Jane L.

Perez Reporter #4 BSEd II Science

TERMS AND CONCEPTS IN

TECHNOLOGY FOR TEACHING
AND LEARNING
Here are some terms and
concepts that we need to know
and understand:

 1. Technology refers to a mix of process and

product used in the application of knowledge.
It includes tools from paper and pencil to the
latest electronic gadgets and tools for
practical tasks.
 2. Information and Communication Technology
Literacy or ICT Literacy is the use of digital
technology, communication tools and/or
networks to access, manage, integrate, evaluate,
create and communicate information in order to
function in a knowledge society (Guro 21, 2011).
Applications of ICT
 3. Educational Technology
refers to the use of
technology in teaching and
learning. Educational
technology includes both the
non-digital (flip charts,
pictures, models, realias,
etc.) and digital (electronic
tools; hardware, software
and connections, etc.).
 4. Digital Literacy is the ability to find, evaluate,
utilize, share and create contents using information
technologies and the Internet (Cornell University).
According to American Library Association (2018),
digital literacy is the ability to use information and
communication, requiring both cognitive and
technical skills (hptts://edweek.org. downloaded
06-03-18) .
 5. Digital learning is any type of learning that
is accompanied by technology or by
instructional practice that makes effective
use of technology. It encompasses the
application of a wide spectrum of practices
which included blended or virtual learning. It
can come as online or off-line which utilizes
digital technology.
Thank You for
Listening!!!