Lesson 17: Educational Technology 2 Practicum
This
lesson discusses about Educational Technology 2 Practicum in which it offers
students the experiential process of adapting to technology. This is the
practicum phase which consists of hands-on computer tutorials and requirements
such as: computer laboratory or special classroom with adequate computers for
learning, participation of computer lab assistant- to assist the learners in
the use of computer and assigned number of hours base on the requirements
needed by the course. The practicum phase consists of first is the Basic
Microsoft Word, which learners are taught how to use the toolbars and software;
they will be taught how to encode, edit and format text; creating, formatting,
editing and saving documents and printing as well. Second, is the Microsoft
PowerPoint in which it helps the learners to enhance their reports by using it with
the use of graphics, audio or videos, using templates, presenting and printing a
slide. Lastly is the Microsoft Excel, it is used for storing, organizing and
manipulating data. You can create simple and complex formulas in Excel to
calculate just about anything
As
to the experience using such programs are not new to me because since then I
already used it as a tool for me to submit my requirements as well as my
projects. When I was in elementary years I enrolled in a computer class and we
are taught of the basic things to be used in the MS Word like how to copy and
paste, how to save, how to change the font style, etc. When I was in high
school what I have learned from my elementary years was used for me to perform
well in our Computer class. Then we are also trained how to use MS PowerPoint
in doing reports like designing it and the do’s and don’ts of using it. Another
is the MS Excel; we are trained how to use it then we have a practical exam on
how to compute electric bill, water bill, business profit and grades.
As
to the reflection, the practicum phase brings the learners and educators a
challenge of a new age by integrating technology in the teaching-learning
process. In each phase students were expected to know and understand such task
and in the end they will be able to perform and apply it. Thus, practicum is a
preparation to encourage the educators to instill learning with the aid of
technology and shall be empowered to meet the technology challenges of the 21st
century. Student-centered learning in reaching technology to education is the
main concern of the teachers and the professionals as well in Educational Technology
2 which offers learners the experiential process of adapting to technology
integration.
As
an application, we future educators should be knowledgeable enough of knowing
and using these programs. Nowadays, we observed that most learners are eager
and curious about learning something and because we are now in these modern
times, we must have to link students to technological advancement. These
programs are a helping tool for us to teach effectively in the class and
compute their grades well. Thus, we should adapt the changes as to the teaching
and learning process but will not forget the traditional method because we
cannot use these programs all the time or shall we say merely rely on it.
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