Computers for
EducationFerdinand B. Pitagan, PhD
Factors Affecting the Use of Computers for Education
Roles of Teachers in the Use of computers for Education
Roles of Computers for Education
Factors Affecting the Use of
Computers for Education
Teachers’ philosophyResources Learning objectivesLearners’ characteristicsDelivery modes
Factors Affecting the Use of Computers for Education
Teachers’ Philosophy
Professional Vision & Mission Personal Commitment
Teachers’ Knowledge & Skills
Personal Resources
Factors Affecting the Use of Computers for Education
Resources
Institutional Support
Cost Effectiveness
Time, Money, & Personnel
Equipment & others
Factors Affecting the Use of Computers for Education
Learning Objectives
Behavioral Objectives Cognitive Objectives
Combination
Factors Affecting the Use of Computers for Education
Learners’ Characteristics
Types of Learners
Knowledge & Skills
Willingness to participateIndividual Resources
Factors Affecting the Use of Computers for Education
Delivery Modes
Instructional Methodology
Instructional Media
Type of Delivery
Factors Affecting the Use of Computers for Education
Delivery ModesInstructional Methodology
Factors Affecting the Use of Computers for Education
Behaviorism Strategy• Direct instruction • Easy to complex• Drill and Practice• E-textbooks
Behaviorism Strategy• Direct instruction • Easy to complex• Drill and Practice• E-textbooks
Cognitivism Strategy• Use Multimedia• Overview to specifics• Learning in context (Contextual instruction)
Cognitivism Strategy• Use Multimedia• Overview to specifics• Learning in context (Contextual instruction)
Constructivism Strategy• Authentic context• Networked collaboration• Supportive learning (Apprenticeship)
Constructivism Strategy• Authentic context• Networked collaboration• Supportive learning (Apprenticeship)
Delivery ModesInstructional Media
Factors Affecting the Use of Computers for Education
Manipulatives
People
Audio
MotionVisual
Text
Delivery ModesTypes of Delivery
Factors Affecting the Use of Computers for Education
Computer MediatedComputer Mediated
Online LearningOnline Learning
Blended LearningBlended Learning
Roles of Teachers in the Use of
computers for Education
Roles of Teachers in the Use of computers for Education
Content Expert
Design of Instructionobjectives, instructional methodologies, appropriate media, assessment, etc.
Delivery of Content
Roles of Teachers in the Use of computers for Education
Facilitate the Learning Process
Assessment of learning
Co - learner
Others
Roles of computers for
Education
Factors Affecting the Use of Computers for EducationRoles of Computers for Education
Computers for Resources Generation
Computers for Resources Generation
Online Teaching Resources
Online Student Resources The Internet provides
unimaginable wealth of resources and materials, however, it should be utilized with an informed choice and professional discretion.
Material Generatortests, rubrics, puzzles, etc.
Factors Affecting the Use of Computers for EducationRoles of Computers for Education
Computers for Lecture and Presentation
Computers for Lecture and Presentation
Presentation SoftwarePowerpoint, Zoho, etc.
Online Collaboration Googledocs, etc
Graphic ToolDrawing, charting, etc.
The success and failure of computer integration into instruction will largely depend on, but not exclusive to, the knowledge and skills of the teachers and students.
Factors Affecting the Use of Computers for EducationRoles of Computers for Education
Computers for Course
Management
Computers for Course
Management
Classroom Management SystemMoodle, Edu2.0, etc.
Egroupsyahoo, google, etc.
Social Networking Sitesfriendster, facebook, blogs
Online research argues that there is an increase in students’ satisfaction and teachers’ productivity when classes are partially implemented using online technologies.
Factors Affecting the Use of Computers for EducationRoles of Computers for Education
Computers for Critical
Thinking
Computers for Critical
Thinking
Research and Reference ToolEncyclopedia, atlases, etc.
Search engines and TechniquesGoogle, ask, yahoo, etc.
Subject Specific ToolsCAD, AI, etc.
Online research argues that there is a correlation between students’ computer skills and their critical thinking (MacHamon, 2009).
Factors Affecting the Use of Computers for EducationRoles of Computers for Education
Computers for
Assessment
Computers for
AssessmentComputer-based Moodle, Edu2.0, etc.
Online testingyahoo, google, etc.
Data Collection and AnalysisNvivo, atlas.ti, excel, etc.
GradesheetsExcel and open source
The use of computers for assessment would require expertise, it is therefore imperative that teachers should have the pertinent training. Moreover, students’ preference with the traditional exams (pen & pencil) is still prevalent.
In conclusion, it is no longer a question whether to integrate computers into education, but rather, how efficiently and effectively that integration is…Ferdinand B. Pitagan, PhDProfessor of EducationUniversity of the Philippines
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