Lesson 2 " An Overview of Educational Technology 2

Definition of Educational Technology 2

In essence, the course aims to infuse technology in the student-teachers training, helping them to adapt and meet rapid and continuing technological changes particularly in the thriving global information and communication technology (ICT) environment.
More specifically, the course objectives are:

• To provide education in the use of technology in instruction by providing knowledge and skills on technology integration-in-instruction to learners

• To impart learning experiences in instructional technology-supported instructional planning

• To acquaint students on information technology or IT- related learning theories with the computer as a tutor
• To learn to use and evaluate computer-based educational resources

• To engage learners on practical technology integration issues including managing IT classrooms, use of the internet for learning, cooperative learning through the use of information technology,  etc.

• To inculcate higher level thinking and creativity among students while providing them knowledge of IT-related learning theories.

While the course is primarily intended for the use of student-teachers, it can also be of great use to professional teachers, school administrators, teacher educators, and in fact anyone who is interested on how information technology can be used to improve not only instruction but the school management and curriculum.

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MANIFESTATION OF TECHNOLOGY IN INTEGRATION INTO INSTRUCTION
   
      There's a change the way classes are traditionally conducted. The quality of instruction is improve to higher level in such a way that could not have achieved without educational technology. There is a planning by the teacher on the process of determine how and when  technology fits into the teaching learning process. The teacher sets instructional strategies to address specific instructional  issues.And the use of technology provides the opening of opportunities to respond  to those instructional issues.

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Simple/ Basics integration - technology helps but it does not play pivotal role.

Middle level of integration - There is a purposeful use of technology to support they learning areas.

high level of integration - Technology is the central instructional tool.