of
technology in the operation
of education institution.
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Examples of technology in education
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Bundy clock
Biometrics
Face recognition
CCTV cameras
Payroll system
Enrolment system
Library system
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What is instructional technology?
Instructional Technology
is refers to aspects of
educational technology
that are concerned with
instructions.
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Examples of instructional technology
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Computer
Laptop
Projector
Microphone
Speaker
Smartboard
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THANK YOU!
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