THETEACHINGPROFESSION

CHAPTER3LESSON5
BRINGINGTHEWORLDINTOTHE
CLASSROOMTHROUGH
EDUCATIONALTECHNOLOGY
INTRODUCTION
Technologies as link to new knowledge,
resources and high order thinking skills
have entered classrooms and schools
worldwide.

Despitethevariousopportunities...Still
many future teachers may feel
unpreparedtoteachusingtechnologyfor
globalapplicationintheclassroom.
 TECHNOLOGYFOR
TEACHING
Educationists began exploring the use of technology
that supports models of teaching that emphasize
learning with understanding and more active
involvement.

This exploration made a decision to use a technology

to go beyond factsbased, memorizationoriented
curricula to a curricula in which learning with
understandingisemphasizedwasembraced.
 ROLESOF
TECHNOLOGYIN
ACHIEVINGTHEGOALS
OFLEARNINGFOR
UNDERSTANDING

Technologyprovidessupporttothe
solutionofmeaningfulproblems
Findinganswerstocomplexproblemsbroughttothe
classroomisoneimportantfunctionoftechnology.

Someproblemsbroughttotheclassroomscanbesimulated
andcreatedwithgraphics,videoandanimation.

Simulationsorexploratoryenvironmentscalledmicroworlds
allowstudentstocarryoutactionsandinvestigationright
insidetheclassroomswiththeuseofthecomputers.
 Technologyactsascognitivesupport.
Theuseoftechnologyprovidescognitive
supporttolearners.

Technologypromotescollaboration
aswellasindependentlearning
Interconnectednessinnetworkingthrough
technologysupportscollaboration.
TECHNOLOGYPROGRAMSFOR
TEACHING
Standaloneprograms
standalonesoftwares,videodiscorCDROM

Programsavailableontheinternet
Programswhichareavailableontheinternetfromwheretheschool
canchooseasite.
KIE(KnowledgeIntegrationEnvironment)
GLOBEProgram(GlobalLearningandObservationtoBenefit
Environment)
ElectronicfieldtripsThiscommunicationtechnologyallowslearnersto
travelandvisitplacesforglobalexplorations.
Virtualelectronicfieldtripthroughaninteractivebroadcastfrom
expeditionsite

InformationDatabases
Printbasedmaterialsavailableinelectronicform.

Ex.SetofNationalGeographicMagazineisnowinCDROM,
EncartaandGrollierprovideaccesstovastinformation.
 OPPORTUNITIESFORSTUDENTAS
PROSPECTIVETEACHERTOPRODUCE
PRODUCTS

1. Selectionoftheirowntopicstoprovidesense
ofownership.
2. Conductresearch,planthedevelopmentand
presentationoftheproduct.
3. Selectionofsimplemultimediapresentation
thatgivesonlylimitednumberofoptions.
4. Opportunitiesforteachinggrammar,writing,
spellingwithinthecontextwhichis
meaningfultothestudents.
MODIFIEDTECHNOLOGYEDUCATIONREQUIREMENTSFOR
PROSPECTIVETEACHERS
(TECHNOLOGY STANDARDS AND PERFORMANCE INDICATORS FOR TEACHERS)

1. Technologyoperationandconcepts
Teachershoulddemonstrateanunderstandingof
soundtechnologyoperationsandconcepts.
Theyshould:

a. Demonstrateintroductoryknowledge,skillsand
understanding of concepts related to
technology.
b. Demonstrate continuous growth in technology
knowledgeandskillstokeepabreastofcurrent
andemergingtechnologies.
2. Planning and designing learning environment
andexperiences.
Teachersplananddesigneffectivelearning
environmentsandexperiencessupportedby
technology.Theyshould:
a. Applycurrentresearchonteachingandlearning
with technology when planning the learning
environmentandexperiences.
b. Identify and locate technology resources and
evaluatethemforaccuracyandsuitability.
c. Planforthemanagementoftechnologyresources
withinthecontextoflearningactivities.
d. Plan strategies to manage student learning in a
technologyenhancedenvironment.
3. Teachinglearningandthecurriculum.
Teachersimplementcurriculumplansthatinclude
methodsandstrategiesforapplyingtechnologyto
maximizestudentlearning.Teachersshould:

a. Use technology to support learnercentered

strategies that address the diverse needs of
students.
b. Apply technology to develop students higher
orderskillsandcreativity.
c. Manage student learning activities in a
technologyenhancedenvironment.
4. Assessmentandevaluation
Teachersapplytechnologytofacilitateavariety
ofeffectiveassessmentandevaluationstrategies.
Theyshould:
a. Use technology resources to collect and
analyze data, interpret results, and
communicatefindingstoimproveinstructional
practiceandmaximizestudentlearning.

b. Apply multiple methods of evaluation to

determine students appropriate use of
technology resources for learning,
communication,andproductivity.
5. Productivityandprofessionalpractice
Teachersusetechnologytoenhancetheir
productivity
andprofessionalpractice.Theyshould:

a. Use technology resources to engage in ongoing

professionaldevelopmentandlifelonglearning.
b. Continually evaluate and reflect on professional
practicetomakeinformeddecisionsregardingthe
useoftechnologyinsupportofstudentlearning.
c. Applytechnologytoincreaseproductivity.
d. Use technology to communicate and collaborate
with peers, parents, and the larger community in
ordertonurturestudentlearning.
6. Social,ethical,legal,andhumanissues
Teachersunderstandthesocial,ethical,legal,and
Humanissuessurroundingtheuseoftechnology
inschoolsandapplythoseprinciplesinpractice.
Theyshould:

a. Applytechnologyresourcestoenableand
empowerlearnerswithdiversebackgrounds,
characteristics,andabilities.
b. Identifyandusetechnologyresourcesthataffirm
diversity.
c. Promotesafeandhealthyuseoftechnology
resources
d. Facilitateequitableaccesstotechnologyresources
forallstudents.
SUMMARY

With the global perspective, educational technologies and innovative

teaching are imperative in todays time. The unlimited resource of
available technology and its utilization for innovative teaching promise
challenging experience for prospective teachers. This lesson cannot
sufficiently explore all possibilities to respond to the challenges,
however, it has clearly underscored that technology can provide
support to teaching in the resolutions of meaningful problems, act as a
scaffolding to learning, and promotes independent learning and
collaboration with experts. The lesson also offered technology
programs for teaching in the form of stand alone program, programs
through internet and information data base.
Suggested requirements for prospective teachers are included in this
lesson for you to ponder on.