Computers have evolved from simply being tools for information and computation to becoming sophisticated information and communication technologies. Within schools, computer technology is now used to enhance education through tools like computer-assisted instruction, online resources, multimedia platforms, and networking capabilities. Effective use of information and communication technologies in education requires an understanding of technologies like wireless networks, applications, and ways to solve problems that may arise.

1. Educational Technology 2
Lesson 9
Author: Paz I. Lucido
By Alex A Moreno

2. Computers as
Information and
Communication
Technology
But the evolving pace of innovation in today’s Information Age is so dynamic
that within the first decade of the 21st century, computer technology in
education has matured to transform into an educative information and
communication technology in education

3. What Is Communication Technology?
Careers in communication technology require
the knowledge to operate, maintain, and
upgrade communications equipment.
Individuals within the computer technology
field must have an understanding of wireless
technologies, mechanical operations,
computer applications, and problem solving.
Schools offering Communication &
Technology degrees can also be found in
these popular choices.

4. Computer-assisted Instruction (CAI)
•was introduced using the principal of
individualized learning through a positive
climate the includes realism and appeal with
drill exercises that uses color, music and
animation.

5. ICT
Stands for "Information and Communication Technologies."
ICT refers to technologies that provide access to information
through telecommunications. It is similar to Information
Technology (IT), but focuses primarily on communication
technologies. This includes the Internet, wireless networks,
cell phones, and other communication mediums.

6. Communication media the PC Audiovisual media
(internet)
E-mail (text and video
Chat rooms
Blog sites
News services(print,
videoclip)
Music/movie/tv room
(Multimedia)
Text, sound, graphs,chart,
photos
Power-point presentation
CD, VCD, DVD player,
CDVCD
Educational websites
(internet)
Educational websites
Softwares, coursewares
School registration/records
accounting

8. To illustrate, let’s examine the programs
(capabilities) normally installed in an
ordinary modern PC.
Microsoft Office – program
for composing text, graphics,
photos in letters, articles,
reports, etc.
Power-point – for preparing
lecture presentations.
Excel – for spreadsheets and
similar graphic sheets.

9. Internet Explorer – Access to the internet.
Yahoo or Google – Website, email, chat rooms, Blog
sites, news service (print/video) educational
softwares etc.
Adobe Reader – Graphs/photo composition and editing.

10. MSN – Mail/chat
messaging
Windows media player –
CD, VCD player and editing film/video
Cyberlink Power – DVD player.
Gamehouse – Video games.

11. DISCUSSION
(after the research assignment or lecture by resource
person)
1. Discuss the capabilities of the PC outside of
education, namely:
a. electronic or e-commerce
b. e-finance
c. entertainment
d. advertising
e. propaganda or development communication
2. Discuss related issues:
a. Intellectual property rights
b. Pornography using the internet
c. Pyramiding scam using the internet
d. Gaming or lottery