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Lesson 33 - Basic Microsoft Excel

  Lesson 33 -  Basic Microsoft Excel According to my knowledge, it is a computer spreadsheet tool that may be used to store and analyze large volumes of data. MS Excel is a spreadsheet program developed by Microsoft in 1985 with the goal of assisting businesses in accumulating all of their financial data, as well as yearly credit and debit statements.   Workbooks are the name given to Excel documents. Sheets, often known as spreadsheets, are included in each workbook. To keep your data distinct, you can add as many sheets to a workbook as you wish, or you can create new workbooks. Then, under File, select New. You can add as many sheets to a workbook as you want or create different workbooks to keep your data separate. Then, under File, pick New. Excel makes data visualization easier and provides a mechanism for students to assess the results.  

Lesson 32 - Basic Microsoft PowerPoint

  Lesson 32 - Basic Microsoft PowerPoint  By providing a number of PowerPoint theme alternatives, PowerPoint adheres to the concept of flexibility in use. Each theme comes with its own color palette and, in some cases, even graphics. You can also choose the type of slide you wish to use every time, such as a headline slide, a comparison slide, an image with caption, a blank slide, and so on.

Lesson 31 - Basic Microsoft Word (Introduction)

  Lesson 31 - Basic Microsoft Word (Introduction) Microsoft Word is a word processing program that was first released in 1983 by Microsoft. It is the most widely used word processing program. It is used to create professional-looking papers, letters, reports, resumes, and other documents, as well as to edit or change existing ones. I discovered that the Microsoft basins are: Text document creation. Existing documents are being edited and formatted. Using various features and techniques to make a text document interactive. Images are included in graphical documents. Authors and researchers use it. In a text document, find grammatical faults.

Lesson 30 - Characteristics of Appropriate IM in Language Teaching

  Lesson 30 - Characteristics of Appropriate IM in Language Teaching When selecting instructional materials, take into account the age, emotional and social development, and skill level of the children who will be using them. In terms of complexity, reader appeal, and presentation of multiple points of view, instructional materials should be varied. Some of the instructional materials needed for effective Social Studies teaching and learning include the chalkboard, models, graphs, charts, maps, drawings, diagrams, cartoons, slides, filmstrips, radio, and television.

Lesson 29 - The Internet and Education

  Lesson 29 - The Internet and Education  Despite the fact that the internet can provide anything, it is vital for a student to carefully examine the information he or she acquires from it. Not everything in it is trustworthy; some of it is purely for fun. Everything, including erroneous information, may be found on the internet, as previously said. As a result, the instructor must always assist students in choosing acceptable sources and strategies for learning and interpreting material.

Lesson 28 - Understanding Hypermedia

  Lesson 28 - Understanding Hypermedia  Hypermedia is the process of employing a programming tool or software to convert visuals, audios, movies, text, animation, hyperlinks, drawings, and other media into hypertext form. Hypermedia is a type of educational software that can be used to educate as well as learn. Among them are a number of software applications that are beneficial and effective in a certain sort of educational activity. Students with hypermedia-enabled teachers can choose their own activities and control the flow of teaching while making their own choices. The learner will gain autonomy and independence in the classroom while also developing higher-order thinking skills.

Lesson 27 - The Software as an Educational Resource

  Lesson 27 - The Software as an Educational Resource  The two types of software are system software and application software. These programs foster a learner's creativity and ability by allowing them to explore and be self-directed while completing an assignment or exercise. Every method of communication should incorporate technology in some way. I suppose I'm learning something because I'm using and honing my fundamental computing abilities. The tools suggested in this lesson can assist a student's creativity and ability. Software that can be downloaded or purchased from any website on the internet is beneficial, but be cautious when selecting the software that will be used in class; some apps are visually appealing but lack the reliability of the materials.

Lesson 26 - Cooperative Learning with the Computer

  Lesson 26 - Cooperative Learning with the Computer Cooperative computer learning is a style of learning that focuses on using technology to improve students' personal and social development, such as assigning students to mixed-ability teams, building positive interdependence, teaching cooperative social skills, and guaranteeing student safety. Cooperative learning improves student achievement. Foster strong ties among students to create a learning environment that values diversity. Give students opportunity to improve their learning and social abilities.

Lesson 25 - Information technology in support of students centered learning

  Lesson 25 - Information technology in support of students centered learning In tradition classroom, the classroom must be arranged and organize the column and rows of chairs for the students while the teacher discuss front of the class. John Dewey describe that traditional learning as process in which teacher pour information to the learners much like pouring water from the jug, this method is now called direct instruction. In students-centered learners’ classroom the students are now active learners who can interact with other learners. They can perform /demonstrate and report the class. *Role of the old school vs. new school* Role of educators Traditional                          SCL Instructor                            Facilitator                 Types of learners Passive.     ...

Lesson 24 - Student Sample Product using open-ended tools

  Lesson 24 - Student Sample Product using open-ended tools It is simply knowing the principles of ICT integration is not enough to make learning efficient and meaningful. More over an effective and efficient technology supported lesson does not only end with having a well design plan .Student as a digital authors as the quality of authoring of software increases and as you are exposed to online learning, it is but proper for you as a would be facilitators of learning to explore and understand some principles and guidelines to help your future students author or write students to communicate through the internet. There are different tools or web to be used of students like for example the diary project, cycler kids, global show n-tell and etc.   The following are some of the existing storytelling tools listed and described by knapen (2016)   1 Steller 2 Adobe Spark Page 3 Wevideo 4 Popplet 5 Storybird 6 Book creator   

Lesson 23 - Productivity in Software applications for language teaching and learning

  Lesson 23 - Productivity in Software applications for language teaching and learning Productivity software is a collection of application packages that may assist you in the creation of documents, databases, workbooks, graphs, and presentations. The concept is frequently expanded to include any software program that aids in the completion of a job or project, such as communication and collaboration tools. Word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, personal information management (PIM), and database tools are examples of productivity software. To produce and modify written documents, you utilize word processing software.

Lesson 22 - The Computer as a Teacher Tools

  Lesson 22 - The Computer as a Teacher Tools Computers are employed to achieve a goal. When given a task, computers become more productive. The goal should be to make teachers' jobs easier, to make learning easier for students, and to increase student achievement in quantifiable ways. One of the most important purposes of a computer is that it may be used by teachers. It relieves teachers of some of their responsibilities, allowing them to devote more time to student learning. A teacher can deliver his or her lesson using a computer in a way that engages the entire class and is visible and understandable to pupils in the back. As we learned in the last session, learners come alive again when the lesson is given using video or presentation, which is only possible if the teacher utilizes a computer.

Lesson 21 - The computer as a tutor

  Lesson 21 - The computer as a tutor Tutors and teachers can use technology to bring simulations and modeling into the classroom, benefiting students who struggle to understand content through verbal dialogue. Technological simulations provide pupils a hands-on experience, which helps them remember more knowledge. The computer has made a significant contribution to the instructor, students, and the general public. It is a tool that we use to gather data and build a power point presentation. In the sense that computers teach us how to manage and do things, they serve as tutors. For example, if you want to bake but don't know how, the computer will teach you. You search on YouTube for a recipe and procedure, and the recipe and procedure are provided, allowing you to learn how to bake with the assistance of the computer.

Lesson 20 - Computer as Information and communication Technology

  Lesson 20 - Computer as Information and communication Technology It's important to have in mind that a computer is much more than that; it's much more in education. A teacher's knowledge of a variety of computer applications is essential. By comprehending the teaching and learning process, the instructor can widen its reach. Other learning doors can be opened as well. Teachers must use CAI because computers provide opportunities for skill improvement.

Lesson 19 - Problem-based and Project -based learning

  Lesson 19 -  Problem-based and Project -based learning Problem-Based Learning (PBL) - It employs either an inquiry or a problem-solving model. Students gain knowledge about a subject by working through an open-ended challenge in trigger material. It's a method that encourages kids to learn by involving them in a real-world problem. Project Based Learning -  focuses on a production model. As the name implies involves a project which involves a complex task and some form of student presentation and/or creating an actual product. Examining the outcome is one method to consider the differences between the two. Students in Problem-Based Learning must present a solution to a clearly defined authentic problem, whereas students in Project-Based Learning must produce an artifact to demonstrate their knowledge of content.

Lesson 18 - Inquiry-based learning and research-based learning

  Lesson 18 -   Inquiry-based learning and research-based learning When we talk about inquiry-based learning, we're talking about a way in which students ask questions that pique their interest, and this strategy can help kids build critical thinking abilities. There are 5 components of Inquiry based learning namely. 1.Orientatiin/Observation 2.Question/Conceptualize 3.Investigation 4.Conclusion 5.Discussion/Sharing The benefits of Inquiry-based learning it increases engagement to students; it allows them to take responsibility for their learning. Students can enhance their critical thinking skills. -Research-based learning is aims to promote and develop students’ competencies related to research practice and to benefit students through activities linked to research. The growing importance of involving undergraduate students in professional research activities has been recognized in the universality ecosystem since the end of the past century. One of the mai...

Lesson 17 - Higher Order thinking skills through IT based projects

  Lesson 17 -  Higher Order thinking skills through IT based projects The teacher no longer serves as the sole source of information. On the other side, students develop their own facts and meaning. The teacher, on the other hand, is still working on it. The students conduct research and organize information in order to answer/solve the problem after the teacher introduces the topic and discusses the problem. Students are encouraged to think beyond the text in this environment. In resource-based projects, the inquiry-based or discovery approach is emphasized the most. The technique is given far more weight than the product.

Lesson 16 - IT For higher thinking skills and Creativity

  Lesson 16 -  IT For higher thinking skills and Creativity This lesson highlights Bloom's approach to achieving learning objectives, which includes the use of knowledge, comprehension, and application to support the growth of students who can do more than receive, recall, recite, and apply what they have learned. Not just in terms of intellect, but also in terms of adaptability, analytical thinking, and creative thinking. Methods for using computer-based technology as an integrated support for higher thinking abilities and creativity have been described. It's a useful tool for teachers who want to understand their students' higher learning processes. It also entails the active creation of data that can assist them in reflecting or relying on it.

Lesson 15 - IT enters a new learning environment

  Lesson 15 -  IT enters a new learning environment Four conceptual paradigms are beneficial in accomplishing instructional goals through preferred application of educational technology in the IT Enters a New Learning Environment, namely: Meaningful learning, Discovery learning, Generative learning, and Constructivism. We will explore how excellent teachers interact with their students in new learning activities while integrating technology into the teaching-learning process using these conceptual frameworks. This IT enters a new learning environment can assist the teacher in teaching pupils how to use computers, as well as handle and specify new educational technology learning. Basically, this new learning environment in IT enters, which is internet access and also the computer can help the teacher look for new information from the internet; however, for that specific information, the teacher must be effective in teaching the students' learning process. Students learn to expl...

Lesson 14 - State of the art in educational technology application practices

  Lesson 14 -  State of the art in educational technology application practices It will deliver a robust and scalable highly personalized, individualized educational experience. Educators are becoming more aware of and involved in implementing the most cutting-edge Educational Technology approaches accessible. Student assessments or tests have included measures of higher-level learning outcomes, such as creative and critical thinking skills. The highest level of general improvement obtained at a specific time, such as for a gadget, method, or scientific subject, is referred to as "state-of-the-art."

Lesson 13 - Basic Concepts of Integrating Technology in Instruction

 Lesson 13 - Basic Concepts of Integrating Technology in Instruction According to the topic Basic Concepts of integrating technology in education with teaching, integration occurs when learning technologies are utilized to introduce, reinforce, augment, and extend skills. As a result, it simply refers to the application of technology to enhance a student's learning experience. When different types of technology, such as a virtual classroom, are employed in the classroom, learners who are actively engaged with learning objectives are developed. The use of technology in the classroom offers for new approaches to respond to these issues/problems.