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Sohar University

Khalid Al Saadi

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educational technology learning theories technology integration educational presentation

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This presentation discusses educational technology, including learning theories, the integration of technology, and associated models. It also touches on challenges and potential solutions for effective integration.

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Educational Technology Dr. Khalid Al Saadi What is Educational Technology? Develop an understanding of learning theories for how to integrate technology into learning and teaching more effectively. PPT Describe models of effective tec...

Educational Technology Dr. Khalid Al Saadi What is Educational Technology? Develop an understanding of learning theories for how to integrate technology into learning and teaching more effectively. PPT Describe models of effective technology integration into content instructional design Your Text Here You can simply impress your audience and add a Plan an activity with technology unique zing. Name some technological tools that can be used to integrate technology into teaching. Question What does educational technology mean to you? Educational Technology is: the use of computer tools in a classroom for the purpose of improving teaching and learning where the focus of this integration is on pedagogy, rather than the technology itself. Question Why use technology in education? Why use technology in education? Why use technology? Why use technology in education? Makes learning more engaging Why use technology? Why use technology in education? Makes learning more engaging Why use technology? Makes use of instructional capabilities Why use technology in education? Makes learning more engaging Why use technology? Makes use of instructional capabilities Supports new instructional approaches Why use technology in education? Makes learning more engaging Why use technology? Makes use of Increases teacher instructional productivity capabilities Supports new instructional approaches Why use technology in education? Equips with skills Makes learning for the more engaging “information age” Why use technology? Makes use of Increases teacher instructional productivity capabilities Supports new instructional approaches Learning Theories Before considering what is different or special about designing learning activities that integrate technology, we must first explore what is understood about learning. Question How do people learn? ◼People learn by linking things together: building ideas or skills step by step. For example: remembering, training, imitation and teaching. Associative (behavioral) learning leads to accurate reproduction, performance, and memory. ◼People learn by building ideas and skills through active discovery. For example: exploration and experimentation, thinking and problem solving. Constructive (cognitive) learning leads to learning integrated skills and deep understanding. ◼People learn by building ideas and skills through dialogue. For example: discussion, debate, collaboration and knowledge building sharing. Constructivist (social) learning also leads to integrated skills and deep understanding. A model for designing learning activities Activity – 10 minutes In a group of 3, use Betham 2008 Model to plan an activity with technology to use your in your teaching. Question What are some of the technological tools used to integrate technology into teaching? Presentations Video Conferencing Cooperative learning Interactions Designing Assessments Website Designs Question What challenges can we face when integrating technology? Barriers with integrating technology effectively Extrinsic barriers Intrinsic barriers Extrinsic Barriers Lack of technological devices Lack of technological support Inadequate training Lack of knowledge Not having enough time Intrinsic Barriers Beliefs and attitudes Professional development Question How can we overcome these barriers? What can we do if we do not have the required hardware, software, and training? Online Learning Platforms Local and Arabic Learning Platforms Any questions?

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