Lesson 1

A Review of Educational Technology 1

Danger of Educational Technology
1. Ideological propaganda
2. Pornography
3. Financial fraud
4. Exploitative use of technology

Phases of Application of Ed. Tech. in Teaching and Learning
1. Setting of learning objectives
2. Designing specific learning experiences
3. Evaluating the effectiveness of the learning experience/objectives.
4. Revision as needed of the whole teaching- learning process, or elements of it for further improving future instructional activities.

Terms Distinguished in Ed. Tech.
1. Instructional Technology- use of technology in instruction, different from school management.
2. Educational Media – equipment and materials, apart from the teacher himself.
3. Audiovisual Aids – learning media to stir the senses for more effective learning.

Objectives of Ed. Tech.
• To orient the learner to the pervasiveness of educational technology.
• To lend familiarization on how educational technology can be utilized as media for the avenues teaching- learning process in the school.
• To uplift the learner to human learning through the use of learning technology.
• To impart skills in planning, designing, using and evaluating the technology- enriched teaching-learning process.
• To acquaint learners on basic aspects of community education, function of the school media center, and finally
• To introduce the learner to what is recognized as the third revolution in education, the computer.