Mindanao University of Science and Technology
C.M Recto Avenue Lapasan, Cagayan de Oro City
BORJA, Melanie Bernadette S.
BEED-SPED2x3
My Learning Experience
•• Description and analysis of the group learning process :
In a group of learning process, what I like is that, there are unity and collaboration or sharing of ideas. As long as their are many person involve in a group, their are also many opinions, ideas, thoughts, comments. In another side about group work, what we really don't like about it is that most often some members of the group are not committed,they don't care about a certain project or activity, and also some members will only depend to the leader. The possibility of being lazy and relax of doing a project are really existing. Also, the group itself don't agree in one ideas that's why sometimes it can create chaos.
•• Synthesis of readings and research from this subject:
The synthesis of readings and research from this subject is that e-learning, instructional technology and learning technology, educational technology is the use of technology to support the learning process. A global citizen, a global Teacher modern times paved us the way for different technological advances that prevent to be very helpful in our everyday living. Different technological advances created a new trend to satisfy our thirst for modernism and high-tech living. With these new trends, our educational system is also coinciding with this making learning more advanced through the use of modern devices. During those times computers are only used for computing and storing data. Computers proved to very helpful and useful for education that integration has been the topic during seminars and workshops and how can we utilize it to help our students face the world surrounded by modem technology. It is true that technology has its plus and minuses. Others may also say that because of technological advances, we are all teaching our children to become lazy and just depend on the computer. Yet let us accept the fact that time has changed, our times are evolving and we could no longer apply what we have learned in the previous years to the generation of today. We should go with the flow. We just have to know our limitations in using these modern technologies. These are made to make our life easier and comfortable. We are human beings ad we are given the mind so we can manipulate things accordingly. Moreover, because of these trends in teaching, we also allow ourselves to grow. We are no longer stagnant to the traditional methods. We are now more open to new ideas that would not just increase our students learning but also ourselves. As we open ourselves to new fad, we can no longer feel outcast… we are part of the modern world and we are now all ready to face a more challenging role and that is to become the teacher of tomorrow’s youth. Why would we keep ourselves inside a nutshell when we can explore the world? The world is at our advantage, the world is waiting for us. Furthermore being inclined with these technological advances, we must also know our responsibilities. It is not every time that we have to let our students tinker the computer and we would juts sit back and relax knowing that that the world wide web or www. can provide the much needed information. We could not just do that. We are not teaching them anymore. We are feeding them with information that is not anymore filtered if they teach moral or ethical values. Modern devices such as computers are only a tool for learning. It is not the one who will teach us. It is still far more different than having a teacher in front who could explain the information being fed to these young minds. We just have to remember that the best computer in the world in our minds. We, the teachers, don’t just fed information nor just teach these children the basics of addition and subtraction or the proper use of grammar, we also touch their lives, we become a part of them, a part of their lives that could not just be erases or deleted by just a click away. We remain in their hearts forever. Teachers and facilitators in both formal and non-formal education settings are trying to ensure the effective use of Technology. Contrary to many teachers' fears, they are not an endangered species. Teachers and instructors are not at risk of being replaced by computers, but with the advent of technology and the development of a knowledge-based society, their role needs to be redefined. Teachers need training not only in computer literacy but also in the application of various kinds of educational software in teaching and learning. Furthermore, they need to learn how to integrate technology into their classroom activities and school structure. Technology presents vast possibilities for teaching and learning, but there have to be people to figure out how best to use it. Educational technology is most simply and comfortably defined as an array of tools that might prove helpful in advancing student learning. Educational technology is intended to improve education over what it would be without technology. Some of the claimed benefits like Easy-to-access course materials, Student motivation, Wide participation , Improved student writing, and Subjects made easier to learn .
•• Reflection:
In this, I reflect to myself that a teacher is a person who provides schooling for others. A teacher who facilitates education for an individual student may also be described as a personal tutor. To be open minded also is very important in terms of accepting suggestions and ideas of a teacher. For us educators is to provide a fun and entertaining atmosphere where creativity, study, education and knowledge are at the forefront and the teacher’s freedom and flexibility in how he or she chooses to conduct education. A teacher can leverage impact on many more beneficiaries, but also because it is not difficult, even in poor countries, to bring most or all teachers to technology, rather than having to take technology out to all the teachers. Therefore, teacher training is crucial. This educational network can become a tool that on the one hand facilitates teacher training and on the other hand helps them to take full advantage of the potential of technology to enhance student learning.
