Introduction to Technology for

Teaching and Learning

Prepared by:

Dr. Jaymar T. Umbac

“Technology is just a tool.
In terms of getting the
kids working together
and motivating them, the
teacher is most
important.”

– Bill Gates –
Lessons in this Module
1. Understanding the Basic Concepts Related to Technology
2. Roles of Technology for Teaching and Learning

At the end of this module, you are expected to:

1. Define terms and concepts essential to the understanding of
technology for teaching and learning;
2. Use the concepts and terms in communicating with peers;
3. Explain the roles of technology in teaching and learning;
4. Portray the value of technology in supporting student learning
 Lesson 1
At the end of the lesson,
Understanding the you should be able to:
Basic Concepts 1. Explain the Basic
Related to Concepts Related to
Technology for Teaching
Technology and Learning;
2. Use concepts and
terms in communicating
with peers
The following 1. Technology refers to methods, processes, and
devices used for practical purposes. It includes
terms and instruments from pencil and paper to modern
concepts are electronic gadgets and tools for the practical task
related to 2. Information and Communication Technology and
Literacy or ICT Literacy is the use of digital
technology technology, communication tools and networks to
that you need access, manage, integrate, evaluate, create and
communicate information (Guro 21, 2011).
to digest. 3. Educational Technology refers to the utilization of
technology in teaching and learning, which
includes both the non-digital (flip charts, pictures,
models, realia, etc.). And digital (electronic tools:
hardware, software, and connections, etc.).
4. Digital Literacy refers to the ability to discover,
assess, utilize, share, and generate content with
the use of information technologies and the
internet (Cornell University).
5. Digital Learning is an instructional practice that
utilizes technology to reinforce students‘ learning
experience. It covers the use of a broad spectrum
of processes that comprises blended or virtual
learning. It can come as online or off-line, which
utilizes digital technology.
6. Online Digital Tools and Apps use an Internet
connection to access the information needed, like
Skype. It is a telecommunication application
software product that focuses on providing video
chat and video calls between computers, tablets,
mobile devices via the Internet and to regular
telephones.
7. Off-line Digital Tools and Apps can still be used
even if there is no internet access. Among these
are Canary Learning, Pocket, Evertone, iBooks, KA
LITE (Gupta, Prinyaka, 2017).
8. Instructional Technology refers to the
theory and practice of design,
development, utilization, management, and
evaluation of the processes and resources
for learning (Association for Educational
Communications and Technology, Seels,
B.B. &Richey, P.C. 1994).
9. Software refers to program control
instructions and accompanying
documentation stored on disks or tapes
when not being used in the computer. By
extension, the term refers to audiovisual
materials (Smaldino, 2005).
10. Multimedia is a sequential or
simultaneous use of a variety of media
formats in a given presentation or self-study
program (Smaldino, 2005).
11. Internet is a massive network of networks, a
networking infrastructure. It connects millions of
computers globally, forming a network in which any
computer can communicate with any other
computer as long as they are connected to the
internet. It is generally defined as a global network
connecting millions of computers
(http://www.webopedia.com).
12. World Wide Web (www) is also called a Web,
which is a graphical environment on computer
networks that allows you to access, view, and
maintain documentation that can include text, data,
sound, and videos (Smaldino, 2005). It is a way of
accessing information over the medium of the
internet. It is an information-sharing model that is
built on top of the Internet.
13. Web Access is the ability of the learner to access
the Internet at any point during the lesson to take
advantage of the array of available educational
resources.
14. Webquest is an inquiry-oriented lesson
format in which most or all information that
learners work with comes from the web.
These can be created using various
programs, including simple word processing
documents that include links to websites.
15. Productivity Tools refers to any type of
software associated with computers and
related technologies that can be used as
tools for personal, professional, or classroom
productivity.
Examples: Microsoft Office, Apple Works –
word processing, grade and record-keeping,
web page production, presentation) (KFIT-
Unesco 2016).
16. Technology Tool is an instrument used for doing work. It can be anything
that helps you accomplish your goal with the use of technology. These
technology tools can be classified as:
a. Data/Calculation Tools. Examples: spreadsheets, Excels,
Sketchpads, probability constructor
b. Design Tools. These are used to make models and design,
creating, and building. Included here are Family Tree Maker,
GollyGee, and Crazy Machines, among others.
c. Discussion Tools. Four different approaches utilize discussion and
interaction on the Internet. These are threaded discussion forum,
Blogging, Live chat, and Video Teleconferencing, Netiquette, and
Safety on the Net.
d. Email Tools. Emails are great communication tools for sending
messages, photographs, videos, and other files. It allows you to
reach out to others around the world. Examples are google mail,
Ymail, Yahoo mail, and many more.
e. Handheld Devices. Handheld devices have become popular
among learners. These include Personal Digital Assistants,
global positioning system, (GPS) and Geographic Information
system (GIS) in the classroom, Portable electronic
keyboards, Digital cameras, Mobile phones, Palm,
Handheld computers.
17. Webquest is a teacher structured research
experience for the students that are primarily based
on the use of the World Wide Web and typically
takes one or more instructional periods (Bender &
Waller, 2011).
18. Blog is an online journal where posted
information from both teachers and students is
arranged. There are three kinds of blogs: blogs
used for communication, blogs used for instruction,
and blogs used for both (Ferriter & Garry, 2010).
19. Wiki, an editable website usually with limited
access, allows students to collaboratively create and
post written work or digital files, such as digital
photos or videos. Wikipedia is one of the most
widely recognized of all the wikis (Watters, 2011)
20. Flipped classroom utilizes a reverse instructional
delivery, where the teacher is required to use the
web resources as homework or out of class activity
as initial instruction of the lesson, which will be
discussed during class time.
21. Podcast is a video or audio multi-media clip
about a single topic typically in the format of the
radio talk show. The two essential functions of a
podcast are to retrieve information to disseminate
information (Eash, 2006).
22. Google Apps is a cloud-based teaching tool
which is stored in the Google server and is available
for students both at home and in school. It includes
the Gmail, a free-mail for all; Google calendar – a
tool used for organizational purposes; Google sites
that provide options for developing blogs and wikis;
and Google docs are used for sophisticated word
processing and editing for the document.
23. Vlog is a video blog where each entry
is posted as a video instead of the text.
24. Facebook is a popular social
networking site used by students and
adults worldwide to present information
on themselves and the world.
25. VOIP (voice over internet protocol) is a
category of hardware and software that
enables people to use the Internet as a
transmission medium for telephone calls
by sending voice data in packets using IP
rather than traditional circuit transmission.
Application
1. Make a wordlist of terms of at least 20 ICT-terms with
definitions or descriptions. Write in your references (APA
Format) to the sources of your explanations.
File Name: FAMILY NAME, FIRST NAME, M.I.
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2. With your groupmates, share your thoughts on the concepts
identified. Write your thoughts about the concepts on the
appropriate column.
Concepts Group Thoughts

1. Borderless classroom because of

technology

2. Technology as support to teaching and

learning

3. Taking the world as the “classroom”

through technology
 Lesson 2
At the end of the lesson,
Roles of Technology you should be able to:
for Teaching and 1.Explain the roles of
technology in teaching and
Learning learning;
2. Value technology as
support to student learning
 Short Activity

Go back to your learning experiences in

school. Recall specific ways by which the
use of educational technology helped
you learn.
Analysis
1. What are the roles that technology plays in the work of a
teacher?
2. What are the roles that technology plays in the learning of
students?
3. Many college students are presently required to take
computer courses including word processing, spreadsheet
preparation , presentation techniques, etc. How do you think
this will help application of skills in teaching?
4. How can learners benefit most in the use of technology?
Roles of Technology for Teaching
According to Stosic (2015), educational technology has
three domains:
1. Technology as a tutor. Technology can support the
teachers, tutors and other professionals to help students
learn better.
2. Technology as a teaching tool. Technology can be
used as an instrument in teaching.
3. Technology as a learning tool. Technology makes
learning easier and more effective. use these tools for
learning for life.
A. For Teachers and Teaching
1. Provides essential support to teachers.
2. Modernizes the teaching-learning environment.
3. Enhances teaching-learning methods and strategies in
teaching.
4. Opens opportunities for educational research.
5. Improves the capability of teachers and inculcates scientific
attitude.
6. Serves as an avenue for teacher professional development.
7. Encourages scientific attitude.
B. For Learners and Learning
1. Supports learners on learning how to learn on their
own.
2. Develops the communication skills of learners
through social interactions.
3. Augments learners‘ higher-order-thinking skills:
critical thinking, problem solving and creativity.
 Application
Write paragraphs on how you are going to use technology when you become a teacher.

*at least 5 paragraphs

*File Name: FAMILY NAME, FIRST NAME, M.I.
 Submit your outputs using this
Google Drive Link

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1UZFqQlxl
KmhEGFSq4JEFbZ88NrApsBjZ
 Reference

Bilbao, P., Dequilla, M.A., Rosano, D., Boholano, H.

(2019). Technology for teaching and learning 1.
Lorimar Publishing, Inc.