Lesson 4

Baluran, Jan Westhine D.

TTh- 10:00AM-12:00PM

BSEd-English4A

Bridging the Generation Gap

It is obviously seen in the field of the education that there is really a gap between the older generation and the younger generation. In this lesson, it tackles on the recent impact of technology on ICT (Information and Communication Technology) and its effect on global competence among business sectors, and learners. The gap is filled in through the use of modern technology in the world.

I’ve experienced using those old models of cellular phones like the 3310 model, also the 3315. And as the time passes, my cellular phones start to level up.

            With the changes that occur every day in the field of technology, we must also learn how to go with it. The only permanent in this world is change, nobody can stop or refrain a thing to grow. Despite of the negative effects that caused by the use of this products, still human continue to discover and invert something that could make life easier and comfortable. For me, I embraced changes with limitations for I know that everything has its own time and purpose.

Lesson 3

Baluran, Jan Westhine D.

TTh- 10:00AM-12:00PM

BSEd-English4A

Understanding the Technology Learners

As we observed in our existing world, we could really make a distinction between the learners of the present generation and the learners of the previous generation. Learners from the past read the information found in the book, while learners today depend on the internet and they appear to be smarter than the previous learners. These new learners are regarded as technology dependent. They will just sit there and listen and becomes active again whenever a video presentation is presented. Even in group activities and computer classes. They are so active when it comes to the use of the gadgets they have. They become acquainted with the use of cellphones, laptops, iPads, and other gadgets. Another concern is that some of the teachers now are still using traditional way of teaching without being aware that their students are informational technology or digital learners. They got easily bored when they will just standby in their respective seats and do nothing, of course!

As a student, I’ve experienced the same thing. I become active when there is video presented. I am learning more through technology by acquiring information on the different websites specifically Google and the like. Also, Facebook is seemed to be a part of my daily routine and I just could not end the day without it. Aside from Facebook, I also have accounts of the other social sites like the Twitter, Instagram, Tumblr, Spotify Premium, educational websites, etc. In the school scenario, I have learned how to use the different Microsoft office applications way back in high school in our computer class.

But, despite of the positive things that I get from using the technology, I also realized that negative things are present. It is very evident that upon using the internet, we tend to spend money of course, also we already rejected the use of the books.

            There is benefit for us students and also as future teachers since we will be dealing with the so-called “Technology Leaners”, maybe they are more equipped than us. We must consider their attitudes towards learning because we cannot blame them for being driven by the use of technology since they are exposed to it and we cannot deny that.

History & ICT

Baluran, Jan Westhine D.

TTh- 10:00AM-12:00PM

BSEd-English4A

History of Computers and ICT

           In this lesson, the reporter talks on the history of computers and the ICT. The history of computer began with the use of the Abacus in the 4th century BC, then Blaise Pascal (1632-1662) invented the “Adding Machine” which is originally called the “Numerical wheel calculator” or the “Pascaline”. A more advance machine had invented by Charles Babbage which is the analytical engine. And as generation passes, more advance computers were invented. The reporters also emphasized the three generations of the computers. UNIVAC is an example of the first generation computers, another is the ENIAC. Transistors emerged during the second generation, while the third was the integrated circuits. Talking on the ICT, they discusses on the different advantages and disadvantages. As a result of the various improvements to the development of the computer we have seen the computer being used in all areas of life. It is a very useful tool that will continue to experience new development as time passes.

            What I have experienced during my high school days was that I’ve learned how to manipulate the computer, most especially the various Microsoft Word offices. We all know that we are living in this digital world, we need to adapt with the changes and of course make use of the resources. During my college year, in our Educational Technology class, Dr. James L. Paglinawan, our instructor taught us many things. From customizing our power point presentations to a very unique way also the toondoo where we learned how to make a comic strip with the use of the computer, there also we had our online class, the Edmodo.

            I’ve reflected that computer is really a big helped to each one of us. With just one click, we easily found the informations we needed. Our work becomes easier and productive because of the different machine handiworks made by the technology. But despite of its advantages, I’ve realized that disadvantages are also present, since student nowadays are becoming more dependent on the internet, they never brainstorm on the ideas but instead look for those instant informations pinned in the internet. This can be controlled if we will just really discipline ourselves.

            As to the application, we all know that students nowadays are more exposed with the use of the computers than us. The thing there is that as future teachers, even if they learned more than us, we should still not forget that nothing could replace the effectivity of the teacher and since not all students are competent in using the computers, we should continue imparting what we have learned.

Lesson 1

Baluran, Jan Westhine D.

TTh- 10:00AM-12:00PM

BSEd-English4A

A Review of Educational Technology I

Educational technology is a wide field. Therefore, one can find many definitions, some of which are conflicting. Educational technology can be considered either as a design science or as a collection of different research interests addressing fundamental issues of learning, teaching and social organization. Through this course, the learners become aware and equipped in using technology as a tool for them to acquire the information they needed. This may introduce some disadvantages with the use of computers but this may also introduce benefits that will surely help the learners in improving their advanced growth.

During our Educational Technology I, I’ve experienced a lot of things regarding the use of computer. We were taught by our instructor Mr. James L. Paglinawan about the making of our power point presentation which would be presentable and unique enough, also the Toondoo thing which helped us a lot in creating a comic strip through it.

I’ve learned that, the use of computer does not only bring negative effects on the people who are using it, but it depends on how those people use it wisely and effectively. I’ve also learned that through this course, I was able to advance my learnings in the field of technology. I became more productive when it comes to the usage of the different applications which will be found anywhere in the internet and other devices where those applications were installed. But most of all, I’ve learned that traditional teaching must not be easily dominated by the technology.

As a future teacher, I must share my knowledge about Educational Technology I to my future students for them to become a more advance learners. I should be teaching them the right way of using it and introduce to them the technology as an advantage if they will be using it properly.

Lesson 2

Baluran, Jan Westhine D.

TTh- 10:00AM-12:00PM

BSEd-English4A

An Overview: Educational Technology II

Educational Technology II is concerned with “Integrating Technology into Teaching and Learning”, meaning, it is not focusing on the goal of promoting computer skills in this course but it is concerning on the teaching-and-learning through technology integration. Its aim is introducing technology in the student-teachers training. It is focused on introducing, reinforcing, supplementing and extending the knowledge and skills to learners so that they can become exemplary users of educational technology. This is to help them adapt in the technological changes specifically in the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) environment. Some of its objectives includes the sharing of knowledge to the students with the use of technology as an instructional tool, engaging learners on the importance of technology especially the use of internet since it provides wider scope of information.

I have not yet experienced doing activities in Educational Technology II except this. But, I’ve already experienced doing many task with the use of computer. Since we are living in this digital world, we cannot deny that technology is very beneficial to us especially that we are all given the opportunity to access such products.

I realized that Educational Technology II would serve as a great help for us future teachers, it would not only benefit us as knowledge imparters but most especially to the learners who seek informations. This course can be applied to every teaching inside the classroom.