TECHNOLOGY, in one form or another, has always been part of the teaching and learning environment. It is part of the teacher’s professional toolbox. In other words, it is among the resources that teachers use to help facilitate student learning. Technology has changed dramatically over recent decades. The increasing variety and accessibility of technology has expanded the toolbox and the opportunities teachers have to use technology. Computer devices are more powerful and come in different forms, from those that sit on our desks to those that sit in the palm of our hands. The internet connects those devices and connects students to each other in the classroom, through the school and around the world.
Learning with technology has become essential in today’s schools. Worldwide, governments, education systems, researchers, school leaders, teachers and parents consider technology to be a critical part of a child’s education
With technology now being part of our everyday lives, it is time to rethink the concept of integrating technology into the curriculum and instead aim to embed technology into pedagogy, to support the learning process. This means that technology becomes an integral part of the learning experience and an important consideration for teachers, from the onset of preparing learning experiences through to teaching and learning with students.
The important role that technology plays in education gives teachers the opportunity to design meaningful learning experiences that embed technology. This is not a new area for teachers; we have always considered the tools and resources that can best support learning activities for students. However, advances and accessibility of technologies have made the possibilities seem almost endless to meet the demands of today’s generation.
Ferliza B. Lacsina
Teacher III
Doña Asuncion Lee
Integrated School
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