Lesson 9- Computers as ICT

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- This lesson uplifts the mind of the learners because it introduces us to the usage of the various softwares of the computers that we could really use in the future teaching field. In the evolution of education, the very first invention was the printing press, next to it is  the introduction of libraries and the third and latest is the invention of computers. Computers as ICT will be a very great deal to both the teachers and the students. 

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- Even the old generations are being exposed and involving to the technology world, basically with the computers. They enjoyed using it, and the new generation learners feel the same way as well. The implication is that by using computers we can do many things at one time. We can research, we can send messages, we can do business and anything that the computers are catering. With this, students can also do assignments are projects easily in a way that they could enjoy it. 

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- The use of technology is not really a hindrance, though there are negative effects of using it but in the educational concern it is of great help. Aiding the need of the learners is now possible because computers are easy to access and learners can avail to use it anywhere and everywhere.

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- The lesson just justified that in computers we can do many things. We need to use it because it is a source of information and the digital learners are really needing it.  

Lesson 8- Higher Thinking Skills through IT-Based Projects

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-This lesson introduces us particularly to the four IT-Based projects which promotes higher thinking skills. These are the resource-based projects, simple creations, guided hypermedia projects and web-based projects. These are very sophisticated and are very directed to the new technology learners which are very creative and are very addicted to the technology world. The learners are very attached to the world they feel comfortable and so, we must motivate them by using the things that are available in the network.

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- These IT-based projects are the ones we are using now. Students are exposed to the internet through Edmodo, ToonDo, Rubistar, etc. which the old generation learners find it very time consuming. Yet, the young generations are very in touched with it, they are very alive when using it. Thus, these projects or called as activities helps them improve their higher thinking skills and could really promote creativity in every students.

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- The goal of using these things is to make the students be involve in the world of technology. As future teachers we must also be considerate of our learners. They need this, we also need this. It is not that we will always use this but to the least that they will enjoy what they are doing. This means that up to our might we are bringing them to the world they deserve.

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- As to the application of this, as users also of this IT-based projects we are realizing that we had enjoyed being with it. The young generations are of thirst with it so we should really try using these to make a healthy environment to our students. 

Lesson 7- Evaluation of Technology Learning

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-Evaluation of technology learning talks about the change of evaluation and assessment approach that the teachers must use in the teaching and learning process. It has been said that the standard paper tests must change as the generation change. Assessments need to conform, not on the literacy of the past centuries but the new literacy of the 21st century. In order to acquire this, we need the hep of the new basic digital skills which we could use in the making of projects, assignments, etc.

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- As education students, we are taught on how to properly assess and evaluate our students. We also are introduced to traditional and the authentic assessment and evaluation approaches. The traditional uses the common paper and pencil testing while the latter is more on a performance-based approach. The educators prefer the latter because it is what the new generation learners need and want.

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- Traditional way of assessment and evaluation are not necessarily to diminished but rather to just use it when the nature calls for it. In the teaching and learning process, there is no one approach perfect in catering the diversity of the students. That is why we need to alter the things that we use in teaching depending on the purpose.

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- In the future teaching field, the application of this lesson is very important as to the fact that assessment and evaluation are salient part of the teaching and learning process. We must use the traditional and authentic way of evaluating and assessing appropriately. We must not stick to only one approach. Always remember that teachers are creative. 

Lesson 6- Developing Basic Digital Skills

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- New generation learners are more attracted to internet works, they become fully alive when these matters are given emphasis. The basic digital skills (solution fluency, information fluency, collaborative fluency, media fluency, creativity fluency and digital ethics) are the skills that the students must develop in order for them to be competitive. These skills must be given emphasis and we should integrate these in the outputs that the students will do if told.

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- These skills are great influence not only to the new generation learners but as well to me. The basic example is my making of a blogpost. My teacher integrate technology in our learning and he is enhancing our creativity fluency. In the past semesters also, we are able to produce our own brochures, videos, advertisement, etc. that are very challenging and very enjoyable. These things can also be taught to the new generation learners, just basically with the use of microsoft office and anything that is in range. In this way the teachers will be able to make their students be discovery learners.

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- I saw how the technology influenced skills that had not been discovered in the past generations. These skills might particularly be the key for our own improvements. The digital learners are needing teachers that will integrate teaching with technology.

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- Simply, in order to get the attention of the students we must be able to help them enhance the basic digital skills. As future teachers we must also be creative. These skills are of great help in letting them pass their assignments. These skills also promotes higher thinking skills. Although the use of  technology is time consuming sometimes but still these are what the students need. A great teacher always finds way to make his/her students improve.

Lesson 5- Preferences of Technology Learners

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-This lesson opens the mind of the old generation and the new generation learners towards the learning process. We all know that the old generation's way of learning is not practice in today's learning. Perhaps, the new generation learners are termed as "digital learners", as much as possible they are internet and media addict. This lesson compares briefly the old and new generation learners way of learning.

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- I have experienced going to the library and borrow books, teachers post visual aids, we are also independent, we are also told by our teachers to study well to past exams and tests. As years pass, the technology is little by little approach us, I have greatly seen that the lessons which in the past can only be found in the books can be searched in the internet. The students are learning in groups and online educational games are given instant grade which are very motivating. This way of learning is fun though the past learners sometimes argue that this is not very practical.

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- I just reflected that in order to be an effective teacher, we must really do things that can satisfy their needs. They are digital learners in nature and the things that they should be needing are involving the use of technology. We are the ones to help them.

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- To sum it up, we, the future teachers must be of great deal to how we should negotiate with our clients. We are given preferences that serve as guide and we should follow it. To be an effective teacher we must understand our students and we should connect to them as possible. We must help them to become aware of their potentials and to make it more stronger for them to use it sooner.