Enabling and Inhibiting

Dimensions of
Technology
Week 3- Trends, Networks, and
Critical Thinking
 LEARNING OBJECTIVES
1. Appreciate the different uses of
technology and its issues;
2. Identify technologies that are important
in human lives; and
3. Categorize the value of technology in
today’s modern world and address issues
in a positive way.
Twenty-first century learning has been defined
by application and advancement in information
technology or IT. Information technology has
become an essential part of education.
According to Information Technology
Association of America, information technology
is defined as “the study,
design, development, application,
implementation, support or management
of computer-based information systems”
which serves as a big help both for the teachers
and learners.
Integrating technology in education is
imperative for it is one way to encourage the
learners to be more interested in the subject
they are studying. It can encourage a more
active participation in the learning process
which can be hard to achieve through a
traditional lecture environment and hence,
provides different opportunities to make
learning more fun, interactive and enriching.
Emerging technologies show many challenges
to the traditional system. Nanotechnology,
biotechnology and robotics are not limited to
an individual organization like many older
technologies such as motor vehicles,
pharmaceuticals and others but rather, to a
multiple of industries and application
companies. These controlled sectors and
applications create a complication of
regulatory efforts in determining the risks and
control costs of these technology – life cycles.
Emerging technologies further show
an unprecedented vagueness parallel
to the risks they bring, advantages,
and upcoming growth while traditional
technologies possess toxicity which
may not be in the case of
nanomaterials.
As the proliferation of technology in
the classroom continues to
accelerate, schools that haven’t yet
implemented some of the latest and
greatest devices such as computers
in the classroom are starting to
really feel the pressure to cope with
the fast changing world.
Mobile devices can make
perfect learning tools and open up
unlimited possibilities for educators
and students alike, but it’s not all
daisies and roses.
POTENTIAL ISSUES TO LOOK OUT
FOR WHEN BRINGING
TECHNOLOGY IN EDUCATION
1. Students Using Social Media
Of course, teachers are afraid that their
students may just play around on social
media instead of using their devices for
educational purposes.
Today’s kids spend quite a bit of time on
Facebook, mobile games, other social
networking sites, etc
2. Security Breach
Students are oftentimes more curious
than they are malicious. They
want to push the boundaries just to see
if they can. If you're network allows
them access to the admin servers, you
can bet they're going to get on it.
3. Cheating
At one time a student had to pull a paper written
“cheat sheet” out of their pocket to have the ability to
cheat. It certainly seems easier that they
can now cleverly pull up a “cheat sheet” on their
device. The good news is, with the ever-evolving
change in technology, software companies are
developing ways to alleviate the cheating problem by
for example, allowing teachers and administrator’s
access to students’ screens while in the classroom.
4. Gaming
There are a ton of free gaming apps
out there and people love them,
especially the learners. These
addicting games can be quite the
distraction and take away from
productivity in learning.
Activity #____
“Inventor on the Making!”
If given the chance to invent something in the
future, what would it be and why?
Use long bond paper. Landscape orientation.
Rubrics:
Creativity 10
Level of Innovation 10
Total 20
 Technology (Part 2)
1. Identify various ICT tool weaknesses;
2. Explain how Information
Communication Technology can
facilitate relationships; and
3. Appreciate the value of technology in
today’s modern world despite its
weaknesses.
 Disadvantages and risks of technology
The evolution of modern technology has
disadvantages. One example is one’s excessive
dependence on new technologies. Man no
longer needs to think. Even if the calculator is a
good invention, man no longer makes mental
calculation and no longer harnesses his
mathematical skills. The decline of
human capital implies an increase in
unemployment. In some areas, devices
can replace the human mind.
 1. Distance learning will
reinforce teaching and
learning approaches that
we know do not work well.
 2. Educators will be
unsupported in
performing their jobs
well.
3. The protection and
safety of children will
be harder to
safeguard.
4. This crisis will help
us come together
across boundaries.
 Activity #___
Identify at least 3
disadvantages of ICT tools
and suggest
possible solutions with
regards to these problems.
 Disadvantages of ICT Possible Solutions for
Tools ICT-related
Problems
1.

2.

3.