In this second lecture, we were introduced to a brief history of the use of technology. Now, I could see the development of technology from the day it was invented until now.
1468- Printing press was invented by Gutenberg
15th Century- Graphs, charts, and slate boards were introduced
20th Century- Application of technological devices and processes to education
(eg: motion pictures, photography, displays, television receivers)
Late 20th Century- Invention of radio, videotape recorders, and computers
We were also introduced to the computer system which consists of:
-hardware (eg: input devices, output devices,input/output & secondary storage, etc) -software (eg: operating systems software, application software or tool software, Content access software, etc)
This was very useful for use because we had the opportunity to know some of the components in the computers system which we are not familiar with.
Last but not least, we learned about Artificial Intelligence and Virtual Reality in science education. At first, I could not understand what these two terms are all about. However, we were assigned to search information about Artificial Intelligence and Virtual Reality and made a PowerPoint presentation. The presentation was really helpful to enhance my understanding about these two terms.
Monday, August 2, 2010
Introduction to "TECHNOLOGY"
The first lecture started on the second week with a brief introduction to this subject, “Integration of Technology in Primary Science Teaching". The lecture was mainly about knew the definition of "TECHNOLOGY", why technology is important especially when it comes to integrating it in primary science teaching and finally how technology is integrated in teaching science.
Technology is a broad concept whereby it refers to use and knowledge of tools and crafts, and how these tools and crafts affect our ability to control and adapt to the environment. In my opinion, this probably means that in teaching field, technology will help to enhance science teachers' ability to vary their science lessons. This is why the integration of technology is vital. This is also related to the definition of technology integration which means that it involves the use of technology resources such as computers, digital cameras, CD-ROMs, software applications, the Internet, and many more in daily classroom lessons.
Focusing on primary science teaching, there are many reasons why technology should be integrated. Technology has been shown to be effective for teaching young learners. Technology also enhances learners' motivation as it helps to gain attention from learners and most importantly engages learners in classroom lessons. There are also other importances of integrating technology in classroom teaching such as it links to information resources, helps learners in visualising problems and making decisions, tracking learners' progress, and it also links to learning tools.
There are many ways of integrating technology in classroom lessons. One good example would be the use of PowerPoint presentation throughout the lessons. Another example would be assigning the students to browse for any information related to a particular topic using internet. I think this would be the best way in order to integrate technology in daily teaching and at the same time, teaching students to use technology in their learning process.
Technology is a broad concept whereby it refers to use and knowledge of tools and crafts, and how these tools and crafts affect our ability to control and adapt to the environment. In my opinion, this probably means that in teaching field, technology will help to enhance science teachers' ability to vary their science lessons. This is why the integration of technology is vital. This is also related to the definition of technology integration which means that it involves the use of technology resources such as computers, digital cameras, CD-ROMs, software applications, the Internet, and many more in daily classroom lessons.
Focusing on primary science teaching, there are many reasons why technology should be integrated. Technology has been shown to be effective for teaching young learners. Technology also enhances learners' motivation as it helps to gain attention from learners and most importantly engages learners in classroom lessons. There are also other importances of integrating technology in classroom teaching such as it links to information resources, helps learners in visualising problems and making decisions, tracking learners' progress, and it also links to learning tools.
There are many ways of integrating technology in classroom lessons. One good example would be the use of PowerPoint presentation throughout the lessons. Another example would be assigning the students to browse for any information related to a particular topic using internet. I think this would be the best way in order to integrate technology in daily teaching and at the same time, teaching students to use technology in their learning process.
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