GLOBAL TEACHERS:

TECHNOLOGY AND
DIGITAL INNOVATIVE

THE
TECHNOLOGY
AND DIGITIZED
TEACHERS

REPORTER: JAYZEL G. LLANTOS BEED-1B

PROJECTORS
Projectors are used to enable
students to see larger version of
the teacher’s documents
presented through PowerPoint
presentation. Moreover, this tool
can also project teachers’ use
of educational websites.
Projected document can easily
facilitate students’ note taking.
INTERACTIVE WHITE BOARDS
SMART BOARDS and MIMEO BOARDS
are interactive white boards which
can be used by teachers and
students in manipulating text, objects
and in visiting websites for content
review. Other multimedia resources
and websites compatible with
multimedia white boards are also
available for teachers’ use. SMART
BOARDS can also come in package
of activities and programs that are
very helpful for teachers.
WEBSITES AND BLOGS
Teachers can now create their
own websites and blogs to post
lectures, assignments, additional
content or even communication
to parents.
Different websites offer multiple
representations of knowledge (video,
audio, text, image, data). Online
resources accessed through internet
can completed and supplement
teachers’ subject matter.
AUDIO AND VIDEO
 Video technology now includes VHS tapes
and DVDs with digital video via server or
web-based opinions such as streamed
video from You Tube.
 Songs are also downloadable in the
internet.
 Teachers who need visuals and audio
support for instruction can easily access
through technology.
 The video phone service SKYPE can be
used by teachers in allowing learners to
connect with other learners in the parts of
the country or the world.
COMPUTERS, TABLETS AND
MOBILE DEVICES
Access to websites and other
educational programs can be
done through computers, tablets
and mobile phones. Teachers use
their computers and tablets to
make PowerPoint presentation,
to do Microsoft Word and to
store important data and images
in their
SOCIAL NETWORKS
Socialnetworking tools like
Facebook, Email and Twitter have
academic benefits if used for the
purpose of assignments and class
projects.
The world is becoming paperless
and environment conscious thus
assignments, written compositions
and researches can be submitted
through Email.
Free Internet Tools for
Education
Teachers can use various and
variety of internet tools to
design for an effective and
engaging teachers-students
interaction.
1. Firefox
2. Google Reader
3. Gmail
4. Skype
5. I Google
6. You Tube
7. Wordpress
8. eXe
9. Moodle
10. Twitter
How can a teacher benefit from
technology aided instruction?
1) Teacher can save time and
money because of the easy
access to course materials-
Teachers can make use of
course materials on websites
very quickly at any time or
locations convenient for them.
2) Students are motivated by computer
based, screens and digital materials
and technology aided instruction.
3) Teachers can use technology as an
avenue for extended learning.
Assignments can be given online
and students can use various online
resources. Teachers can even give
research using the internet, email
and social media for
communication.
4) Technology can also cater to
personalized and differentiate
instruction. Preparation of learning plan
may vary because the teachers can
utilize various and variety of coursewares
and computer programs that are
available. Preparation of technology
aided instruction can be adapted to the
different learning levels and styles of the
target learners. Technology makes it
possible to pace lessons according to
the levels intelligences of learners.
5) Technology allows teachers
creativity in organizing and
presenting lessons. Ingenuity
of the teacher is challenged
in making multimedia
presentations.
Sources:
 The Teaching Profession book p.98-99
 Pictures from GOOGLE