Module 7

Activity 7.1

Identify the logo.

Activity 7.2

1. When you hear the word distance education what comes first into your mind?

- Distance education is where the students utilize the internet to attend classes and complete courses, without having to physically attend a school.

2. What do we mean by distance learning?

- Distance learning is a way of educating students online. Lectures and learning materials are sent over the internet. Students work from home, not in a classroom.

3. What did you observe in your activity?

- In this activity, I observed that there are many different platforms and tools that we can use to facilitate the learning of the students.

4. Which educational online platform would you prefer the most? Why?

- The educational online platform that I prefer the most, is Google classroom because it is easy to use, encourage collaboration between students, and rganize assignments and create a paperless classroom.

5. What do we mean by blended learning?

- Blended learning is a combination of learning activities wherein a part of the lesson is delivered online while the other part is handled in actual physical setting of the classroom.

6. What do we mean by network?

- Network means any application or tools which enables users to communicate with each other by posting information, comments, messages, images, etc.

7. What are the different social networking platforms?

- Social Networking Platforms includes:

- Facebook apparently is the biggest social networking site founded in 2004 based in Menlo Park, California.

- Twitter does not provide social networking service but it also gives online news.

- LinkedIn is another social networking website for work.

- Google+ is designed to be a total communication social network.

- Youtube is an American video-sharing website where users can upload, view and even share video clips or multimedia production.

- Pinterest is another social media tool that like Youtube, is often thought of as otherwise.

- Instagram a platform where users share visual stories.

- Tumblr is a networking site that combines social media and blogging.

- MySpace is another popular social networking website where members can make friens, post blogs and photos, videos.

- Flickr is an image and video hosting website that was created by Ludicorp in 2004 and acquired by yahoo.

- Bebo is a social networking website with the backronym “Blog early, Blog often”

8. Can social networking platforms be used in teaching and learning? How?

- Absolutely yes, social networking platforms can be used in teaching and learning as it also collaborative and is used to connect and communicate with everyone. For example, using Facebook group to send all the the requirements of students. 

9. What do you think are the benefits of social networking platforms?

- Using social networking websites opens an array of benefits for users. The world has become a global village through connectivity, they provide information and support learning or augment educational activities.

10. What are the dangers of using social networking sites?

- One major risk is making friends with stranger who may actually be a predator pr a cyberbully. There are also trolls who actually instigate conflict, misunderstanding or emotional response by eliciting anger or ill feelings from other users through social media. Their ability to socialize is incapacitated as they devote hours or days on gaming or using the computer manifesting abuse to themselves.

EXERCISES:

Multiple choice:

1. B

2. D

3. B

4. A

5. A

Module 6

ACTIVITY 6.1

Take the Digital Literacy Skills Self-Inventory and find out how confident you are when working online by putting a check mark ( ✔ ) in the corresponding column.

ACTIVITY 6.2

1. What did you observe in our activity?

- I observed that this activity consists of digital practices that serves as self-inventory to test our digital literacy skills. These practices should be develop for us to be skilled and confident when working online.

2. Are you confident enough in using technology in the classroom?

- Honestly, I'm not really that confident. It depends on the technology that I I'll be using in the classroom. I think, I need to learn more and improve my skill.

3. When we say digital literacy skills what comes first into your mind?

- The first thing that comes into my mind is the ability and expertise in using technological tools as well as having the competence on it.

4. What is the difference of digital literacy to digital literacy skills?

- Digital skills mean that you know how to use technological tools while Digital literacy means that you can use these tools to clearly and effectively communicate all the key components of it. It means that you know how to use tools appropriately for both personal and professional purposes.

5. What do you think are the digital literacy skills?

- The eight (8) digital literacy skills needed to become digitally literate are:

- Coding

- Collaboration.

- Cloud Software

- Word Processing Software 

- Screencasting

- Personal Archiving 

- Information Evaluation 

- Use of social media 

6. What are the four C’s in the 21st century skills?

- Critical thinking 

- Creativity

- Communications

- Collaboration

7. What do we mean by critical thinking?

- Critical thinking is learning how to solve problems. It is the ability to clearly express your ideas, ask relevant questions, maintain respect, and build trust is just as important as when communicating in person.

8. What do we mean by creativity?

- Creativity requires students to think out of the box and to take pride in what is uniquely theirs. It involves transforming your ideas, imagination, and dreams into reality.

9. What do we mean by communication?

- Communications makes students express their ideas in the clearest and organized manner. It is the ability to clearly express your ideas, ask relevant questions, maintain respect, and build trust is just as important as when communicating in person.

10. What do we mean by collaboration?

- Collaboration happens when students know how to work well with others to accomplished a given task or to solve a problem at hand. Collaboration skills enable you to work toward a common goal with others.

ACTIVITY 6.3

Visit this site https://educationaltechnology.net/ and navigate it by getting the information of the following ASSURE model, distance learning, Technology Integration, instructional technology all of it can be found at that site.

ASSURE is a way to ensure that the learning environment is appropriate for students. It is an instructional design model that has the goal of producing more effective teaching and learning.

The ASSURE acronym stands for these important components:

 A- Analyze Learners - The first step in the process is that the teacher should analyze the attributes of her learners. There should be a focus on those learner characteristics which are associated with the learning outcomes desired. The information gathered will help you in the decisions that you make with respect to the other steps in the process. When you determine the character of the learners, it will guide you in choosing specific strategies and resources to aid the learning process.

S- State Objectives - After the analysis of the learner attributes, the teacher must state standards and objectives for the learning module. This statement consists of a specification of what the learners will be able to do as a result of the instruction. To be more concrete about things, this statement will focus on what the learner will know or be able to do as a result of the instruction. 

S- Select Instructional Methods, Media, and Materials - Given what your learning objectives are, it’s necessary to pick instructional strategies, technology, and media that will bring about the results that you want.Learning is at its best when the teacher merely leads the student into discovering the correct answer to a problem themselves. An effective teacher is merely a facilitator to the process of learning.

 U- Utilize Media and Materials - This step in the ASSURE process concerns making a plan as to how you will utilize the technology, media, and materials that you have selected. As with all of the instructional steps, you must make sure that your plans contribute towards producing the objectives that you have laid down. It’s important to follow the “five p’s” process to achieve this:

- Preview the Technology, Media, and Materials

- Prepare the Technology, Media, and Materials

- Prepare the Environment

- Prepare the Learners

- Provide the Learning Experience

R- Require Learner Participation - The most basic step that you can take is requiring participation of the students in class discussions. A more sophisticated approach would require that students prepare questions and comments at home to bring into the class. You might try even allowing individual students to lead classes or discussions in the style of a seminar. This plan needs to be more specific than just saying that they will listen and absorb the material. Maybe you will encourage a specific kind of note-taking or other learning strategies.

E- Evaluate and Revise - The final step in the ASSURE process is just as crucial as all of the others. In this step, you evaluate the impact of your teaching on student learning. This includes an evaluation of your teaching strategies and the technology, media, and materials that you used. The following questions are useful to ask during this evaluation

EXERCISES:

1. C

2. D

3. C

4. A

5. A

Module 5

ACTIVITY 5.1

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c0xa98cy-Rw

The video is all about the 21st century learners and how the media are changing the way young people learn, play, socialize and participate in civic life.

ACTIVITY 5.2

1. What comes first into your mind after watching the video?

- After watching the video, I learned that the use of digital media engages students in using 21st century skills and provide a variety of creative, digital-age reflection opportunities. As one of the speaker in the video said, no kid is born digitally native, kids are born consuming it. Those kids who are great user of digital media have support system that inspire them and help them develop those skills. So, I can say that environmental factors is very important to mold the digital learners. Teachers and schools play an important role by giving wide access to technology, so the learners can acquire the set of skills and adapt certain characteristics of 21st century learners.

2. What comes first into your mind when you hear the word technology collaborative tools in digital world?

The first thought that comes into my mind is the engagement of everyone in digital world through the use of technology. Learners as well as teachers have to collaborate using these tools to achieve the learning goals.

3. What do you think are the collaborative tools use in teaching?

These collaborative tools includes:

- Skype/Zoom/Google Meet

- Blogging

- Wiki

- Google Group or Google Form

- Web conferencing

- Realtime Board

4. What collaborative tools do you think you can utilize to the fullest? why?

I think, the tool that I can utilize to the fullest is the Google form, because it is the tool that are mostly used by my professors.

5. Why is it important to study this collaborative tools?

It is so important as it help open doors of communication between everyone involved and promote productivity.

6. How will these collaborative tools improve the teaching and learning process?

- It improves the teaching and learning process because it serves as a platform that enable the teachers and the learners to collaborate and share ideas and insights that greatly adds up the knowledge of both parties. Using collaborative tools can be helpful in monitoring the student's progress and giving feedback for improvements.

7. Learners now a days learn through collaboration with the use of technology. As a pre-service teacher, what actions will you take as you prepare yourself to handle this type of students?

As a pre-service teacher, I need to be competent and excellent in the use of technology as well. I have to use different techniques and strategies to improve my ability as it also affects to my student's learning the way I teach them.

8. How will you handle your lessons in order that you will make learners become more engaged and effectively take accountability of their learning?

- To be able to make my students more engaged and effective in their learning, I should make my lessons more interesting, creative and catchy by giving activities that enable them to relate the topic and connect it from their own experiences. I think it would make them more motivated to learn.

9. What can you say about google form as one of collaborative tools?

- Google forms is one way to share your ideas and have a collaborative discussion. It is useful in taking quiz and exams etc. So I can say, it is helpful for students to gain knowledge.

10. What is the difference of blog and vlogs? How will blog help the students?

- A blog is pure text based, it can feature text, images and other methods of content including GIF’s and documents such as PDF’s. On the other hand vlogging contains video content instead of textual content.

Blogging help the students to develop and  improve writing skills which will stick with them forever, their thinking muscles will be in continuous development, and they will also develop a better understanding of the world that surrounds them.

EXERCISES

Multiple choice:

1.  D

2. B

3. C

4. A

5. C

Module 4

ACTIVITY 4.1

Tutorial video on how to create an ePortfolio using Google site.

ACTIVITY 4.2

1. When you hear the word portfolio what comes first into your mind?

- When I hear the word portfolio, the thought that comes first into my mind is the compilation of documents and other materials that are used as an evidence of student's progress. It is where the sample of student's works and reflections are collected and organized.

2. What do we mean by ePortfolio?

- E-portfolio is same as portfolio in terms of the use and purpose of documenting and compiling student's works, but ePortfolio is more updated because it uses digital technology that are essential in this century. It is a collection of digital files (artifacts) that are shared electronically for the purpose of reflection, comment and evaluation. It contains a wide range of digital files, including but not limited to, text or PDF documents, videos, sound files, images and links to other websites or online resources.

3. Where can you make an ePortfolio?

- We can create ePortfolio using Google site. We can develop the website by ourselves or collaborate with others to create the content of the pages. We can decide the level of sharing you would like to permit, who the owners of the website are, and to whom we’d like to give permission to edit or revise the site. We can also provide permission to visitors for viewing purposes only.

4. When we say Home page What comes first into your mind?

- It is the main page of a website where visitors can find your profile information, including your social proof, and headline.

5. When you hear the word pages what comes first into your mind?

- It is a place in your website where you can show all your contents, in the form of texts, images, videos, PDF, and many more.

6. When we say reflection what comes first into your mind?

- When we say reflection, it means a process of thinking or evaluating what have you learned and relating or applying the lesson to your own experiences.

7. What do we mean by description?

- It means the statement that describe the topic you're reflecting on, whether it's about your personal experience or academic subject.

8. What do we mean by feelings?

- Feelings is an emotion you putinitialomething. Feelings in writing a reflection is important since it only shows that you are involved in your learning when you are emotionally attached to a certain topic. 

9. What do we mean by conclusion?

- It sums up all the overall idea of the topic. It is the final part where you state what you have learned and what will you do for improvements.

10. What do we mean by action plan?

Action plan means as a detailed plan outlining actions needed to achieve a specific goal.

EXERCISES:

1. B

2. D

3. D

4. D

5. A

Module 3

Activity 3.1 Discuss the video

              In the video, the speaker showed some low-tech ideas that could be used in any classroom setting. He demonstrated how to make a simple and easy instructional materials that can be used as teaching aids which require low cost or available cheaply, and developed by locally available resources and expedite the process of learning in the classroom. It could really help the learners as well as the teacher to have a collaborative discussion and activities. First, he used the card stock paper and turned it into a simple choice board, then the 6x6 inch cardboard to a cube, and lastly, the self adhesive foam board and turned it to what he called magnetic words for essays and other uses.  With the use of these simple ideas and resources, we can produce an educational tool and materials that are really interesting to use and the students will surely enjoy. 

Activity 3.2

1. What can you say about non-digital teaching materials?

☞ This is more conventional as it uses teaching resources that are present in the classroom, such as boards, charts, and handouts. I can say that it is useful and reliable visual aids because it is quick and easy to use and available in all teaching accommodation.

2. What is the difference of non-digital and digital learning materials?

☞  The two has a major difference since the non-digital learning materials are more into traditional educational methods such as using textbooks or printed materials, chalkboard, and other "real object" instructional materials, while the digital learning materials are using the internet as its medium of learning and instruction. These include e-textbooks, e-workbooks, educational videos, e-tests, etc.

3. Which do you prefer non-digital or digital learning materials? Why?

☞ I prefer a digital learning materials because for me, it is more interactive and the students are more involved in all tasks and activities.

4. What can you say about digital learning materials?

☞  It is a kind of instructional materials that are conveyed through digital media. The learning is facilitated using a combination of technology, digital content, and instructions. It includes blended learning, flipped learning, personalized learning, and other strategies that rely on digital tools to a small or large degree.

5. What are the different samples of non-digital learning materials?

☞  Different samples of non-digital learning materials includes; Diorama, nature table, writing board, flip chart, zigzag board, wall display, rope and pole display board.

6. Which non-digital learning materials can you do? Why?

☞ I can do the wall display  and diorama because I think, it is simple and fun to make and it also can easily get learner's attention as it is creative and unique.

7. What are the different samples of digital learning materials?

☞ Using mobile phone and the QR code

     Using laptop and the infographics

     Using iPad/laptop and online bulletin board

8. What digital learning materials can you perform? Why?

☞ I think, I can perform the making of online bulletin board and infographics because it is fun and interesting.

9. What do you think are the positive effect of digital learning materials?

☞ The use of these online learning materials are really helpful and effective as it enhance students’ learning experience and provide students to practice without limitations of time, space and place. Their involvement in the online learning tasks showed greater learning gains.

10. What do you think are the negative effect of digital learning materials?

☞ The exposure to technology on a daily basis is not always encouraging learning but possibly distracting learning from learners as their response is to watch, listen but not to learn from it as it is simply for entertainment. So it is important to accompanied with appropriate instructional approaches that facilitate students’ selection, organization and integration of new information and knowledge.

Exercises:

Multiple choice

1. C

2. C

3. D

4. C

5. B

6. C

7. A

8. B

9. B

10. B

Module 2

ACTIVITY:

ANALYSIS:

1. What can you say about the photo?

- The photo shows that the person is being controlled and enslaved by the gadget he owned, and I can say that this is really happening nowadays. Most of us are so attached to our gadgets and mobile devices that's why it's hard and kinda boring when we don't have it, it gives us convenience and entertainment and most of all it keeps us connected. It helps us in many ways, not realizing that it's already controlling us. 

As the advancement of technology arises, we cannot deny the fact that we become more and more reliant and the worst, addicted to it. If we don't know how to manage the use of it, it will affect our life negatively. Use it wisely, do not let it control you.

2. Would your life as a teacher be also influence by the new technologies?

- Yes, but in a good way. As a 21st century teacher, we need to be excellent and competent in our field. So since technology is an important tool that we used in teaching as well as in learning and it becomes a necessity these days, I think, being influenced by the new technologies is a great help specially in my teaching profession. 

As every coin has two sides same is the case with technology. It depends on users that how much they use it. Now technology has become part and parcel of our lives.

3. Should we live our lives to be controlled by technology or should we control the utilization of technology in our lives? How?

- Of course, we should control the utilization of technology in our lives than to be controlled by it. We can possibly do it by moderating our technology use and focusing on tasks without the distraction of technology, we can improve work productivity and efficiency, as well as create more relaxed recreational time. 

4. What do you think are the risk of technology to the learners?

- There are so many risk of technology to the learners including:

1. Exposure to inappropriate content, including on-line pornography, extremism.

2. Lifestyle websites like self-harms and suicide sites, and hate sites.

3. Cyber-bullying in all forms, receiving sexually explicit image or message.

4. Privacy issues including disclosure of personal information.

5. Health and well being (amount of time spent on-line, internet gaming and many more)

6. Prolonged exposure to on-line technologies, particularly at an early age.

7. Addiction to gambling and gaming.

8. Theft and fraud from activities such as phishing.

9. Viruses, trojan, spyware and other malware.

10.Social pressure to maintain online networks via texting and social networking sites

5. What can you do to avoid such risk?

- By knowing the right way to use technology, and following e-Safety rules:

● E-safety takes care not only of internet technologies but also of electronic communications via mobile phones, games console and wireless technology. It highlights the need to educate children and young people about the benefits, risk and responsibilities of using information technology.

● E-safety helps safeguard children and young people in the digital world.

● E-safety emphasizes learning to understand and new technologies in a positive way.

● E-safety educate children about the risks as well as the benefits so we can feel confident online.

● E-safety supports young learners and adults to develop safer online behaviors, both in school or out of school.

6. What do you think are the minor risk of using internet?

- In school, some minor misuse made by learners including the following.

● Copying information into assignments and failing to acknowledge the source.

● Downloading materials not relevant to their studies

● Misconduct associated with subject logins, such as using someone else password

● Leaving a mobile phone turned on during class periods

● Unauthorized taking of pictures or image with mobile phone camera

7. How can technology affect the learners at school?

- Technology can affect learners at school whether positively or negatively. Technology use allows many more students to be actively thinking about information, making choices, and executing skills than is typical in teacher-led lessons. It also provides a very different set of challenges and different ways in which students can demonstrate what they understand. However, if it is used improperly, it will lead to risk of the learners. 

8. What should be consider in setting up an educational room?

- In setting up an educational room, we need to consider the learner's needs and the basic safety rules. We need to make sure that we provide their educational needs so that the learners can have a better learning experience and they can express their potential.

9. What do you think are the safety rules that can reduce risk of accidents in the working stations should include?

- More specifically safety rules that can reduce risk of accidents in the working stations should include:

1. No trailing wires across or around the room which people can trip on

2. Electrical sockets should not be overload

3. Electrical equipment should be safety-tested at least once a year

4. There should be adequate space around desk for people to move

5. Bags and obstacles should be stored out of the way

6. Foods and drinks should not be place near machines

7. Heating and ventilation should be suitable for the working environment

8. Fire extinguisher should be available

9. Fire exits should be clearly marked and free from clutter

10. As a future teacher. What do you think are the implication for teachers and teaching?

-  As a future teacher, I think the implications for teachers and teaching would be:

1. Guide the teacher on what they should teach that relate to ICT, and how to teach it.

2. Technology should never replace human teacher.

3. There are rules and regulation that governs the use of technology.

4. All the issue and many more shall be part of the teaching content as each teacher will be encourage to use technology in teaching.

Module 1

ACTIVITY:

What kind of teacher would you like after you graduate? Why?

            After I graduate, I would like to be a teacher using modern strategy as shown in picture 1, because I believe that using modern tools as a medium of teaching and learning are essential nowadays, as technology is all around us and only continues to expand in its many uses. Using modern strategies are more efficient and highly effective than the traditional strategies. Although many people like to rely on traditional methods of teaching, the possibilities that open when technology is brought into the classroom are endless. 

ANALYSIS:

1. What do we mean by ICT?

● Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) refers to all communication technologies, including the internet, wireless networks, cell phones, computers, software, middleware, video-conferencing, social networking, and other media applications and services which can impact student learning when teachers are digitally literate and understand how to integrate it into curriculum. 

2. What are the seven domain of ICT Competency Standard?

Domain 1: Understand ICT in Education

Domain 2: Curriculum and assessment

Domain 3: Pedagogy

Domain 4: Technology tools

Domain 5: Organization and Administration

Domain 6: Teacher Professional Learning

Domain 7: Teacher Disposition

3. What do we mean by ISTE?

● The International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) is the foremost organization in teaching technology in the classroom. It has quality standards for how to use and approach technology in class. These standards are ultra-high technology education benchmarks for both learners and teachers. 

4. What are the six ICT competency standard for teacher based on ISTE?

Standard 1: Technology Operation and Concepts

Standard 2: Planning and Designing Learning Environment and Experience

Standard 3: Teaching, Learning and Curriculum

Standard 4: Assessment and Evaluation

Standard 5: Productivity and Professional Practice

Standard 6: Social, Ethical, Legal and Human Issue

5. What are the six ICT competency standard for students based on ISTE?

Standard 1: Creativity and Innovation

Standard 2: Communication and Collaboration

Standard 3: Research and Information Fluency

Standard 4: Critical Thinking, Problem-Solving and Decision Making

Standard 5: Digital Citizenship

Standard 6: Technology Operation and Concept

6. What are the advantages of a teacher who follows the ICT competency standard?

● The advantages of a teacher who follows the ICT competency standard includes:

- Teacher technical ability and knowledge of ICTs.

- Effective professional development.

- Mastery and development of teachers' ICT related skills.

- ICTs motivate (some) teachers. ICTs can be an important motivation tool to promote and enable teacher professional development.

7. What do we mean by digital citizenship?

● It means having a deep understanding of the digital age’s underlying social, ethical, and legal issues as well as understanding the rights and responsibilities that go along with using modern technology. ISTE standards require every student to be a good digital citizen that act as role models for healthy, safe, and responsible behavior online.

8. Can you perform a digital type of instructional materials?

● Yes, there are many technological tools to use so we can perform a digital type of instructional materials like making online outputs and videos.

9. What are the advantages of a digital technology?

● It is easily accessible, the study material can be easily accessed on any gadget compatible with the software.

● Encourages individual learning and it provides great opportunities for making learning more effective for everyone with different needs.

● Distance learning. Technology aid the teacher to connect to their students even from a great geographical distance.

● Benefits for teachers. With countless online resources, technology can help improve teaching. It provides enormous support to the teacher as the facilitator of learning, it has modernized the teaching-learning environment,  it  opens new fields in educational researches, it  adds to the competence of teachers and inculcates scientific outlook and lastly, it supports teacher professional development.

● Benefits for students. It enhance learners’ communication skills through social interactions, and  it upgrades learners’ higher-order-thinking skill: critical thinking, problem solving and creativity

10.Based on ISTE national educational technology standard for students. Stated that students must be creativity and innovation. What do you mean by creativity and innovation?

● This standard will produce students who demonstrate creative thinking, construct knowledge, develop innovative products and process using technology from existing knowledge.

11.A communication tool used to send and receive videos, pictures, link and files in a wireless way?

● Email/Messenger

12. Example of hand-held device?

● Mobile phones

13. What are the three domains in educational technology?

 Technology as a tutor

 Technology as a teaching tool

 Technology as a learning tool