WHAT IS EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY Objective: Define educational technology and differentiate it with related technologies such as instructional technology,

information technology, and educational media. Topics: Educational Technology Instructional Technology Information Technology Educational Media Activities: Lesson Presentation Class Discussion Small Group Collaboration Role Playing Games Others Output: Individual Reflection Recommended Reading: Wikipedia: Educational Technology INSTRUCTIONAL MEDIA RESOURCES Objective: Gain comprehensive knowledge of the roles of media resources in teaching and learning. Topic: Influences of Media Technology in Curriculum and Instruction Activities: Lesson Presentation Class Discussion Small Group Collaboration Role Playing Games Others Output: Individual Reflection Recommended Readings: Wikipedia: Media Literacy mediaeducation.net: Media Education Across the Curriculum

LEARNING THEORIES Objective: Get acquainted with the different learning theories that influence utilization of instructional media resources. Topics: Behaviorism Cognitivism Constructivism Others Activities: Lesson Presentation Class Discussion Small Group Collaboration Role Playing Games Others Output: Individual Reflection Recommended Reading: Wikipedia: Learning Theories ISSUES AND TRENDS IN THE USE OF COMPUTERS AND TECHNOLOGY Objective: Identify the trends and cultural and societal issues in the use of media technology in classroom instructions. Topics: World trends in the use of technology for classroom instructions. Internet addiction, digital divide, plagiarism, copyright, fair use, etc. Activities: Lesson Presentation Class Discussion Small Group Collaboration Role Playing Games Others Output: Individual Reflection Recommended Readings:

Internet Addition Self Assessment Test / Internet Addiction Factsheet Internet Addiction Disorder: Causes, Symptoms,and Consequences Plagiarism / Copyrights Issues ROLES OF COMPUTERS AND TEACHERS IN EDUCATION Objective: Get acquainted with the critical role of teachers in the use of media technology in classroom teaching. Topic: Teachers as content expertss, instructional designer, assessor, co-learner, etc. Activity: Answer the question: What do you think is the most important role of teachers in integrating technology into the lesson plan? Why? Output: Pass your individual reflection during class time.