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Observing Technology in Education

The document provides guidance for teachers to observe technology integration in the classroom. It includes observation sheets and guides for teachers to document their observations of a class. They are instructed to observe for three meetings and note how technology is integrated into the lessons and how students are involved. Teachers are then asked to analyze the technology integration using a Technology Integration Matrix. Finally, teachers are to reflect on what they have learned from the observation experience.

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Observing Technology in Education

The document provides guidance for teachers to observe technology integration in the classroom. It includes observation sheets and guides for teachers to document their observations of a class. They are instructed to observe for three meetings and note how technology is integrated into the lessons and how students are involved. Teachers are then asked to analyze the technology integration using a Technology Integration Matrix. Finally, teachers are to reflect on what they have learned from the observation experience.

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Activity 11.2 Observing Technology Integration in the Classroom

Resource Teacher: Teacher's Signature:


School:
Grade/Year Level:
Subject Area:
Date:

To realize my Intended Learning Outcomes, I will work my way through these steps:
Observe a class for three meetings. Video-tape, if allowed. Step 2. Describe how technology was
integrated in the lessons and how the students were involved. Step 3. Use the Technology
Integration Matrix to analyze the technology integration done by the teacher. Step 4. Reflect on what
you have learned.

OBSERVE

As you observe the class, use the observation sheets provided for you to document your
observations.

Class Observation Guide

Read the following questions and instructions carefully before you observe.
1. What is the lesson about?
2. What visual aids/materials/learning resources is the teacher using?
3. Observe and take notes on how the teacher presents/uses the learning resources.
4. Closely observe the learners’ response to the teacher’s use of learning resources. Listen to
their verbal responses. What do their responses indicate? Do their responses show
attentiveness, eagerness, and understanding?
5. Focus on their non-verbal responses. Are they learning and are they showing their interest in
the lesson and in the materials? Are they looking towards the direction of the teacher and the
materials? Do their actions show attentiveness, eagerness, and understanding?

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OBSERVATION SHEET NO.


REPORT

Date of Observation
School
Subject Topic

Grade/ Year Level:

ANALYZE

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UTILIZATION OF TEACHING AIDS FORM

Grade or Year Level of Class Observed:

Date of Observation:

Subject Matter:

Brief Description of Teaching Approach Used by the Teacher:

Teaching Aids used Appropriateness of


(Enumerate in bullet Strengths Weaknesses the Teaching Aids
form) used

Use the Technology Integration Form to analyze the class you observed. Refer to the Technology
Integration Matrix on p. 130, in which level of technology integration do you think the teacher you
observed operated? Why?
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Based on the Technology Integration Matrix, what is the characteristic of the learning environment in
the class that you observed? Point your observations that justify your answer.

Over-all, were the learning resources used effectively? Why? Why not? Give your suggestions.

REFLECTION

1. Put yourself in the place of the teacher. What would you do similarly and what would you do
differently if you would teach the same lesson to the same group of students? Why?
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Activity 11.3 Exploring Education 4.0

Resource Teacher: Teacher's Signature:


School:
Grade/Year Level:
Subject Area:
Date:

Explore Education 4.0 through these steps:


1. Observe a class and take note of the topic being presented.
2. Surf the net to find sites that provided support materials and/or interactive programs (web
quests/games) on the topic. Try to ask Siri, Alexa;
3. List and describe at least 5 open-source sites/interactive programs; from open-source
4. Evaluate the materials or programs;
5. Reflect on your FS experience.

OBSERVE

Class Observation Guide


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Read the following statements carefully before you observe.

1. What is the lesson about? What are the teacher’s objectives?

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

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


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ANALYZE

Analyzing the information you got from observing the class, surf the internet to select
electronic resources, including OERs, social networking sites, and apps with virtual or augmented
reality that will be useful in teaching the same lesson. Evaluate the resources you found, using the set
of criteria discussed in the Revisit the Learning Essentials part of this Module. Use the form below to
note your analysis and evaluation.

Electronic Resources Evaluation Form


Grade/Year Level
Subject Matter/Topic
(Based on the class you
observed)
Lesson Objectives /
Learning Outcomes
Name and Describe Put a check if the resource satisfies the criterion. Describe
Type of the how you
Electronic electronic can use
Resource resource it if you
(include were to
author/ teach in
publisher/ the class
source). you
observe.
Accurate appropriate Clear Complete Motivating Organized
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REFLECT

1. Describe your experience in surfing the internet for appropriate electronic resources for the
class? What made it easy? Difficult?

2. How did you choose which electronic resources to include here? What did you consider?
Explain. Which of the new trends in Education 4.0 would you like to explore more for your
work as a teacher? Why?

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 education 4.0 resources?
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Activity 11.4 Professional Development Through MOOCS

Resource Teacher: Teacher's Signature:


School:
Grade/Year Level:
Subject Area:
Date:

OBSERVE

To realize the Intended Learning Outcomes, work through these steps.

Step 1: Review the seven domains of PPST and identify competencies I like to develop more.
Step 2: Visit sites of MOOC providers and explore the courses offered that are relevant to PPST
domains I want to work on.
Step 3: Reflect on how I can continue developing my skills through MOOCS.

OBSERVE

1. Get a copy of the PPST and go over the competencies.

2. On the second column, write the competencies you like to work on.

3. Search for MOOCs in the internets which are relevant to the competencies you identified. You
may try these sites:

 http://ww/teachthought.com/technology/list-750-moocs-teachers-students/
 http://www.educationworld.com/a_curr/moocs-best-teachers-free-online-courses.shtml
 http://www.forbes.com/sites/skollworldforum/2013/06/10/moocs-for-teachers-theyre-
learners-too/
 https://www.mooc-list.com/categories/teacher-professional-developement
 http://ww2.kqed.org/mindshift/2013/04/30/new-online-teacher-training-program-joins-
mooc-madness/

4. Indicate the MOOC provider. You might need to create an account in the different MOOC
providers to explore their MOOCS.
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MOOCs related to the


Competencies I want competency/ies
PPST Domain MOOC Provider
to work on (Include a short
description)
1. Content
Knowledge and
Pedagogy
2. The Learning
Environment
3. Diversity of
Learners
4. Curriculum and
Planning
5. Assessing and
Reporting
6. Community
Linkages and
Professional
Engagement
7. Personal Growth
and Professional
Development

ANALYZE

From among the MOOCs you explored, pick at least three which you believe are the most
appropriate for you. Describe the MOOCs below.

1. MOOC Title
Provider:
Objectives of the MOOC:

Content Outline:

Why did you pick up this MOOC?

2. MOOC Title
Provider:
Objectives of the MOOC:

Content Outline:
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Why did you pick up this MOOC?

3. MOOC Title
Provider:
Objectives of the MOOC:

Content Outline:

Why did you pick up this MOOC?

REFLECT

1. How can MOOCs help you in your future career as a professional teacher and as a lifelong
learner?

2. What did you learn from the way the providers use technology to teach in the MOOCSs?

3. How will you prepare yourself for MOOCS, as a learner, and as a teacher who may someday
teach a MOOC?

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