Lesson 7

Upgraded project method is a revised and more improved project method wherein it focuses more on the process on how the output is being done.instead of the output itself. It is designed to develop learners higher order thinking skill at the same time it also develops the potentials of the students regarding their creative skills. Furthermore, it also made the students reflect from their own on how the project is done or what to put on the project to make it presentable and aesthetically pleasing. This  is very much more effective than the the traditional one and also a student friendly revision.

Lesson #6:IT Enters a New Learning Environment

In the teaching-learning process, teachers are abided with the learning models w/c serves as a guide in order to come up with a best instruction to offer to each learners. The said models are meaningful learning, Generative learning, and Constructivism. The question now is "How will teachers used these models effectively in the integration of technology in the instruction"??. Lets define first each models:

Meaningful learning- gives focus to new experiences that is related to what learners already know.

Discovery learning- students perform tasks to uncover what is to be learned.

Generative learning- learners attend to learning events and draw inferences.

Constructivism- learners builds a personal understanding through appropriate learning activities and good learning environment.

 These 4 models just simply goes down to the interaction of the student to its environment and Technology has something to do with that.

State-of-the-Art ET Application Practices

Nowadays, technology has quickly moved forward from time to time. that is why teachers should also be mindful of the ongoing dominance of computer in students' lives.
      Teachers must not only be a computer literate but a competent user as well. Teachers would find a hard time in the integration of technology in instruction if he don't even have the mastery of the use of computer. It is therefor imperative for all teachers to acquire knowledge and skills regarding the use of computer in order to easily infuse technology in the students' learning. However, some teachers have negative view on the use of technology. They somehow believed that because of the speedy advancement of technology,later on it will substitute the teachers. Furthermore, they also believed that the use of computer is time consuming and expensive Whatever they might say, we cant hide the fact that we are now on the Technology Dominated Era. They must instill in their minds that if technology can make things easier and faster,it can also do the same to the teaching- learning process.

BAsic Concepts on Integrating Technology in Instruction

The use of computers in classroom doesn't define what "Integration of Technology" really means. Instead, technology must occupy a position in all instructional processes.
 To determine that there is Technology integration in instruction, the ff. must be shown;
   *Transformation from the traditional way of teaching
   * High quality of instruction is handed to students through the use of technology.
   *Timely plans in how and when the use of technology best fits to the instruction.
   *Use of technology should resolved the common instructional problems.

Educational Technology in Asia Pacific Region

New Zealand 2001 ICT Goals and Strategy

Lesson # 2: An overview of Educational Technology 2

Educational Technology 2 is primarily emphasizing the " Integration of technology into Teaching and Learning". If Educational Technology 1 has made us enter to the portal of modernization and allowed us to see the importance of technology in the learning process, Educational Technology 2 has a deeper task to offer for every students. Its main focus is to promote the application of technology in the student-teachers training, helping us to adapt and meet the ongoing technological changes. Furthermore, it will provide descent information as to how we can use technology in the class and engage learners into a more fun and interactive learning activity. It also urges the students to enhance their so called higher order thinking skills and get away from the tasks that requires low level of thinking. Adding to that, it will also encourage the learners to develop their creative skills and successfully transform the students sleeping minds.

Lesson # 1: Review of Educational Technology

Educational technology 1 has become a guide for every students to be aware and conscious of how technology aids in the process of learning. It delivers many information on the significance of technology regarding its application to education. It also made learners to appreciate the use of technology and drove their interests in exercising and enhancing their computer skills. In behalf of the advantages that technology has brought to us, learners also knew the disadvantages behind the continuing progress of  technology. Through this course, learners became mindful on how to use technology in the proper way and avoid or eliminate its negative effects to the people. Lastly, Edtech 1 has opened the minds of the learners to finally get away from the traditional view of teaching and entered the door towards modernization.