Lesson 2: An Overview: Educational Technology 2

Educational Technology 2 is more concerned with “Integrating Technology into Teaching and learning.” Specifically this is focused on introducing, reinforcing, supplementing and extending the knowledge and skills to learners so that they can become exemplary users of educational technology. Mainly directed to student teachers, also professional teachers who may wish to update their knowledge  of educational technology , this course intends to help out target learners to weave technology in teaching, with software (computer programmed learning materials) becoming a natural extension of their learning tools.

Necessarily, Educational technology 2 will involve a deeper understanding of the computer as well as hands-on application of computer skills. In essence, the course aims to infuse technology in the student-teachers training, helping them to meet and adapt to rapid and continuing technological changes, particularly in the thriving global information and communication technology (ICT) environment.

More specifically, the course objectives are:

·         To provide education in the use of technology in instruction by providing knowledge and skill on technology integration-in-instruction to learners;

·         To impart learning experiences in instructional technology supported  instruction to learners;

·         To acquaint students on Information Technology or IT related learning theories with the computer as a tutor

·         To learn to use and evaluate computer-based educational resources;

·         To engage learners on practical technology integration issues including managing IT classrooms, use of the Internet for learning, cooperative learning through the use of Information technology; and

·         To include higher-level thinking and creativity among students while providing them knowledge of IT-related learning theories.

In teaching the students you must already experience the thing that you discuss. Perhaps in teaching how to use Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, you must be knowledgeable in using it.

Because, we are living in the world of computers it is very important that the teachers, as well as the future teachers must be computer literate in order to cope up with the demands of the society. Thus, learning educational technology will really help the future teachers to be competitive globally. Also, by learning how to integrate technology in instruction will pave the learners a greater understanding of the lesson.

 We cannot teach the students of what we don’t have. So, it is very important to read a lot and learn a lot. Because how are you going to teach your students if you as a teacher don’t know it yourself? That’s why is very important to know your limitations and be honest with yourself.