An Overview: ET2

ET2 is concerned with

“integrating technology into
Teaching and Learning.”
Specifically this is focus on
introducing, reinforcing,
supplementing and extending the
knowledge and skills to the
learner so that they can become
exemplary users of educational
technology.
ET2 will involve a deeper
understanding of the computer as
well as hands-on application of
computer skills. But this is NOT to
say that the goal of the course is
to promote computer skills,
rather, the course is primarily
directed at enhancing teaching-
learning through TECHNOLOGY
INTEGRATION.
ET2 aim to infuse technology in
the student-teacher training,
helping them to adapt and meet
rapid and continuing technological
changes, particularly in the
thriving global information and
communication technology (ICT)
environment.
Objectives:
To provide education in the use of
technology in instruction by providing
knowledge and skills on technology
integration-in-instruction to learners.
To impart learning experiences in
instructional technology supported
instructional planning
To acquaint students on information
technology or IT-related learning theories
with the computer as a tutor
To learn to use and evaluate
computer-based educational
resources
To engage learners of practical
technology integration issues
including managing IT classrooms,
use of the internet for learning,
cooperative learning through ICT.
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To inculcate higher-order
thinking skills (HOTS) and
creativity among students while
providing them knowledge of IT-
related learning theories.
Reflection: 10 points each
 Many college students are presently required
to take computer course including word
processing (MS office, Excel, PowerPoint)
How do you think this will help application
of skills needed in ET2?
 For those who have done internet
surfing/searching/reading, what do the
websites offer users?
 Do you think there are enough websites for
educational purposes? Do you think there are
many users of educational websites?
Educational Technology in the Asia
Pacific Region
New Zealand ICT Goals and Strategy
http://www.tki.org.nz/ict/
Goal
Government with the education and
technology sectors, community groups, and
industry envisions to support to the
development of the capability of schools to
use ICT’s in teaching and learning and in
administration.
Strategy
It foresees schools to be:
oimproving learning outcomes for
students using ICT to support the
curriculum
oUsing ICT to improve the efficiency
and effectiveness of educational
administration
oDeveloping partnerships with
communities to enhance access to
learning through ICT
Focus Areas
oInfrastructure for increasing
school’s access to ICTs to enhance
education
oProfessional development so that
school managers and teachers can
increase their capacity to use ICT.
Initiatives
o An On-line Resource Center with centrally
managed website for the delivery of multimedia
resources to schools
o A computer recycling scheme
o A planning and implementation guide for schools
o ICT professional development schools/clusters
http://www.deet.gov.au/schools/adelaide/text.htm
Common features to planning, funding, and
implementation strategies (EdNA)
o Fast local and wide area networks linking schools
across state and territories
o Substantial number of computers in schools,
ensuring adequate access
o Continuing teacher training in the use of
technology for instruction
o Technical support to each school
o Sufficient hardware and software
o Digital library resources
o Technology demonstration as models for school
Malaysia Smart School-level
technology project
http://www.ppk.kpm.my/smartschool/
o Technology plays many roles in a smart school
from facilitating teaching-learning activities
to assisting with school management. Fully
equipping a school includes:
o Classroom with multimedia, presentation
facilities, e-mail, and groupware for
collaborative work.
o Library media center with database for
multimedia courseware and network access to
the internet.
 Computer lab. For teaching, readily accessible
multimedia and audiovisual equipment
 Multimedia development center with tools for
creating multimedia materials. Computer studies
as a subject
 Studio/theater with control room for centralized
audiovisual equipment, teleconferencing studio,
audio room, video and laser disc video room
 Teacher’s room with on-line access to courseware
catalogues and databases, information and
resource management systems and professional
networking tools, such as e-mail and groupware
 Server room equipped to handle applications,
management databases and web servers
 Administration offices capable of managing
databases of students and facilities, tracking
student and teacher performance and
resources, distributing notices and other
information electronically.
Singapore masterplan for it in
education
http://www.moe.edu.sg/iteducation/masterplan/welcome
 The masterplan has 4 key dimensions:

1. Curriculum and assessment:

 A balance between acquisition of factual
knowledge and mastery of concepts and skills
 Students in more active and independent
learning
 Assessment to measure abilities in applying
information, thinking and communicating
2. Learning resources
Development of a wide range of educational
software for instruction
Use of relevant internet resources for teaching
and learning
Convenient and timely procurement of software
materials
3. Teacher development
Training on purposeful use of IT for teaching
Equipping each trainee teacher with core skills
in teaching with IT
Tie-ups with institutions of higher learning and
industry partners.
4. Physical and technological infrastructure
Pupil computer ratio 2:1
Access to IT in all learning areas in the school
School-wide network, and school linkages
through wide area network (WAN), eventually
connected to Singapore ONE (broadband
access service for high-speedy delivery of
multimedia services on island-wide basis.
Hongkong education program
highlights
http://www.info.gov.hk/emb/eng/prog_high/schoolprog.html
Government aims to raise the quality of school
education by promoting the use of IT in teaching
and learning. The IT initiatives are:
On average, 40 computers for each primary school
and 82 computers for each secondary schools
About 85,000 IT training places for teachers at four
levels
Technical support for all schools
An information education resource center for all
schools and teachers
 An IT coordinator for each 250 schools which
should have sound IT plans
 Computer rooms for use by students after
normal school hours
 An IT pilot scheme to provide schools with
additional resources
 Review of school curriculum to incorporate IT
elements
 Development of appropriate software in
collaboration with government, the private
sector, tertiary institutions and schools
 Exploring the feasibility of setting up an
education-specific intranet
Discussion: 5 points each
 How do Philippine schools compare with other
schools in progressive countries in the Asia Pacific
Regions?
 The Plan of DEPeD is to supply computers to public
elementary and high schools at a ratio of 1 school to
1 computer. How adequate or inadequate do you
find this plan considering that the public school
system in the Philippines has an average of 1,000
students in each school.
 What can be proposed so that the Philippines can
cope up with its neighbors on IT education?
 Filipinos, including students, are hooked up on
cellphone texting. Is this enough for information
skills literacy for our citizens and youths? Mentioned
the benefits and disadvantages of our texting
culture