Online vs.
Offline Tools
LESSON 2: UNDERSTANDING THE BASIC Online: Requires an internet connection (e.g.,
CONCEPTS IN ICT Skype for video calls and telecommunication).
Offline: Functional without internet access (e.g.,
What is Technology? Canary Learning, Pocket, Evernote, iBooks,
"We need to be careful not to get too specific (i.e. KALITE).
technology = computers) while at the same time
not getting so broad that our definition of Foundational Terms in EdTech
technology includes everything from pencil and Instructional Technology: The theory and
paper to lasers and computers. I'd like to see us practice behind designing, developing, utilizing,
define technology in a manner that looks at managing, and evaluating processes and
electronic tools we use to enhance teaching and resources that facilitate learning.
learning." — Sally, Grade Teacher (Joy Egbert,
2009) Software: Program control instructions and
documentation stored on digital media, including
Technology encompasses a blend of processes any audiovisual materials used for learning.
and products, applying knowledge through tools
ranging from traditional pen and paper to Multimedia: The sequential or simultaneous use
advanced electronic gadgets designed for of various media formats (text, images, audio,
practical tasks and enhanced learning. video) within a presentation or self-study
program.
Key Concepts in ICT Literacy
ICT Literacy: Using digital technology, Internet & World Wide Web: The Internet is a
communication tools, and networks to access, global network of computers. The Web (WWW) is
manage, integrate, evaluate, create, and an information-sharing model built on the
communicate information effectively in a Internet, providing access to diverse content like
knowledge-based society. text, data, sound, and videos.
Educational Technology: The application of Digital Tools for Enhanced Productivity
both non-digital (e.g., flip charts, models) and Productivity Tools: Software applications
digital (e.g., hardware, software, internet designed to enhance personal, professional, and
connections) tools to enhance teaching and classroom productivity (e.g., word processing,
learning processes. spreadsheets, presentation tools).
Digital Literacy: The ability to find, evaluate, Web Access & WebQuests: The ability to
utilize, share, and create content using access the Internet for educational resources.
information technologies and the Internet, WebQuests are inquiry-oriented lesson formats
encompassing both cognitive and technical skills. where most information comes from the web.
Digital Learning: Digital learning refers to any Technology Tools: Instruments used to
learning experience augmented by technology or accomplish work with technology, categorized by
instructional practices that effectively utilize function: data/calculation, design, discussion,
technology. It covers a broad spectrum of email, and handheld devices.
approaches, including blended and virtual
learning, accessible both online and offline.
Modern Learning Platforms 6. Technology supports teacher professional
Blogs: Online journals for posting information, development.
used for communication, instruction, or both.
Wiki: Editable websites allowing collaborative B. FOR LEARNERS AND LEARNING
creation and sharing of written work and digital 1. Supports learners to learn how to learn on
files. their own.
Flipped Classroom: A reverse instructional
model where web resources are homework, and 3 Categories of Knowledge according to
class time is for discussion. Egbert (2009)
Podcasts: Audio/video clips on a single topic, A. DECLARATIVE KNOWLEDGE – consists of
used for information retrieval and dissemination. the discrete pieces of information that answers
Vlog: A video blog where entries are posted as the questions what, who, when, and where.
videos instead of text. B. STRUCTURAL KNOWLEDGE – consists of
facts or pieces of declarative knowledge put
LESSON 3: ROLES OF TECHNOLOGY FOR together to attain some form of meaning.
TEACHING AND LEARNING C. PROCEDURAL KNOWLEDGE – is
knowledge in action or the knowledge of how to
The 4th Industrial Revolution emphasizes do something.
technology's profound impact. For 21st-century
teachers, integrating technology is crucial — it 2. Technology enhances learner’s
serves as both a tool and a catalyst for change. communication skills through social interactions.
TECHNOLOGY AS A TUTOR According to Shirly (2003) in Egbert (2009), there
Supports the teacher or acts as a self-contained are THREE BASIC COMMUNICATION
tutor through programmed educational content. PATTERNS:
A. Point to point two-way or one-to-one like
TECHNOLOGY AS A TEACHING TOOL internet, chat, phone conversation or even face
Facilitates and lightens the teacher's work, to face conversation.
enabling effective content delivery without B. One-to-many outbound: e.g., lecture or TV.
replacing the educator. C. Many-to-many: e.g., group discussion, buzz
sessions, heads together.
TECHNOLOGY AS A LEARNING TOOL
Makes learning effective and engaging, 3. Technology upgrades learners’ higher-order-
producing outcomes that benefit from thinking skills: critical thinking, problem solving
technology-assisted instruction. and creativity.
A. FOR TEACHERS AND TEACHING SEVEN CREATIVE STRATEGIES (Osborn,
1. Technology provides enormous support to the 1963): SCAMPER Technique
teacher as the facilitator of learning. S – Substitute
2. Technology has modernized the teaching- C – Combine
learning environment. A – Adapt
3. Technology improves teaching-learning M – Modify
process and ways of teaching. P – Put to another use
4. Technology opens new fields in educational E – Eliminate
researches. R – Reverse
5. Technology aids to the competence of
teachers and inculcates scientific outlook.
