Chapter 3: Importance of Educational Technology PDF

**CHAPTER 3: IMPORTANCE OF EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY** **Educational technology is when we use things like computers, tablets, and special programs to help students learn better. Imagine having a math game on a tablet or watching a science video online---that's educational technology in action.** **S...

**CHAPTER 3: IMPORTANCE OF EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY** **Educational technology is when we use things like computers, tablets, and special programs to help students learn better. Imagine having a math game on a tablet or watching a science video online---that's educational technology in action.** **STUDY NOTES** **Benefits of Technology in Education** Technology has a big impact on education by enhancing the way we learn and teach. Here are some main benefits: **Instructional Effectiveness** - **Multimedia Instruction**: This involves [teaching with various types of media], like videos, images, and sound, which can improve students\' understanding and performance. - **Increased Student Engagement**: Engagement means how much students focus and participate in lessons. **Active Learning** - **Interactive Technologies**: Tools like tablets, computers, and educational games let students participate directly in lessons. This makes learning more interesting and helps students understand concepts better. **Example:** Imagine you're in science class, and instead of just reading about the solar system, you use a tablet or computer to explore it. With interactive technology, you can touch the screen to zoom in on planets, rotate them, and even see facts pop up when you tap on each one. You're not just looking at a picture---you're moving things around and exploring in a way that feels like you're in space! - **Engagement through Games and Problem-Solving**: Example is Kahoot **Critical Thinking** - **Higher-Level Thinking Skills**: These are [complex mental skills that go beyond just remembering facts.] They involve analyzing (breaking down information to understand it), synthesizing (combining different pieces of information to form new ideas), and evaluating (judging or making decisions about information). Technology can help students develop these skills by providing tools that encourage critical thinking and decision-making. - **Reflective Thinking**: This is the [ability to think deeply about what you've learned and how you've learned it.] Reflective thinking helps students understand themselves better as learners and improves their ability to process information. **Cooperative Learning** - This is a teaching strategy where [students work together] in small groups to complete tasks or solve problems. **Example:** In your group, you prepared and presented a report on Chapter 3: Importance of Educational Technology. There were three members in your group, and you divided the topics among yourselves before compiling the information into a cohesive report. **Communication Skills** - These are the skills needed to share information clearly and effectively with others, whether through speaking, writing, or nonverbal cues. - **Exposure to Correct Pronunciation, Diction, and Enunciation:** Pronunciation is how we say words correctly, diction is the choice of words we use, and enunciation is how clearly we pronounce each sound. **Example:** Imagine you're watching a movie like Toy Story. When Buzz Lightyear says, "To infinity and beyond!", you can pause the movie and say that line out loud. Hearing it first helps you know how to say it correctly. **Multisensory Delivery** - This means presenting information in ways that [involve multiple senses], such as sight, sound, and touch. **Multicultural Education** - **Telecommunications:** Telecommunications is the technology that [enables long-distance communication,] such as the internet, video calls, or messaging platforms. In education, this allows students to connect with others around the world, giving them insight into diverse cultures and perspectives. **Example:** Online learning during pandemic