Prepared by : Mardel Del Castillo :*

Thirty years ago, educators paid little attention to the work of cognitive scientists, and researchers in the nascent field of cognitive science worked far removed from classrooms.

Today, cognitive researchers are spending more time working with teachers, testing and refining their theories in real classrooms where they can see how different settings and classroom interactions influence applications of their theories.

Among these elements are the teacher, the teaching methods, the information conveyed, the materials used, the student, and the student’s responses

As a result of these studies, the field of audiovisuals shifted its emphasis from devices and materials to the examination of the teaching-learning process.

The field is now known as audiovisual communications and educational technology, and audiovisual materials were viewed as an integral part of the educational system.

VS

TRADITIONAL TEACHING

DIGITAL TEACHING

Methods must be applicable for the

learners.

Teachers must flex to the needs of the learners.

Digital natives will not go backwards.

Technology is very much needed in

the classroom.

Technology is the pen and paper of the modern time.

Teachers must enrich themselves so they can keep abreast

with the students’

skills.

The schools are

developing the

technology used in

classroom instruction.

Motion pictures, filmstrips, slides of various sizes, transparencies for overhead projection, and specialized equipment such as rear screen projection or an opaque projector.

Ex. Ppt. Presentations etc.

all the various systems whereby straight

forward audio material can be played to a

class, group or individual.

Ex. Songs

Media that enable audio signals to be combined with moving visual sequences, thus enabling a further dimension to be added to integrated audio visual presentations

Ex. Movies, Documentaries

Makes learning more fun and accessible to

students. Serves as a paperless

classroom.

Ex. Edmodo

Management: considering technology is always improving, the

decision to purchase new technology is controversial (whether to buy

the current form or wait for the new) while managing your financial

budget.

New Skills: people will need to be learned/trained to successfully use

the new technology that is incorporated

Maintenance: the duration of its efficiency may affect the value of the

product

Costs: Once you purchase an expensive piece of technology the

value of it will decrease significantly

Time: reorganization and integration of new technology into any

lifestyle will result in much loss of time to become acquainted with

the new system

Waste Reduction: this will lead to lower costs and higher profitability

Reduced Workforce: with the use of technology, many jobs become automated resulting in fewer required positions

Increased Profitability: by increasing efficiency and reducing expenditures, technology allows jobs to be completed quicker and more accurately

Increased Productivity: team members coupled with the implementation of technology creates overall efficiency and success.

Improved Communications: allows information to be sent, received, and responded to instantaneously (whether through email, computer networks, cellphones, etc.)

“Technology is just a tool. In terms of

getting the kids working together and motivating

them, the teacher is still the most

important.”