Basic concepts on_integrating_technology_in_instruction
- 1. Basic Concepts on Integrating Technology in Instruction
- 2. Integrating technology with teaching means the use of learning technologies to introduce, reinforce, supplement and extend skills.
- 3. There is NO INTEGRTIVE PROCESS if for example the teacher makes students ply computer games to give them a rest period during classes. Neither is there integration, if the teacher merely teaches.
- 4. External Manifestations of Technology Integration into Instruction
- 5. There’s change in the way classes are traditionally conducted.
- 6. The quality of instruction is improved to a higher level in such a way that could not have been achieved without educational technology.
- 7. There is planning by the teachers on the process of determining how and when technology fits into the teaching learning process.
- 8. The teacher sets instructional strategies to address specific instructional issues/problems.
- 9. The use of technology provides the opening of opportunities to respond to these instructional issues/problems.
- 10. In sum, technology occupies a position in the instructional process.
- 12. Simple Integration There is no substantial in the teaching learning process from previous method. While technology helps it does not play a pivotal role.
- 13. Example 1. Showing pictures in the class 2. Scan the photos for a computer projector to the class
- 14. Middle Integration There is purposeful use of technology to support key learning ares.
- 15. Example Multimedia and Video presentation
- 16. Higher Integration Technology is the center instructional tool.
- 17. Example Create newsletter or have a video conferencing