LESSON 4: BASIC CONCEPT ON INTEGRATING TECHNOLOGY IN INSTRUCTION

LESSON 4: BASIC CONCEPT ON INTEGRATING TECHNOLOGY IN INSTRUCTION

A.     Summary

There is a lingering issue on how educational technology is integrated in the teaching learning process. This is due to the fact that the mere use of the computer does not mean technology has already been integrated in instruction. For example, computer games may not relate at all to education, much less to classroom instruction.

If one is looking for external manifestation of technology integration into instruction, here are some:

·         There’s a change in the way classes are traditionally conducted

·         The quality of instruction is improved to a higher level in such a way that could not have been achieved without educational technology

·         There is planning by the teacher on the process of determining how and when technology fits into the teaching-learning process

·         The teacher stets instructional strategies to address specific instructional issues/problems

·         The use of technology provides the opening of opportunities to respond to these instructional issues/problem

·         In sum, technology occupies a position in the instructional process

B.     Reflection

In integrating technology in the teaching-learning process, we should also think when and how we should use the instructional materials. We should also consider our viewer and we should also think if that instructional material fits for the audience.

We should also consider if the given activity can help the students to integrate. By this we can achieve an interactive class. Just like planning the lesson plan, we should also prepare and plan our instructional materials to be presented in the class to achieve a successful teaching-learning process. This will also, activate the minds of the students.