Introduction
- 1. Educational Technology with Field Study
- 2. What is Education Technology? Development Application and evaluation of systems Teaching aids Combination of human and non human resources Material or non-material to improve teaching and learning Relationships in making fruitful use of technological aids
- 3. What is the Role of Technology? In Ancient Times Medieval Era Renaissance Period Age of Naturalism 19 th Century Contemporary Times
- 4. From the Constructivist Perspective Technology as tools to support knowledge construction (representing learner’s ideas) As information vehicles for exploring knowledge As context to support learning-by-doing As a social medium to support learning by conversing As intellectual partner to support learning-by-reflecting
- 5. The Role and Functions of EdTech Arouse and sustain the interest and attention of the pupils/students Concretize abstract concepts/ideas to promote meaningful learning Makes learning more permanent because of the rich experiences that they provide Provide self-activities for independent learning
- 6. The Role and Functions of EdTech Increase vocabulary by eliminating verbalism Develop continuity of thought Increase the quality of learning while decreasing the time spent Check pupils preparedness Make learning more interactive, hence learning is improved.
- 7. Guidelines in the Selection of Instructional Materials Size – is the material big enough to be seen by the farthest pupil? Color – is the material colorful and facilitates understanding? Durability – can the materials stand several uses? Economy – is the material worth the cost?
- 8. Guidelines in the Selection of Instructional Materials Easy to handle – is the material light and easy to manipulate, put up and store for future use? Relevance – is the material up to date, related to the lesson particular and to the specific needs, problems and experiences of the target clientele? Novelty – does the material possess and element of newness?