3. • Technology is widespread among schools these days. It has the ability to
create profound changes in teaching and learning.
• Technology is a fundamental part in educational process. Teachers who use
technology in class can help to prepare students for success in the digital
era.
• Virtual classrooms can be a useful tool at every level of education. It
provides the students with the time and resources to develop the skills they
need.
4. INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY
• It refers to the integration of technology into the educational process to
enhance learning, teaching and assessment. It is the theory and practice of
using technology for education.
• Main purpose of Instructional Technology is to create engaging and effective
learning experiences.
• It provides better access to information, more opportunities for collaboration
and better capabilities for meeting diverse learner’s needs.
5. BENEFITS
• Engagement and Interactivity : Virtual simulation, gamified contents, online
discussion platform helps in active participation and critical thinking.
• Personalization : Allows for individualized learning experiences.
• Accessto information : The internet provides a vast repository of information
and resources, enabling students to accessa wide range of educational
materials.
• Collaborative learning : Instructional Technology provides unparalleled
opportunities for collaborative learning. Digital tools helps students to work
collaboratively outside the classrooms.
• Real-time feedback : provides better capabilities for gathering or providing
6. • It is the systematic application of scientific knowledge about teaching,
learning and conditions of learning to improve the efficiency of teaching and
learning.
• It effectively used technology tools such as media, measures and networking
hardwares for their effective application.
• Theprimary goal of teaching technology is to enhance the knowledge of the
learner with the help of technology.
• It provides opportunities for more learner – centered education and allows
students to explore, make mistakes and learn from those errors.
TEACHING TECHNOLOGY
7. IMPORTANCEOF TEACHING TECHNOLOGY
• Digital Divide: It bridge the disparity between those who have accessto and
can effectively use technology and those who do not.
• Preparing for future workforce: Teaching Technology in schools prepares
students for the future workforce by providing them with essential digital skills.
• Problem solving and Critical thinking: Students learn to analyse issues, design
solutions and evaluate the effectiveness of technological interventions.
• Digital Citizenship and responsibilities: Students learn about online safety,
responsible use of social media, plagiarism and the importance of protecting
informations.