LESSON 1: A REVIEW OF EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY 1

Educational technology 1 course has truly proved the way for the learner to become aware, appreciative and equipped to use educational technology tools ranging from traditional to modern educational media. Educational technology 1 has four phases of application of educational technology in teaching-and-learning, namely: (a) setting of learning objectives (b) designing specific learning experiences (c) evaluating the effectiveness of the learning experiences vis-à-vis the learning objectives, and (d) revision as needed of the whole teaching-learning process.

REFLECTION:

1.       Discuss the disparity in educational teaching advancement in school of industrialized First World country (such as the U.S, England, Japan, Singapore, Australia) and a still developing country, namely the Philippines.

Ø  Actually all the country belong to the First World country, they are more advance in terms of education and modernized because of technology. And we all know that in their place they have the complete equipment and facilities that help them developed their country easily most especially in their learning strategies.

2.       Given the lack of resources in our rural areas in the Philippines, what media can still be used for effective learning in school?

Ø  They can also use chalk and board / the traditional media.

3.       Computer shops are pervasive around schools, but these are mainly used for playing games. Without judging on the possibly dehumanizing effects of excessive computer game habits, how can a learner best use computer resources as they may be available in schools or at home?

Ø  They can also use the computer at school or at home in doing their researches, assignment and their projects in which