TOPIC 3 - The - Role - of - Ed - Tech - in - Learning

TOPIC 3 – THE ROLE OF EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY IN LEARNING
LEARNING OUTCOMES:
At the end of the lesson, the student is expected to:
 Enumerate the roles of educational technology in learning.

 Give examples of school activities in each role of educational technology in learning.
DISCUSSION OF TOPICS:
THE ROLES OF EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY IN LEARNING
For the traditional point of view, technology serves as a source and presenter of knowledge. It is assumed
that knowledge is embedded in the technology
Example:
o the content presented by films and tv programs

o the teaching sequence in programmed instruction
o the technology presents that knowledge to the student
Technology like computers is seen as a productivity tool. The popularity of:
o word processing
o databases
o spreadsheets
o graphic programs
o desktop publishing
in the 1980’s points to this productive role of educational technology.
With the eruption of the INTERNET in the mid 90’s, communications and multimedia have dominated the role
of technology in the classroom for the past few years.
From the constructivists point of view, educational technology serves as learning tools that learners
learn with it. It engages learners in:
o active
o constructive
o intentional
o authentic
o cooperative learning
It provides opportunities for technology and learner interaction for meaningful learning. In this case,
technology will not be mere delivery vehicle for content. Rather it is used as facilitator of thinking and
knowledge construction.
 ROLES OF TECHNOLOGY IN LEARNING: (Constructivist Perspective)
Technology as tools to knowledge construction:
 For representing learners’ ideas, understanding and beliefs

 For producing organized, multimedia knowledge bases by learners
Technology as information vehicle for exploring knowledge to support learning – by – constructing:
 For accessing needed information

 For comparing perspectives, beliefs and world views
Technology as context to support learning – by – doing:
 For representing and stimulating meaningful real – world problems, situation and context
 For representing beliefs, perspectives, arguments and stories of others
 For defining a safe, controllable problem space for student thinking
Technology as a social medium to support learning by conversing:
 For collaborating with others

 For discussing, arguing, and building consensus among members of a community
 For supporting discourse among knowledge – building communities
Technology as an intellectual partner to support learning – by – reflecting:
 For helping learners to articulate and represent what they know

 For reflecting on what they have learned and how they came to know it
 For supporting learners internal negotiations and meaning making
 For constructing personal representations of meaning
 For supporting mindful thinking
Whether used from the traditional or constructivist point of view, when used effectively, research indicates
that technology –
o increases students learning

o understanding and achievement
o augments motivation to learn
o encourages collaborative learning
o supports the development of critical thinking and problem – solving skills
 PROPER IMPLEMENTATION OF TECHNOLOGY IN THE CLASSROOM:
o gives students more control of their own learning

o tends to move classroom from teacher – dominated environments to ones that are more learner – centered
o enables the teacher to do differentiated instruction considering the divergence of students‘ :
 Readiness level
 Interests
 Multiple intelligences
 Learning styles
 Technology also helps students become lifelong learners
SUMMARY:
 In the traditional point of view, technology serves as a source and presenter of knowledge.
 Technology like computers is seen as a productivity tool.
 From the constructivists point of view, educational technology serves as learning tools that learners learn
with it.
 Proper implementation of technology in the classroom gives students more control of their own learning.

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TOPIC 3 – THE ROLE OF EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY IN LEARNING

At the end of the lesson, the student is expected to:

 Enumerate the roles of educational technology in learning.

THE ROLES OF EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY IN LEARNING

o the content presented by films and tv programs

Technology like computers is seen as a productivity tool. The popularity of:

in the 1980’s points to this productive role of educational technology.

 ROLES OF TECHNOLOGY IN LEARNING: (Constructivist Perspective)

Technology as tools to knowledge construction:

 For representing learners’ ideas, understanding and beliefs

 For accessing needed information

Technology as a social medium to support learning by conversing:

 For collaborating with others

Technology as an intellectual partner to support learning – by – reflecting:

 For helping learners to articulate and represent what they know

o increases students learning

o gives students more control of their own learning

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