Lesson 9: Computers as Information and Technology

Florrie Jane M. Suralta                                BSEd- GS4

Educational Technology 2                               MW 3-5 pm

 

Lesson 9: Computers as Information and Communication Technology

CONTENT- The rise of computer was recognized as the third revolution in education.The first invention is the printing press. Second is the introduction of libraries, and third, the invention of computers thus, emerging the computer technology in education. Computer technology help the school improve its medium of instruction. Computer Assisted Instruction was introduced with individualized learning. The CAI includes realism and drill exercises that uses color, music and animation. Information Age is so dynamic that during 21^st century, computer technology in education evolved and now was called Information and Communication Technology (ICT). Personal computer has two major functions; as communication media such as E- mail, blog sites, News services, Chat rooms. And as audiovisual media such as power point presentation, photos, charts, CD, VCD Player, Educational websites. Instructional media consist of audio-visual aids that enhance teaching- learning process, while educational communication media consist of print, film radio or television as means of communication. Personal computer has programs that are installed readily. It includes Microsoft office, power point, excel, Internet explorer, yahoo or google, Adobe reader, MSN, Windows media player, Cyberlink power and Game House.

EXPERIENCE- Computers are evolving fast. In our daily activities in school, personal computers are really being used. It become a ,part of our lives. Even in communication, it becomes faster and easier to contact or connect with people even in other countries. The evolution of computers also help us in understanding deeper our lessons and when we find or search information, it become easier through internet.

REFLECTION- Our next generation learners are more advanced with using personal computers and more knowledgeable in terms of using the programs. That is why we must also be able to master in using the new technologies, specially the computers because we are the one to teach our students and not the other way around. Although there are some instances that they knew those things and we didn’t. That is why we have to tutor ourselves to learn the things we think we are not capable of handling.

APPLICATION- If we are not yet that knowledgeable and skilled in using computers, we should attend seminars, workshops, and tutorials for us to be able to teach well to the digital learners. We must be many times ahead of them.