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Computer Technology in Education - Coggle Diagram
Computer Technology in Education
EdTech
Short for educational technology
Refers to computer technologies that are specifically designed
For teaching-learning purposes
To improve students' education outcomes
Computer technologies in education
Computers and ICT equipments
Interactive whiteboards
Collaboration tools
Course management systems
Electronic, mobile and online
learning
MOOC
OCW
Google Scholar
Distance learning
Virtual reality
Augmented and virtual reality
Simulation
Virtual labs
Modeling software
Serious games
Educational games
Reference management
software
Plagiarism checker
IoT in Education
Better connectivity and collaboration –it gives students better access to learning materials and communication channels, and it allows educators to track and measure student progress in real time.
Plagiarism Checker
Compare submitted works by students against existing works to
check for similarity and plagiarism
21st century learning skills
The Internet has changed the way we work, live, play and learn (and will continue to change)
21stcentury skills transform students into “versatility”, that is, students who can “apply depth of skill to a progressively widening scope of situations and experiences, gaining new competencies, building relationships and assuming new roles.”
Information literacy
Foundational skill
Helps students to understand facts
found online
Teaches students how to separate
fact from fiction
Media literacy
The practice of identifying publishing methods, outlets, and sources
Helps to differentiate the ones that are credible
Learn which media outlets/formats to believe or ignore
Technology literacy
About the machines and technologies involved
Gives the basic info to understand what devices perform what tasks and why
Need to understand the concepts of computers, programming, and mobile devices
Benefits of computer technologies in
education
Allows education to continue
Become technologically literate
Level of interactivity
Can study at own pace
Issues and challenges
Budget
Maintenance & upgrading
No dedicated technical support
Not enough training, facilities and
resources
No Internet
Over reliance on technology
Digital divide
Challenges in online learning
Poor/no reliable Internet
Poor/no relevant gadgets
Digital divide
Having to share gadget with siblings
No conducive learning environment
Struggle to adapt/learn to use technologies
Heavier workload for students and educators