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• Technology


  A mix of process and product used in the application of knowledge, including tools from pencil and paper to electronic gadgets and tools for practical tasks.
• ICT Literacy


  The use of digital technology, communication tools and/or networks to:

  • Access: retrieve and obtain information
  • Manage: organize and keep track of information
  • Integrate: combine multiple sources of information
  • Evaluate: assess the quality and credibility of information
  • Create: produce original content
  • Communicate: share information with others
• Educational Technology


  The use of technology in teaching and learning, including both non-digital tools (e.g. flip charts, pictures, models, realia) and digital tools (e.g. electronic hardware, software, and connections)
• Digital Learning


  Any type of learning that is accompanied by technology or by instructional practice that makes effective use of technology.
• Blended Learning


  Combining traditional face-to-face instruction with online or computer mediated instruction.
• Virtual Learning


  Conducting learning entirely online, without face-to-face interaction.
• Online Learning


  Providing learning materials and instruction through the Internet.
• Offline Learning


  Using digital technology, but not necessarily connected to the Internet.
• On-line Digital Tools


  Use an Internet connection to access the information needed.
• Skype


  A telecommunication application software that provides video chat and voice calls between computers, tablets, mobile devices via Internet and to regular telephones.
• Off-line Digital Tools


  Can still be used even if there is no internet access.
• Instructional Technology


  The theory and practice of design, development, utilization, management, and evaluation of processes and resources for learning.
• Design


  Planning and creating learning experiences and materials.
• Software


  Program control instructions and accompanying documentation, stored on disks or tapes when not being used in the computer.
• Multimedia


  A sequential or simultaneous use of a variety of media formats in a given presentation or program.
• Internet


  A massive network of networks, a networking infrastructure. It connects millions of computers together globally, forming a network in which any computer can communicate with any other computer as long as they are connected to the Internet.
• Definition of Internet


  A global network connecting millions of computers.
• Definition of Internet


  A global network connecting millions of computers.
• World Wide Web (www) or Web


  A graphical environment on computer networks that allows you to access, view, and maintain documentations that can include text, data, sound, and videos. (Smaldino, 2005)
• Definition of World Wide Web


  A way of accessing information over the medium of the Internet, an information sharing model built on top of the Internet.
• Web Access


  The ability of the learner to access the Internet at any point during the lesson in order to take advantage of the array of available education resources.
• Webquest


  An inquiry-oriented lesson format in which most or all information that learners work with comes from the web. These can be created using various programs, including simple word processing documents that include links to websites.
• Technology Tool


  An instrument used for doing work, helping you accomplish your goal with the use of technology.
• Classification of Technology Tools


  (a) Data/Calculation tools; (b) Design tools
• Data/Calculation Tools


  Spreadsheets, Excels, Sketchpads, Probability constructor
• Design Tools


  Family Tree Maker, GollyGee, Crazy Machines
• Productivity Tools


  Refer to any type of software associated with computers and related technologies that can be used as tools for personal, professional or classroom productivity.
• Discussion Tools


  Methods that utilize discussion and interaction on the Internet.
• What are emails primarily used for?


  Sending messages, photographs, videos, and other files
• How do emails facilitate communication?


  They allow you to reach out to others around the world
• Name two examples of email services.


  Google Mail and Yahoo Mail
• What are handheld devices popular among learners?

  Personal Digital Assistants and mobile phones
• What types of devices are included in handheld devices?

  GPS, GIS, digital cameras, and handheld computers
• What is a Webquest?


  A teacher-structured research experience based on the World Wide Web
• How long does a Webquest typically take?


  One or more instructional periods
• What is a blog?


  An online journal for posting information from teachers and students
• What are the three kinds of blogs?

  Blogs for communication, instruction, and both
• What is a wiki?


  An editable website that allows collaborative creation of content
• What is one of the most widely recognized wikis?

  Wikipedia
• What is the purpose of a flipped classroom?


  To use web resources as homework for initial instruction