Lesson 4:

Levels of integration

            Now to provide moe specificexamples of levels of integration.

Ms. Cruz wants to show photos in her Social Studies class, but the icture are so small. She decides to use the computer scan the photos fo a computer projection to the class( a presentation softawae package)	Result: good class presentation followed by a discussion
Mr. Alonzo thinks it is tedious to do paper and pen match worksheets. He decides to use the computer to put the woksheets into a spreadsheet form. He then asked students to submit thei completed worksheet to him by e-mail.	Result: more active student activity

 

Geography teacher, Mr. Sioson finds it difficult to motivate her students to learn about other countries. Her supervisor suggested an instructional simulation software in which students play detectives to solve mysteries related to Geography. Ms. Sioson use the computer-based material, also designed worksheets and question-answer sheets to find out the students’ experience in the learning process.	Result: an exciting group learning activity
Mr. Roxas uses a computer-bases Trigonometry softwae, projected to the class using a pojector to supplement his teacher centered class presentation.	Result: an interactive class using a software
English teacher Ms. Santos, used computer-based activities (software) which students can go through duing library time	Result: enrichment activity; recording- keeping features of softwae allows checking of progress of student learning.
Ms. Yu asks her students to find information on H-fever in the internet. Students are to create an information leaflet giving a family health tips on H-fever.	Result: creative skills employed by students

	In these examples, Technology is the central instructional tool

 

To dish out infomation on the Asean Region, Mr. Lopez assigned newsletter computer production by group	Result: increased social skills to group wok: planning, creativity, computer skills
The Rizal school has a partner school in the US. A joint Science project allows the Phillipines and U.S schools to exchange information on indigeneous herbal plants in both countries. Video conferencing is held involving students of both schools.	Result: a more sophisticated Technology-supported project demonstrating global communication and socially relevant research.

                   

                    To reflect in may need time fo teachers who are novices in technology integration to become adept technology instructional integrators. There is no need to worry since technology integration is developmental and takes a gradual route to amstery and expertise. In time, teachers can advance from basic to morecomplicated levels of technology use in instuction