LESSON 9: COMPUTERS AS INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY

Content:

            We have learned that Information and Communication Technology (ICT) is a powerful tool to educative process. Now, we are to consider the “computer”, the third revolution in education as an ICT. The computer today is like reading and writing where a learner should be literate in it. In this lesson, some of the programs installed in a computer were also determined like Microsoft office, Power Point, Excel, Yahoo or Google, and all other applications which are very useful in the teaching-learning.

            Instructional media was also differentiated with Educational Communication media where the previous is consist of audio-visual aids and can enhance and enrich teaching-learning process while the latter involves media of communication to audiences, it uses print, film, and other media for communication. Through the advent of computer, these were being combined to the fact that personal computer is tool for both audio-visual creations and media communication.

Experience:

            I don’t think if there is one of today’s learners who do not know how to manipulate the computer. It is a necessity to be literate in the PC for we are in the world of Information Technology. That is why we are now unto practical application of the basic manipulation of the computer and the programs inside it.

Reflection:

            It’s very important to really understand the concept of computer as an ICT because its usage is risky when not used properly. We need to use an appropriate ICT in our teaching-learning process where students are able to relate it to their real life situation and soon apply it in their endeavors in life. In order to do that, we need to be knowledgeable of the tools we are using so that we can integrate technology in a most meaningful way.

Application:

            As future teachers, ICT will already be part of our teaching. It’s very important that we are equipped with the technologies present today. But we should always remember that computers as ICT are just aids or tools and not replacement of the teacher.