Assignment 3

SUBJECT                    : EDTECH 2

ASSIGNMENT #         : 1

DEADLINE                 : SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2013 ON OR BEFORE 12MIDNIGHT

INSTRUCTIONS:

BRIEFTLY ANSWER THE FOLLOWING:

1) Educators living in developing or peasant economies, objections are likely to be heard such as, that the use of the computer is time-consuming and expensive. Besides there is also the danger of a technology-centered classroom along the fear that computers may soon replace teachers.

Q: Being a future educator, what is your stand on this?

          For me computers are not a time-consuming wherein computers can really help students and can get more knowledge on it.

Computers can’t replace teachers wherein the teachers are the very effective way for learning because having a teacher is very essential to us.

2) It is helpful to see useful models of school learning that is ideal in achieving instructional goals through preferred application of educational technology.

Q: Cite different models of learning and briefly describe each.

1. Accommodators: Concrete Experience + Active Experiment

·         "Hands-on" and concert

·         Wants to do

·         Discovery method

·         Sets objectives/schedules

·         Asks questions fearlessly

·         Challenges theories

·         Adaptable

·         Receive information from others

·         Gut feeling rather than logic

2. Converger: Abstract Conceptualization + Active Experiment

·         "Hands-on" and theory

·         Analogies

·         Specific problems

·         Tests hypothesis

·         Best answer

·         Works alone

·         Problem solving

·         Technical over interpersonal

3. Diverger: Concrete Experience + Reflective Observation

·         Real life experience and discussion

·         Imaginative

·         More than one possible solution

·         Brainstorming and groupwork

·         Observe rather than do

·         Alternatives

·         Background information

4. Assimilator: Abstract Conceptualization + Reflective Observation

·         Theories and facts

·         Theoretical models and graphs

·         Talk about rationale rather than do

·         Lectures

·         Numbers

·         Defines problems

·         Logical Formats^[5]

             For me also to orient the learner to pervasiveness of education technology in society. And to introduce the learner to what is recognize as the third revolution in education the computer. It has truly paved the way for learner to become aware, appreciate and equipped to use education technology tools ranging from tradition to modern education. To provide education in the use of technology in construction by providing knowledge and skills on technology integration in instruction to learners. To impart learning experiences in instructional technology supported instructional planning.

3) Educational Technology 2 is concerned with “Integrating Technology into Teaching and Learning".

Q. Comment on this.

             For me the Educational Technology 2 is concerned with “ Integrating Technology into Teaching and Learning ‘’ specifically this is focused on introducing , reinforcing , supplementing and extending the knowledge and skills to learners so that they can become exemplary users of educational technology involve a deeper understanding of the computer as well as hands on application of computers skills.