Surigao del Sur State University: Technology in Education Report

This report, prepared by a student at Surigao del Sur State University, explores the integration of technology in teaching and learning, specifically within the context of the Master of Arts in Education (MAED-EM) program. The report highlights the use of technology, such as PowerPoint and online platforms, as a teaching aid to enhance student motivation and engagement. It discusses the importance of technology in the digital age, emphasizing its role in fostering critical thinking, creativity, and communication skills. The report reflects on the benefits of technology in the classroom, including improved student attention and attitudes toward learning. It also emphasizes the need for proper training, accurate application, and innovative approaches to maximize the effectiveness of technology in achieving educational goals, both inside and outside the classroom. The student reflects on the benefits of group work and the use of audio capture for presentations and communication.

Republic of the Philippines
SURIGAO DEL SUR STATE UNIVERSITY
Main Campus, Tandag City
Surigao del Sur
Name: Winjil Parreño Deni-ay
Course Code: Master of Arts in Education (MAED-EM)
Subject ID: ElecMEM 212 (128194)
Description: Educational Resources and Technology
Schedule: S (03:00-06:00 PM)
Reaction Paper 01 Introduction to Technology for Teaching and
Learning
This course is designed to help teachers develop the skills necessary to
integrate technology into their lessons. It will also prepare them to teach all the
different grade levels. The course's main focus is on the utilization of information and
communication technology in educational purposes. This course addresses the
various facets of planning, designing, and production of educational media and
equipment. Students will also be able to use various micro-teaching techniques.
As an educator, I gained new skills and knowledge that allowed me to
effectively use technology in the classrooms. While I mainly use PowerPoint and the
Internet for presentational purposes, I also make use of other electronic platforms for
educational purposes. I will use technology in my classroom as a teaching aid and a
motivational aid. Its increasing popularity has changed the way we approach
teaching. Instead of just creating simple tasks, teachers can now use technology to
motivate their students. This course has taught me the skills needed to plan effective
lessons for all my students. Technology can be a great addition to the instructional
calendar for teachers. It can help them enhance their teaching strategies and provide
a better learning environment for their students. I can help my pupils and classmates
with technological integration know-how evaluate, study, explore and think critically
and also in this digital age to be creative, innovative. Critical thought and creativity
could be encouraged through interactive educational activities such as group work.
Based on the group presentation I am working on, I have proved that it is true. This
training has helped me work with my colleagues to make decisions utilizing
PowerPoint and Audio Capture in our group presentation

As I continue to reflect, I realize that the benefits of using technology in the
classroom are numerous, both inside and outside of the basic classroom. In the
classroom, on the other hand, I've seen how, when used effectively, technology can
increase students' motivation and attention, as well as change their attitudes toward
learning. The use of presentation tools such as PowerPoint or aids in the
achievement of this goal. Furthermore, technology aids in the dissemination of
information to students to a large extent. The use of a teaching platform that uses
technology in educational settings provides chat rooms, emails, message boards, or
voice recording to facilitate communication between students and instructors.
Because communication is the primary goal both inside and outside the classroom,
these tools are extremely useful for keeping in touch with students while they are
developing communication skills. My personal observations have shown that
technology can be a useful tool in the classroom. It benefits both educators and
students during the teaching process. When motivation and attitude changes are
used effectively, they occur. However, in order to gain a thorough understanding of
how to use technology, it is necessary to receive instruction. Furthermore, it is
necessary to reconsider its application, employ accurate methods, and create new
possibilities that better achieve the class's goal, both inside and outside the
classroom.