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Embedding Technology in Curriculum Design and Development - Coggle Diagram
Embedding Technology
in Curriculum Design and Development
1. Introduction
Curriculum
: Planned learning experience to help learners to obtain knowledge
Quality curriculum
included appropriate purposes, methods, materials and assessment to assist effective learning.
In curriculum design, the level can be classified into
macro-level
and
micro-level
.
a.
Macro-level
is design the curriculum based on the sum total of courses. The example of macro contextual influences are philosophical and political factors, economical aspects, social and cultural aspects, psychological and technological aspects.
b.
Micro-level
is design the curriculum based on the specific course. The example of micro contextual influences are course objectives, teaching methods and evaluation process.
2. Embedding Technology in Curriculum Design
Instructional media can be classified into
non-projected media
, such as field trips and printed materials; in addition
projected media
, such as mobile phones and educational tablets.
Concept of projected media in twentieth century:
Massive Open Online Courses (MOOC)
, which included blended learning, gamification, embodied learning, inquiry based learning, mobile pedagogy in addition creating and sharing content.
Definition
: Use of technology in guiding, expanding and enhcancing the learning objectives.
Key Benefit (1)
Enhance the motivation, performance and achievements of the students.
Previous teaching depend on colorful graphic and diagram that aid in learning; embedded technology is able to provide animation that aid in learning.
Key Benefit (2)
Improve the way of communication and teaching
Previous teaching and communication is downward; embedded technology help for communication in lateral.
Key Benefit (3)
Foster social interaction beyond the classroom
Positive social environment which fosters learning among learners when they communicate with others, such as using MOOC.
Challenge
: Effective collect, analyze and implementing information in learning.
3. Foundations for Embedding Technology in Framing Language Curriculum
Framing
: The activity to implement appropriate method / material in learning process.
Example
:Mobile pedagogy in English Language Teaching
Language
is
functional and required purposeful usage
, such as speaking, listening, reading and writing.
With mobile learning, learners can
learn anytime and anywhere
in addition achieved the quality curriculum
With mobile learning, language learning apps can (i) create texts and share, with people worldwide; (ii) communicate with people worldwide at anytime; (iii) implement language outside the classroom; (iv) evaluate their competence of language; (v) construct new concepts and share with people worldwide; (vi) evaluate learning outcomes.
Foundation (1)
Ascertain the credibility and relevance of information in teaching and learning
Technology enable plenty information, news and records to share by worldwide. However, unlike printed dictionary or newspaper, there is no individual / authority in controlling and verifying the credibility of such information, news and records.
Foundation (2)
Utility of information in teaching and learning.
After verified the credibility, the way of utility is a key concern. Unlike printed teaching material, there is no clear guidelines and procedures in utility the information obtain through the technology.
4. Opportunities and Challenges in Embedding Technology in Curriculum
Opportunity (1)
Effective learning strategies
Opportunity (2)
Effective classroom management
For example, virtual classroom. Previously, teacher need to take attendance one-by-one, which is not effective in addition physical classroom limited the participants.
For example, offline recordings. Previously, if learners absent the lesson, they not able to catch up the learning progress.
Challenge (1)
Resources Limitations
Challenge (2)
Teacher's lack of knowledge and skills
Challenge (3)
Attitudes and beliefs of teachers
For example, teacher whom had used with the traditional ways of teaching.
For example, implement of advance online teaching tools, such as coggle and hp5.
For example, electronic devices and development of internet network, this is obviously limited in less developed nations.
CONCLUSION
Curriculum must in pace with the continuous development of technology to achieve quality teaching and learning, that lead to excellent in learners, nation and worldwide.
REFERENCE
Tamilmani, K. T. & Nagalakshmi, R. (2019). Embedding Technology in Curriculum Design and Development,
International Journal of Innovative Technology and Exploring Engineering, 8
(7C2), 252-256. Available at:
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/339948202_Embedding_Technology_in_Curriculum_Design_and_Development
