MY PORTFOLIO IN

EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY

Marshelly R. LumaguiBSE ENGL 3-2

OUTLINE The Student Contains a brief introduction to myself. Educational Technology in a Nutshell Contains facts about Educational Technology (1 and 2). Learning through Educational Technology

1 and 2 Contains my significant learning in Ed. Tech. 1 and 2. The Student after Educational

Technology Contains my concluding statement about this portfolio.

THE STUDENT

“Hi everyone! Welcome to my Educational Technology Portfolio”

I’m Marshelly Lumagui, 18 years old. I’m studying at Cavite State University- Main Campus, and taking up Bachelor of Secondary Education Major in English. It is my 3rd year in this institution, and ever since I’ve stayed here, I’ve learned a lot of things and one of those is the use of technology in education.

THE STUDENT

This portfolio contains the knowledge that I’ve accumulated through the two consecutive semester that I’ve encountered educational technology. There are things that indeed significant to me in this subject and I’m going to share it to you by reading this portfolio.

May you get effective tips in the proper use of technology in instruction.

EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY IN A NUTSHELL

Effective learning comes from integrating technology as a learning tool.

WHAT IS EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY?

Educational

Technology

It is a profession like

teaching (Jonassen, et

al 1999)

A complex, integrated

process involving people

(Jonassen, et al 1999)

Consists of the designs and environment that engage

learners (Jonassen and Wilson et al,

1999)

A field of study which is

concerned with the practice of using methods

and resources for the ultimate goal of facilitating the learning process

(Lucido and Borabo, 1997)

A theory about how problems

in human learning are

identified and solved (Peck and Wilson,

1999)

ADDIE MODEL

ADDIE MODEL

- most common instrument used by instructional designer

- a step by step process of whole training program

ANALYSIS(identify the

learning problems)

DESIGN(terminal and

enabling objectives)

DEVELOPMENT(coaching and participants assessment)

IMPLEMENTATION(implement

trainings and transfer strategies)

EVALUATION( formative and

summative evaluation)

ASSURE MODEL

ASSURE MODEL

-process that was modified to be used by the teachers in the regular classroom

-Instructional System Design ( used to improve teaching and learning process)

Analyze Learner

State Objectiv

es

Select method

s, media and

materials

Utilize media and

materials

Require learners participation

Evaluation and Revise

DALE’S CONE OF EXPERIENCE

Dale’s Cone of Experience is a visual model that is composed of eleven (11) stages starting from concrete experiences at the bottom of the cone then it becomes more and more abstract as it reach the peak of the cone. Also according to Dale, the arrangement in the cone is not based on abstraction and number of senses involved. The experiences in each stages can be mixed and are interrelated that fosters more meaningful learning.

BASIC CONCEPTS ON INTEGRATING TECHNOLOGY IN INSTRUCTION

Technology Integration is the use of learning technologies to introduce, reinforce, supplement and extent skills. This signifies that the mere use of computer does not mean that technology is already integrated in the instruction. A need to provide learning on how educational technology can be applied and integrated in the teaching-learning process is very crucial.

In connection to that, there are External Manifestations of Technology Integration into Instruction which occupies a position in the instructional process. These Manifestations of technology integration into instruction are pertaining to the changes in the way classes are conducted. A clear example of that is the lectures or assignments which may be posted or send through the website.

BASIC CONCEPTS ON INTEGRATING TECHNOLOGY IN INSTRUCTION

Moreover, quality of instruction is improved to a higher level, teaching learning process and use of strategies needs a teacher who set and plans activities ahead of time.

On the other hand, there are Three Levels of Technology Integration: First is, simple integration wherein technology integration has no substantial change in the teaching-learning process from the previous method (e.g. the use of LCD Projectors in presenting concepts and, examples through images/pictures) Second is, middle level integration which means that there is a purposeful use of technology to support key learning areas (e.g. allowing students to view multimedia presentations and videos in relation to the lesson to be presented) Lastly is, High level integration wherein technology is the central instructional tool (e.g. Students were tasked to produce computer newsletter to dish out information on the ASEAN Region.

STATE OF THE ART EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY APPLICATION AND PRACTICES

Educators have become more aware and active in adopting state-of-the-art educational technology practices they can possibly adopt today. It is very crucial that a teacher should possessed not only computer literacy but also competence. This topic includes the trends which should be recognized by educators, it involves the capabilities of the students to use computers nowadays and that the teaching-learning process is student-centered and aided with instructional medias such as power-point presentations, video clips and the likes. Furthermore, there are also disadvantages in using technology in instruction: It is time consuming and technology-centered classrooms might replace the teachers. Thus, educators should balanced the application of these instructional tools in order to prevent these things to happen.

HIGHER THINKING SKILLS THROUGH IT-BASED PROJECTS

The teachers are the ones who are creating the learning environment, which means that they are facilitating the learning process. Information technology for higher thinking skills and creativity includes four types of IT-based projects: (1) Resource based projects wherein the teacher is only supplying the data needed if only necessary. (2) Simple creations, which is focused on the creativity of the students. (3) Guided hypermedia project which refers to the production of self-made multimedia projects e.g. power-point presentations, multi-media presentations and etc. (4) Web-based projects wherein students create and post web pages on a given topic.

Hence, IT-based projects promotes higher thinking skills through giving activities that will be solved logically of the students. It is obviously learner-centered for it allows the students to explore with the aid of technology.

THE COMPUTER AS THE TEACHER’S TOOL

Based on the constructivist and social constructivist theories of learning, teacher can utilize computer as an: (1) informative tool, whereas computer can offer massive amounts of information in different forms such as text, graphics, sound and video. (2) constructive tool, in which computer itself can be used for manipulating information, visualizing understanding and building new knowledge. (3) co-constructive tool, wherein students can work together and create a shared understanding of new knowledge and (4) situating tool, which refers 3d images display that computer gives feeling to the user which are situated in a virtual environment.

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY IN SUPPORT OF STUDENT -CENTERED LEARNING

The idea of student-centered learning is not new, since it is all started during 20th century and continuously developing up to this milieu (21st century). In desire to gain effectiveness, efficiency, and economy in administration and instruction schools have adopted the support of Information and Communication Technology (ICT). Learners are now active, they are interacting with other students, exhibits independence and self-awareness in the learning process. Students in contemporary classroom environment are characterized by the set of individuals who can can make power-point presentations, can search information in the internet, and conducting brainstorming or small group discussions in order to come up in a solution to a problem or to have well-structured ideas.

COOPERATIVE LEARNING WITH THE COMPUTER

It is undeniable that there is inappropriate number of computers in each classrooms so the teacher’s creativity will have to act to the situation and cooperative learning is the best possible answer to the implementation of IT supported learning in our schools. With regard to that, cooperative or collaborative learning is student-centered wherein there is pure interactions between the learners and their teacher. This cooperative learning encourages active learning thus students are not passive, promotes literacy and skills in language and increases academic performance. However, cooperative learning has disadvantages such as being dependent to the leader, and having non-sense conversations.

According to researchers computer is a natural learning vehicle for cooperative learning. Hence it shows that when students work with computers in groups, they gather and interact with each other for advice and mutual help. 

COMPUTER AS INFORMATION AND COMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY

Through computer technology, educators saw the strengthening of learning along computer literacy. The clear example of this is the integration in: reading wherein they can interact with computer messages and writing whereas they can form messages using computer language. As regards, The growing pace of innovation in today’s Information Age is so vigorous because computer technology in education has matured to transform into an educative Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in education.

ICT covers any product that store, manipulate, and transmit or receive information electronically in any digital form.

PERSONAL COMPUTER AS INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY

The use of personal computer as Information and Communication Technology are seen by the educators as aids rather than substitution. This topic includes the utilization of instructional media, which refers to any materials and physical means a teacher might use to implement instruction and facilitate students’ achievement of instructional objectives.

Educational media acts as a communication channel for linking various computing devices so that they may interact with each other.

COMPUTER AS A TUTOR

Computer- Assisted Instruction (CAI) means that the computer can be a tutor in effect alleviating teacher of many activities in his personal role as classroom tutor. It should be made clear, however, that the computer cannot totally replace the teacher since the teacher shall continue to play the major roles of information deliverer and learning environment controller. In order to integrate CAI in lessons, it should not stop with the drill and practice activities of student hence CAI reinforced well in repetitive drills and exercises e.g. vocabulary building, math facts, and basic science, and history or geography facts and the likes. This CAI includes simulation programs, instructional games, multimedia encyclopedia and electronic books.

UNDERSTANDING HYPERMEDIA

Hypermedia is nothing but multimedia. It is a packaged educational computer software where information is presented and student activities are integrated in a virtual learning environment. The presentation of information-learning activities in hypermedia is said to be sequenced in a non-linear manner.

It is used by the teachers in order to catch the learners’ attention, recall prior learning, introduce the software and its distinctive features and most importantly it enhances the retention and learning transfer.

LEARNING THROUGH EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY (1 AND 2)

“We are changing the world with technology” – Bill Gates.

LEARNING THROUGH EDTECH1

As a future educator it is very important to make your instructional materials attractive, contains a well-structured information and most important is that it is decent and well-designed. In EDTC21, I have learned that designing presentations is a great factor that will contribute to the learning of the students. If the power point presentation doesn’t follow the color principles (e.g. black as the background and brown as the color of the text or vice versa), if it presents a lot of bullets or points in one slide (it should be at least 2-3 points per slide), and if it contains unnecessary pictures which is not related to the topic that you are discussing, learners will not understand the lesson. Thus the presentation is too vague due to inappropriate usage of designs and colors. We should bear in mind that in selecting or making instructional materials, the first factor to consider is it relevance to the learning objectives and how does the learners will react to it ( if it satisfies their interests, gets their attention and the likes).

LEARNING THROUGH EDTECH1

Dale’s Cone of Experience is also one of those significant learnings that I’ve acquired in Educational Technology 1. In this topic I have realized that direct participation or the purposeful experience of the learners is the most effective type of teaching strategy, which is the ultimate goal of Educational Technology. It is indeed important that we always involved our students, and let them use their five senses in the learning process.

Therefore, Educational Technology1 taught me to always consider the factors which will affect the learning process, and making instructional materials based on the prescribed rules will help the teachers to deliver her lessons effectively.

LEARNING THROUGH EDTECH2

Integrating technology in instruction is what Educational Technology 2 is all about. I have learned that technology really helps the teachers to deliver their lesson wholesomely and effectively as it helps them to get the attention of the learners. It involves cooperative learning which is student-centered, they are having small group discussions wherein exchanging of ideas takes place. Researchers discovered that cooperative learning becomes more effective with the aid of technology. One of the topics that really got my attention is the use of hypermedia, this technology- based activity helps the students to focus their attention to the lesson and requiring them to make this will help to enhance their creativity and knowledge about the utilization of technology in education.

Furthermore, Ed. Tech. 2 emphasizes that computer is an effective tool for the teachers. It includes computer as an informative tool, situating

LEARNING THROUGH EDTECH2‘contd.

tool, constructive and co-constructive tool. Educational Technology 2 also highlights information technology based projects, one of those projects is resource-based project. Resource-based project means that the teacher is the facilitator, which means that they are only supplying data if needed thus these IT-based projects promote higher thinking skills among students.

Though educational technology 2, accentuates the integration of technology in instruction, the subject never forgets to remind us that computer is a support only and not a substitution to the teachers.

THE STUDENT AFTER EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY“

“Technology is just a tool in terms of getting the kids working together and motivating them. The teacher is the most important” - Bill Gates-

How Educational Technology changed me…

Educational Technology opens the door for a highly- developed instruction. This field of study really fits to cater the needs of both 21st century learners and teachers. As time goes by, the use of technology became the center of instruction for it offers effective strategies which will help the teachers to discuss her lesson successfully.

Educational Technology changed me in a way that I became more sensitive in selecting instructional materials as a medium of instruction. The use of colors, or any type of visual design should be chosen carefully for it affects the performance of the students as well as the teachers. Another thing is, Ed. Tech. made me realized that too much utilization of technology in a classroom might substitutes you as a facilitator, thus the use of technology and traditional way of teaching should be balanced to avoid such thing to happen.

COMPUTERS WILL NEVER REPLACE TEACHERS!

Since we are in the 21st century, the use of technology is in the broader-sense, hence it is very crucial that teachers should possessed competency and computer-literacy, in order to attend to the needs of students successfully. On the other hand, the use of chalk board, manila papers or other traditional ways of teaching seems so archaic today because of the use of technology, but we should never forget that traditional ways are the root of modernized ways of teaching thus traditional methods are still applicable today in some circumstances.

This portfolio exhibits information about integration of technology in instruction, it provides helpful tips that will help future educators to cope up in the new trends in this milieu. Above all this portfolio will leave you a simple reminder that even the use of technology in the teaching-learning process is widespread, computers will never replace teachers as we are the only ones who possessed genuine love to our students and exceptional dedication in our profession.