Relative Concepts on Information and Communications Technology

July 24, 2010 By: Mildred M. Mangubat

The quality of education is not to be measured by its length and breadth but only by its depth
-Vinoba Bhave

 For

many years, teachers taught and students were responsible for learning the material. It was the students responsibility to acquire the knowledge for success. The primary concern of the teacher was to impart the knowledge.

 Student

learning is the primary goal of the teacher as opposed to teaching. The teacher must motivate the students to learn, participate, critically think and successfully perform in tests.

Student- centered Flexible Learning

TEACHER-CENTERED LEARNING
ICT LEARNER-CENTERED LEARNING

ICT in education is a much needed vehicle of achieving the modern philosophy of education whereby a student can decide on:

WHAT he learns WHEN he learns WHERE he learns, and HOW he learns

Technology will not have a significant impact on student learning until teachers change the way they teach.
Larry Cuban, 1986

What is Technology integration?

Technology

integration is the use of technology resources -- computers, Internet, e-mail, digital cameras, CDROMs, software applications, electronic publications, etc. -- in daily classroom practices, and in the management of a College.

ICT is a generic term referring to technologies, which are being used for collecting, storing, editing and passing on information in various forms (SER,1997)

Information and Communication technology

Information technology (IT) is defined as the study or use of electronic equipments, especially computers for storing, analysing and sending out information. Communication technology is the process of sending, receiving and exchanging information.

Technology is revolutionizing the way we think, work, and play. Technology enables teachers to provide multiple representations of content (images, graphs, diagrams, tables) and multiple options for expression ( multimedia, power point). Computer technology changes traditional classroom instructional techniques. Computers enable students to process the information via multiple intelligences.

Technology is continuously changing. It is an ongoing process. It demands continual learning.

Change is not always easy.

The initial human reaction to change is resistance. Resistance makes for slow change.

Change is inevitable. Change led to progress. The acceptance of change is a major requirement
for technology integration.

How to use Information technologies effectively ?

Using computer-based services to search for and find relevant information in a range of contexts. using a variety of media to retrieve information. Decoding information in variety of formswritten, statistical and graphic.

 According

to Mr. Kofi Annan, SecretaryGeneral of the United Nations, Information and Communication Technology has transformed education.

 ICTs

provide an array of powerful tools that may help in transforming the present isolated teacher-centered and text bound classrooms into rich, student focused, interactive knowledge environment.

Food for thought

Any technology which increase the rate of learning would enable the teacher to teach less and the learner to learn more

EFFECTIVENESS:
MOST INTERACTIVE FEWER ERRORS CUSTOMIZED PERSONALIZED ARCHIVABLE TRANSPARENT SEARCHABLE

EFFICIENCY:

FASTER CHEAPER FEWER STEPS LESS PEOPLE LESS PAPER WORK

INNOVATION
NEW PRODUCTS NEW TECHNIQUES

STAGES OF ICT Integration

1.Entry Phase

Teachers use traditional print-based media. Learning activities center around seat-based work. Teachers are not so concerned about the basic operation of computers. I just dont have time!

2.Adoption Phase

Classroom instruction still depends heavily upon chalkboards, textbooks, Teachers use word processors for writing activities. Teachers use educational software, including rudimentary drill-and-practice software to develop low-level skills.

3.Adaptation Phase

Students use word processors, databases, some graphics applications, and many computerassisted instruction packages. With the support of technology, student productivity increases Students basic computer skills improve. Students are allowed to progress at their own paces.

4.Appropriation Phase

Teachers and students demonstrate highly developed skills with technology. Teachers are comfortable with technology Teachers develop new instructional strategies. Emphasis shifts to collaborative learning. Students move toward collaborative work patterns.

5.Invention Phase

Teachers facilitate the construction of student knowledge Classrooms promote social interaction, encouraging students to share their own knowledge and experiences. Teachers implement a curriculum integrated with technology. Teachers employ a variety of student assessment activities,

ICT poses new challenges to Educators

The teachers have to learn how to use the variety of ICT applications; The teachers have to use, adapt and design ICTenhanced curricula; They have to expand the content area of knowledge; They have to take new roles; and They have to respond to individual students

ICT does not automatically add quality to teaching and learning. ICT application in education can accelerate and improve learning on a number of fronts from basic skills, problem solving, information management, establishing life-long learning habits and concepts development. It can also provide the means of gathering, connecting and analysing data about teaching and learning.

Multimedia PC, Laptop, Notebook. CDs& DVDs. digital video, still camera. Internet and its tools- e-mail ,browsers, website, search engines, chat etc. Computer aided instruction& computer mediated conferencing, video/audio conferencing. Digital libraries , e-books& electronic publications. Interactive TVs. Microsoft publishing -news letter, poster, brochure.

 Creativity Flexibility Logistic

skills

Advantages of ICT
resource sharing; wide variety of services; flexibility; reliability; faster speed; cheaper cost.

Helps to provide interactive learning experiences Students are stimulated and motivated by the technology Students have comfortable learning . Visualization aids in the understanding of difficult concepts and processes Caters to different learning styles Helps students to gain valuable computer skills. Aids in collaboration and group work.

Transforms teaching and helps teachers to be more efficient and effective. Aids in the organization and the structure of the course and the course materials. Provides innovative ways to help students learn basic concepts and skills . Aids in the provision of interesting and creative presentations of content.

ICT allow students to direct their own learning. the student learns facts, concepts, and procedures through the process of discovery, or guided discovery.

If we understand the human mind, we begin to understand what we can do with educational Technology
-Herbert A. Simon.