Lesson 1

A REVIEW FOR EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY 1

The Educational Technology 1 (ET1) as a subject opened the way for pre-service teachers in the world of educational technology. This course made them aware, appreciative and equipped about the use of educational technology tools not just the traditional ones but also the modern educational media. It started with the review of the history of educational technology, quality education and the roles of ET in the 21st Century. It made them recognize that the use of educational technology is already a common trend happening in the society.

     Because ET is to be applied in instruction, ET 1 showed the four phases of ET application in the teaching-learning process which are:

•   setting of learning objectives,
•    designing specific learning experiences,
•  evaluating the effectiveness of the learning experiences/learning objectives
•  revision as needed of the whole teaching-learning process or its elements to improve 
•  future instructional activities.

     With these, ET 1 tried to orient the pre-service teachers of the possible dehumanizing effect of technology into the society such as ideological propaganda, pornography, financial fraud etc. because unfortunately, these dangers, are continually affecting the peoples' cultures and it even widens the gap between rich and the poor countries.

REFLECTION:

          Educational Technology 1 indeed provided us not just window but an open door for us to see that the educational world has already evolved from what we term as "Traditional Era of just Chalk-and-Board". The course showed us that educational technology can be utilized as media in different avenues of the teaching-learning process. To cite some example, the use of softwares like Wondershare Quiz Maker can be a powerful tool in assessing students' learning in a very interactive manner. Another is the utilization of  PhotoStory Application in preparing a full-blown topic in a form of Digital Story Telling using still images and voice records plus background music in delivering interactive instruction. The introduction of the guidelines in making a good PowerPoint Presentation greatly aided the often misuse of the application. In addition, the use of hyperlinks improved our skills in making quality PowerPoint Presentations as powerful instructional material.

APPLICATION:

          As a future teacher, I will keep the basic principles that ET 1 has provided and make it as my firm foundation in the practice of technology integration in the classroom. My purpose is not to build a gap between the traditional teachers and us being the 21st Century teachers but in one way or another, bridge the gap by sharing what I have learned to my fellow teachers in the future. This is because good seeds are intended not to be kept in the container but to be spread on the ground, be tilled, watered, weeded and grown until the right time comes that it will bear much fruit and continue to advance in number. Such seed are the good foundations that ET 1 has provided. By proper training and practice, I believe that we can keep dehumanizing effect of  technology from even being recognized.