3.2.2: Integrating Technology in Teaching Flashcards
the effective implementation of educational technology to accomplish intended learning outcomes
technology integration
any tool, piece of equipment, or
device—electronic or mechanical—that can be used to help students accomplish specified learning goals (Davies,
Sprague, & New, 2008).
Educational technology
Frameworks for technology integration
Substitution
Augmentation
Modification
Redefinition
Enhancements in the frameworks for technology integration
Augmentation and Substitution
utilizing electronic technologies to access educational curriculum outside of a traditional classroom
e-learning
refers to a course, program or degree delivered completely online
e-learning
distance education; computerized electronic learning; online learning; internet learning
e-learning
Advantages of e-learning
Flexible
Anytime Access to the Resources
Immediate Result or Feedback
More Retention
Cost Effective
Greener Approach
Fast Learning
Easy Collaboration
Easy Updating
Disadvantages of e-learning
No Control
Learning Approach
Technology Dependent
No Practical Work
Useless for Disabled
Resource Incompatibility
Features of e-learning
Students can learn at their own speed
Students can learn as per their needs or interest
The geographical barriers to learning are eliminated
The resources are available at all times
It enhances the computer and internet skills of the student
virtual classroom, audio and video conference, chat, application sharing
synchronous learning
self-paced online courses, discussion forums, group discussion, message boards
asynchronous learning
Importance of e-Learning in Today’s Education
Provides high retention power
Availability of a vast information pool
Provides a digital learning environment
pause-and-resume kind of learning
asynchronous learning
an approach to learning that combines face-to-face and online learning experiences
blended learning