What is Technology?

Technology refers to a mix of process and product used in the application of knowledge. It
includes tools from pencil and paper to the latest electronic gadgets and tools for practical
tasks.
Technology is a body of knowledge devoted to creating tools, processing actions and the
extracting materials.
We use technology to accomplish various tasks in our daily lives. Briefly, we can describe
technology as products and processes used to simplify our daily lives.
We use technology at work, at school, everywhere, for communication, transportation,
learning, manufacturing, securing data, and many more.
Technology is human knowledge which involves tools, materials, and systems. The application
of technology typically results in products. If technology is well applied, it benefits human, but if
not, it used for malicious reasons.
Technologies are machinery and equipment developed from the application of scientific
knowledge.
Examples are Apple and Samsung, use high-end technology to create new smartphones and
other electronic devices by employing advanced technology.
Technology is dynamic; it keeps on improving because our needs and demands for technology
keep on changing.

What is ICT Literacy?

It is the use of digital technology, communication tools and/or networks to access, manage,
integrate, evaluate, create and communicate information in order to function in a knowledge
society (Guro 21, 2011)
ICT skills permit successful individuals to think critically, apply knowledge and skills to new
situations, to analyze new information, to communicate, to collaborate, to solve problems, and
made decisions with others in order to participate effectively on society. Literacy with ICT
applications permits individuals to do this effectively and efficiently in the school, home, and
workplace in response to social civic and employment demands.
21st century skills with ICT literacy
For communication skills- using communication, information processing and research tools,
such as WORD PROCESSING, EMAIL, GROUPWARE, PRESENTATION, WEB DEVELOPMENT, AND
INTERNET SEARCH TOOLS to ACCESS, MANAGE, INTEGRATE, EVALUATE, CREATE, AND
COMMUNICATE INFORMATION.
For critical thinking and systems thinking/ problem identification, formulation and solution/
creativity and intellectual society- using problem-solving tools such as SPREADSHEETS,
DECISION SUPPORT, DESIGN TOOLS, TO MANAGE COMPLEXITY, SOLVE PROBLEMS, AND THINK
CREATIVELY AND SYSTEMATICALLY.
For interpersonal and collaborative skills/ self direction/ accountability and adaptability- using
personal management development, and productivity tools such as COLLABORATION, TIME
MANAGEMENT/CALENDAR AND E-LEARNING TOOLS to enhance productivity, self direction and
personal development
For social responsibility- using communication and social networking tools such as
MICROBLOGS (eg Twitter), BLOGS, SOCIAL NETWORKING (eg. FACEBOOK, YELP) OR CROWD
SOURCING (eg Kickstart) to support or promote importance social positions or issues.

What is Educational Technology?

It refers to the use of technology in teaching and learning. Educational technology includes both
the non digital (flip charts, pictures, models, and realias, etc) and digital (electronic tools,
hardware, software and connections)
It is defined as the use of technology tools in general learning areas in education that allow
students to apply computer and technology skills and problems solving skills.
It is a theory about how problems in human learning are identified and solved.
Teaching, learning, and technology combined together can achieve the ultimate goal of
effective knowledge transfer.
Educational technology is the application of scientific knowledge about learning and the
conditions of learning to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of teaching and learning.
Also called curriculum integration, therefore, involves the combination of technology to
enhance the learning process of students. Thus, improving the efficiency of the process of
learning.
Educational technology is the study and ethical practice of facilitating learning and improving
performance by creating, using, and managing appropriate technological process and
resources.
Educational technology is a systematic, iterative process for designing instruction or training
used to improve performance.
Education technology involves the disciplined application of knowledge for the purpose of
improving learning, instruction and/or performance.
See phone for the history of educational technology
Include the digital and non digital learning resources see phone

What is Digital Literacy?

It is the ability to find, evaluate, utilize, share, and create contents using information
technologies and the internet (Cornell University). According to American Library Association
(2018) digital literacy is the ability to use information and communication requiring both
cognitive and technical skills.
Digital literacy also refers to content creation. That includes writing in digital formats such as
EMAIL, BLOGS, AND TWEETS as well as crating other forms of media such as VIDEOS AND
PODCASTS.
It refers to a particular set of competencies that allow you to function and participate fully in a
digital world.
Teaching students how to become digital citizens. A digital citizen acts appropriately and
ethically in an online environment. They must be able to resolve conflicts, source material
ethically and interact with the wider world in a responsible manner.
To be digitally literate, you need to be able to NAVIGATE, EVALUATE, AND CREATE using all
forms of digital technologies for example, SMARTPHONES, LAPTOPS, AND COMPUTERS.

What is Digital Learning?

It is any type of learning that is accompanied by technology or by instructional practice that
makes effective use of technology. It encompasses the application of a wide spectrum of
practices which included blended or virtual learning. It can come as online or off-line which
utilizes digital technology.
Digital learning is learning facilitated by technology that gives students some element of control
over time, place, path/or pace
See phone for the three elements
Digital technology is more than just providing students with a laptop. Digital learning requires a
combination of technology, digital content, and instruction (see phone)
The term digital learning or adaptive learning can refer to a broad range of services, tools, and
curricular models designed to create individualized learning for students. the concepts
intersects—and overlaps—with notions including adaptive learning, differentiated instruction,
competency-based education and analytics.