Technology integration in teaching and learning

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This page outlines the initiatives and challenges in teaching and learning with technology at the University of the Philippines System.

Why integrate technology in teaching and learning

• Educational technologies help students acquire some of the skills necessary in the "real world"
• With the aid of technology, teachers can ease up instructional routines and manage classes more effectively

Initiatives in technology integration at UP

• training workshops for UPD teachers through DILC
• University Academic Technologies Committee

Challenges to the use of technology in teaching and learning at UP

• Misconceptions about information technology
• highly uneven ICT infrastructure on campus (e.g., this)

Links

• Resources Online

See Also

• Technlogy-Integration Examples
• Teaching Tools
• Workshop Suggestions - DILC
• Issues in cloud computing and storage
• Why use UVLe

Readings

• Michael Hiltzik (2012) Who really benefits from putting high-tech gadgets in classrooms? LA Times
• Emily Hanford (2012) "Don't Lecture Me" American RadioWorks
• Daphne Koller (2011) "Death Knell for the Lecture: Technology as a Passport to Personalized Education" NY Times
• "Computers in Schools:10 Points to Avoid Past Errors"
• "Developing an Effective Online Course"