Technology in the Learning Environment

Episode 1 - 2

Cooperating School: TS Cruz High SchoolDecember 2011

Dr. Conception LibuitFS professor

Ms. Roquid Dhuroni R.

FS student

Episode 1

THE SCHOOL’S LEARNING RESOURCE CENTER

Resource Teacher:

List of Available Learning ResourcesAvailable Learning Resources

Enumerate in bullet formCharacteristics and Unique Capabilities

Teaching Approaches where the Resource is Most Useful

1. PrintResources

2. Audio Resources

3. Non – electronic Visual Resources

4. ICT Resources

Impression:

Name and Signature of Observer:

Name and Signature of the Learning Resource Center in – charge:

My Analysis

Were the learning resources/ materials arranged properly according to their functions and characteristics?

Do the guidelines and procedures facilitate easy access to the materials by the teachers? Why?

What are the strengths of this Learning Resource Center?

What are its weaknesses?

What suggestions can you make?

My Reflections

1. Which of the materials in the Learning Resource Center caught your interest the most? Why?

2. Which gadgets / materials are you already confident to use / operate?

3. Which ones do you feel you need to learn more about?

My Portfolio

Paste an article about an example of technology gadget / material that you want to learn more about. How can this gadget / material be useful in instruction / teaching?

Moving towards using less paper: The digital classroom takes advantage of being able to

write on the tablet in a variety of programs because it makes that written work available

anytime and anywhere. Students can submit their assignments to digital drop-boxes before

class even begins, and teachers can carry them anywhere with their tablets. Students and

teachers both retain copies of documents shared with each other, and they can collaborate

online. The teachers can retain copies of annotations made on student work.

The sound of chalk on a blackboard is something you rarely hear on many campuses these days.

That's because more and more professors use technology to distribute course materials, issue grades

and enhance communication with When students and teachers have PCs and eLearning

solutions, they have access to a wealth of exciting digital content. This changes the

way kids learn by creating an environment that’s more engaging and dynamic than

ever before.students.

Episode 2

BULLETIN BOARD DISPLAYS

Observation ReportName of the School Observed: TS Cruz High SchoolLocation of the School: TS Cruz Subdivision Las Pinas CityDate of Visit: December 2, 2011

Board Displays Evaluation Form

Topic of Board Displays:

Location:

Check the column that indicates your rating. Write comments to back – up your ratings.4 – Outstanding 3 – Very Satisfactory 2 - Satisfactory 1 – Needs Improvement

CRITERIA NI-1 S-2 VS-3 O-4 COMMENT

Effective CommunicationConveys the message quickly

and clearly.

Attractiveness Colors and arrangement catch

and hold interest.

BalanceObjects are arranged so

stability is perceived.

UnityRepeated shapes or colors or

used of boarders hold display together.

Interactivity The style and approach entire

learners to be involved.

LegibilityLetters and illustrations can

be seen from a good distance.CorrectnessFree from grammar errors,

misspelled words, and ambiguity.

DurabilityWell constructed items are

securely attached

An Evaluation Report of a Bulletin Board

Bulletin Board Evaluated By:

Location:

Brief description of Bulletin Board:

Evaluation

Strengths Weaknesses

Description of the Bulletin Board lay out

Evaluation of education content and other aspects

Recommendation or suggestions for improvement

Signature of evaluator over printed name:

My Analysis

Did the board display design reflect the likes or interests of its targets audience? Why? Why not?

Was the language used clear and simple for the target audience to understand? Why? Why not?

What do you think was the purpose of the board display? Was it effective? Why? Why not?

What suggestions can you make?

My Proposed Board DisplayTheme:

Board Title:

Rationale or purpose:

Objectives:

Best features of my progress bulletin enhancement:

Materials for aesthetic enhancement:

My Reflection

Episode 3

See and Say(Utilization of Teaching Aid)

My Analysis

Utilization of Teaching Aid Form

Level of class observed:

Subject matter:

Brief description of teaching approach used by teacher:

Teaching Aid Used Strengths Weaknesses Comments on Approach of the Teaching Aid Used

What do you think prompted the teacher to choose the materials / learning resources that she/ he used?

What difficulties if any, did the teacher experience? How can this be managed?

Over all, were the learning resources / materials used effectively ? why? Why not?

My Reflections

My Portfolio

Include here pictures / illustrations of the materials used by the teachers. Put your comment annotations about what you observed.

Episode 4

TOOLS OF THE TRADE (Teaching Aid Bank)

Name of FS studentCourse Year & SectionResource Teacher SignatureCooperating School

My Target

At the end of this activity , I will gain competence in preparing instructional materials that are appropriate to the learning content.

An Observation / Survey GuideName of the School ObservedLocation of the SchoolDate of Visit

1. Are there learning resources useful for your topic in the resource center you visited?

2. Are the available materials appropriate for your target grade/year level?

3. List down those that can be useful for your topic.4. What other materials can you make?5.

OBSERVATION NOTES

My Analysis

Give at least three benefits of doing a survey of available materials before making your own materials. Explain each.

1.

2.

3.

My Reflection

1. Which of the materials did you like making the moast? Why?

2. What difficulties, if any, did you encounter in making the materials? How did you overcome them?

3. What tips can you give teachers regarding preparations of teaching materials?

My Portfolio

Learning Resource on a Specific Content AreaUse this graphic organizer to present the learning resources relevant to the topic chosen. On the line inside the box, indicate if the resources is already AVALAIBLE, MAY BE PURCHASED, OR WILL BE MADE (by you of course).Topic Year Level

Specific Content Area

Episode 5

PAPER WORKSI (Preparing Hand – outs) Name of FS studentCourse Year & SectionResource Teacher Signature

Cooperating School

My Target

At the end of this activity, I will gain competence in preparing instructional materials (hand – outs) that are appropriate to the learning content.

Hand – out Planning Guide 1. What topic do I like to work?2. For what year level is my handout?3. What component do I include in my outline?4. What type of graphic organizers/flow-charts/schemas do I need to use?5. What references do I use?

HAND - OUT PLAN

Subject MatterYear Level

Outline:

Type of Graphic Organizers/flow-charts/schema to use:

References:

My Analysis

After working on your hand-out, answer the following questions:

What are the good features of a handout?

Which of this features are present in the handout I made?

Which features are not present in the handout I made?

My Reflections

1. What difficulties did you encounter in making the handouts? How did you overcome them?

2. What tips can you give teachers regarding preparation of handouts?

My Portfolio

Paste a copy of your hand-out here.

Episode 6

SLIDESHOW BIZ (Slide Presentations)

Name of FS studentCourse Year & SectionResource Teacher Signature

Cooperating School

My Target

At the end of this activity, I will gain competence in developing and utilizing materials (slide presentation) which involve students in meaningful learning.

My Analysis

After working on your slide presentation, answer the following questions:

What are the good features of a slide presentation?

Which of this features are present in the slide presentation you made?

Which of this features are not present in the slide presentation you made?

My Reflection

What difficulties did you encounter in making the slide presentation?? How did you overcome them?

My Portfolio

Attached a CD containing the following:1. An electronic copy of your presentation here.2. A collection of downloaded slide presentation, slide templates, clip

arts, fonts that maybe useful for you in the future.

Episode 7

MY E – WORLD (Websites)

Name of FS studentCourse Year & SectionResource Teacher Signature

Cooperating School

My Target

At the end of this activity, I will be competent in evaluating electronic resources for appropriate instructional use.

My Tool

Class Observation Guide

1. What is the lesson about?

2. Note the important concepts that the teacher is emphasizing.

3. Note the skills that the teacher is developing in the learners.

My Analysis

Using the information you got from observing the class, surf the internet for electronic resources that will be useful in teaching the same lesson. Choose the most appropriate ones. Recall the guidelines you learned in Educational Technology about evaluating electronic resources. These guidelines will help you fill out the matrix below.

Year Level TopicObjective of the LessonName of Electronic Resource

Description of the Electronic Resource

How it can be used in the class you observed

WebsiteWebsiteCD ROMCD ROMGames (on-line)Games

Web questWeb questothers

My Reflections

1. Describe your experience in surfing the internet for appropriate electronic resources for the class? Did you find it easy or difficult?

2. How did you choose which electronic resources to include here? What did you consider? Explain.

3. Reflect on your technology skills. What skills do you already have and what skills would you continue to work on to be better at utilizing electronic resources?

My Portfolio

Visit www.technology.com or other teacher resource websites. Print useful instructional materials (worksheets, visual aids, flash cards, rubrics, etc.) and include them here. Indicate how they might be useful considering your major or area of specialization.