Lesson 2

Lesson 2

AN OVERVIEW OF EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY 2

Concerned of : “Integrating Technology

into teaching and Learning”

The meaning of which is putting together technology into teaching and learning so that these will become exemplary 
users of educational technology.

Educational Technology 2 - involved a deeper understanding of 
the computer as well as hands on application of computer skills. 
Aims to infuse technology in the student teachers, training, helping them to 
adapt and meet rapid and continuing technological changes, particularly in the 
global \ICT environment.Used information technology to improve not only 
instruction but the school management program and curriculum.

The course objectives are:

1. To provide education in the use of technology in 
instruction.

2. To impart learning expriences in instructional technology 
supported instructional planning.

3, To acquaint students on IT related learning theories with 
the computer as a tutor.

4. To learn, to use and evaluate computer-based educational resources.

5. To engage learners on practical technology integration 
issues.

6. To inculcate higher level thinking and creativity among students while providing them knowledge of IT-related learning 
theories.

Six manifestation of Technology Integration 
into instruction

1.There’s a change in the way classes are traditionally conducted.

2.The quality of instruction is improved to higher level in such a 
way that could not have been achieved without educational 
technology.

3. There is planning by the teacher on the process of determining 
how and when technology fits into the teaching learning process.

4. The teacher sets instructional strategies to adress specific 
instructional issues/problems.

5.The use of technology provides the opening of opportunities to 
respond to these instructional issues/problems.

6.Technology occupies a position in the instructional process.

Levels of Integration

1.Simple/ Basic integration- Technology 
helps but it does not play a pivotal role.

2.Middle level integration- There is purposeful use of technology to support key 
learning areas.

3. High level integration- technology is the central instruction tool.