A Module in TECHNOLOGY IN EDUCATION

A Module in TECHNOLOGY IN EDUCATIONROBIN JOHN RODRIGUEZ, RNRUBYLYN MALAGA, RNNED 204Session 1Health educationIn theinf

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LEARNING OUTCOMESThis module will develop a critical understanding of the varied and changing nature of teaching practices in the digital age and the impact of technology on contemporary literacy practices. It will explore the instructional innovation focused on continuous improvement of digital-age learning.

LEARNING OBJECTIVESAt the end of the session, you will be able to:

Define what information age is.Identify the differences between 20th Century Education (traditional) and 21st Century Education (Information Age/Non-traditional).Identify the impact of technology on the teacher and the learner.Enumerate new technology learning systems.

INTRODUCTION Technology has changed the way we live, work, shop and play. We can bank, shop and donate securely from anywhere we can access the Internet. We can to communicate across oceans and continents in seconds. We can work from anywhere, increasing efficiency and productivity.

INTRODUCTION In this light, education is moving into the digital age. Pedagogies have changed to engage the latest digital technologies. The methods of distribution are now a blend between face-to-face and some other combination of virtual interfaces. The content is moving from traditional text-based learning to text-plus-multimedia.

ACTIVITYWord Search: Find the words in the grid related to Health Education in the Information Age. The words may appear horizontally, vertically or diagonally. When you find the word, circle it on the puzzle, then cross it off of the list.

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SELF CHECK 1. Defined as the age where computers have taken over jobs that were once done by hand.Ans: ____________________________2. What type of learning was being developed in 20th Century Education?Ans: ____________________________

IDENTIFCATION Write the answer on the space provided.

SELF CHECK 3. Also called as Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs). These are small enough to hold in one hand and lightweight enough to carry in a pocket, purse or briefcase.Ans: ____________________________

4. The role of educators or teachers in Information/Digital Age was revised as to what?Ans: ____________________________

5. It provides a three dimensional graphic environment that can be accessed on the web.Ans: ____________________________