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Technology Integration in K-12 Education

This document discusses technology integration in K-12 education. It outlines the K-12 curriculum in the Philippines and salient features. Technology integration can enhance learning by allowing students to express ideas, learn at their own pace, and work collaboratively. Successful integration depends on using technology appropriately to improve lessons, making it a routine part of learning, and developing students' technology literacy. The document also describes ICT competency standards for teachers with domains covering understanding ICT, curriculum/assessment, collaboration, tools, organization, professional learning, and dispositions.
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Technology Integration in K-12 Education

This document discusses technology integration in K-12 education. It outlines the K-12 curriculum in the Philippines and salient features. Technology integration can enhance learning by allowing students to express ideas, learn at their own pace, and work collaboratively. Successful integration depends on using technology appropriately to improve lessons, making it a routine part of learning, and developing students' technology literacy. The document also describes ICT competency standards for teachers with domains covering understanding ICT, curriculum/assessment, collaboration, tools, organization, professional learning, and dispositions.
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  • Technology Integration
  • K-12 Curriculum Overview
  • Technology for Teaching and Learning
  • ICT Competency Standards
  • Active Learning Approaches

REVIEWER FOR TECHNOLOGY FOR  using various applications to express ideas,

TEACHING AND LEARNING (TTL) thoughts, and learning


K-12 Curriculum  learning content and showing understanding of
 Paved the way for the enhancement of the that content, not just expertise with a tool
Teacher Education Curriculum
 Kindergarten – Primary Education (6 years) – “If a lesson can be presented in a better way, using
Junior High School (4 years) – Senior High technology, then digital tools should indeed be used
School (2 years) in the classroom.” – Adam Bellow, Technology
 Provide sufficient time for mastery of concepts Training Specialist
and skills
 Develop lifelong learners Why integrate technology?
 Prepare graduates for tertiary education,  technology can help learners improve their
middle-level skills development, employment, problem-solving skills
and entrepreneurship  students can work together or independently
SALIENT FEATURES OF K-12  technology can lead to greater learning
1. Strengthening Early Childhood Education independence
(Universal Kindergarten)  learners work out what Educational
2. Making the Curriculum Relevant to Learners Technology tool best expresses their
(Contextualization and Enhancement) knowledge
3. Building Proficiency through Language  students can work at a pace that suits their
(Mother Tongue-Based Multilingual needs
Education)  teachers can check whether students have
4. Ensuring Integrated and Seamless Learning mastered a certain concept
(Spiral Progression) How to integrate technology?
5. Gearing Up for the Future (SHS)
 focus on delivering the curriculum
6. Nurturing the Holistically Developed Filipino
appropriately with the support of Educational
(College and Livelihood Readiness, 21 st
Technology resources
Century Skills)
 should not forget that technology is merely a
K-12 Graduate
tool for lesson enhancement
 Holistically developed Filipino with 21 st  should not use technology unless it is
Century Skills improving what they are already doing
- Information, Media, and Technology Skills
 need to bear in mind that although technology
- Learning and Innovation Skills is all around us, not all students know how to
- Effective Communication Skills use it
- Life and Career Skills  need to update their knowledge and plan their
 Higher Education teaching accordingly
 Middle-Level Skills Development  connect learning tasks to the real world
 Entrepreneurship When is the integration of technology successful?
 Employment  when technology is available for the task
 when it becomes a routine part of our daily
“Simply adding technology to K-12 environments lives
does not improve learning. What matters is how it  when it becomes second nature and not an
is used to develop knowledge and skills.” – Zucker effort to implement in class
and Light (2009)  when teachers don’t worry about what EdTech
tools are accessible for the task
Implementation of technology…
 has improved writing skills, science learning,
and mathematical concepts
TECHNOLOGY INTEGRATION  has created technologically literate students
 using technology as a tool to enhance the (digital citizens)
learning  has helped strengthen engagement by linking
 allowing students to create and demonstrate students to a global audience
what is being taught
 has provided students with opportunities to 3.2 Use ICT knowledge to solve complex
practice their collaboration skills in real-world problems and support student collaborative
scenarios activities
Research suggests… 3.3 Model collaborative knowledge
 if we integrate technology with face-to-face construction in face-to-face and virtual
teacher time, academic outcomes will be environments
bettered as a result rather than introducing  Domain 4: Technology Tools
either on their own 4.1 Demonstrate competence in the technical
operations of technology tools and systems as
they apply to teaching and learning
TECHNOLOGY FOR TEACHING AND 4.2 Use technology tools to create new
LEARNING learning opportunities to support a community
of learners
 ICT competency standards (CHED-UNESCO)
4.3 Demonstrate proficiency in the use of
as provided in the 2017, Policy, Standards, and
technology tools to support teaching and
Guidelines (PSG) for pre-service teacher
learning
education
 Domain 5: Organization and
 The program outcome for teacher education
Administration
CLEARLY states that every future teacher
5.1 Manage technology-assisted instruction in
“demonstrate PROFICIENCY in the
an inclusive classroom environment
development and utilization of Information,
5.2 Exhibit leadership in shared decision-
Communication, and Technology (ICT)
making using technology tools
resources in promoting quality teaching-
learning process  Domain 6: Teacher Professional Learning
6.1 Explore existing and emerging technology
 To ensure that the program outcomes related to
to acquire additional content and
ICT shall be achieved, COMPETENCIES
pedagogical knowledge
were identified to be developed by every pre-
6.2 Utilize technology tools in creating
service teacher (CHED-UNESCO, Bangkok,
communities of practice
2009)
6.3 Collaborate with peers, colleagues, and
ICT COMPETENCY STANDARDS
stakeholders to access information in
- each domain (7) has a set of competencies
support of professional learning
- they are expressed in desire learning outcomes
 Domain 7: Teacher Dispositions
7.1 Demonstrate social, ethical, and legal
 Domain 1: Understanding ICT in Education responsibility in the use of technology tools
1.1 Demonstrate awareness of policies and resources
affecting ICT in education 7.1 Show a positive attitude toward the use of
1.2 Comply with ICT policies as they affect technology tools
teaching-learning
1.3 Contextualize ICT policies to the learning
Proficiency in the different competencies will
environment
enable pre-service teachers to handle 21st century
 Domain 2: Curriculum and Assessment
learners in the future classroom.
2.1 Demonstrate understanding of concepts,
principles, and theories of ICT systems as they
DepEd Order 42, s. 2017
apply to teaching-learning
2.2 Evaluate digital and non-digital learning  mandating the use of the Philippine
resources in response to student’s diverse need Professional Standard for Teachers (PPST)
2.3 Develop digital learning resources to emphasizing that Beginning Teachers must:
enhance teaching-learning - show skills in the positive use of ICT to
2.4 Use ICT tools to develop 21st century facilitate teaching and learning
skills, learning and innovation skills, career - show skills in the selection, development, and
skills, and effective communication skills use of a variety of learning resources including
 Domain 3: Pedagogy ICT to address learning goals
3.1 Apply relevant technology tools for
classroom activities These competency standards to learn and master
will assure 21st century learners of more enjoyable,
creative, and innovative ways of teaching and  physically active kids have more active brains
learning. (20 minutes of sitting quietly vs. 20 minutes of
walking
INTEGRATING ACTIVE LEARNING  students tested better in reading, spelling, and
APPROACHES math and were more likely to read above their
What is active learning? grade level after 20 minutes of physical
 a method of learning activity
 students are actively or experientially involved  after being in a physically active afterschool
in the learning process program for 9 months, memory tasks
 students practice skills, solve problems, improved 16%
struggle with complex questions, make How to integrate active learning?
decisions, propose solutions, and explain ideas 1. Make an inventory of what strategies and
in their own words techniques teachers are already using an
familiarize yourself with other strategies
available.
Problem-solving
Interacting
Discussing
Reflecting Doing/Engaging
Teaching
Assessing
Acting

Education research shows that incorporating active


learning strategies into university courses
significantly enhances student learning experiences Four Active Learning Approach
(Freeman, et al., 2014; Theobald et al., 2020) 1. Inquiry-based
2. Research-based
3. Questioning (?)
4. Project-based

Why active learning?


12 seconds – average attention span of a human in
2000
8 seconds – average attention span of a human now
9 seconds – average attention of a goldfish
 active kids learn better
 physical activity at school is a win-win for
students and teachers
 20% more likely to earn an A in math or
English (Grades)
 standardized test scores increased 6% over 3
years
 one physically active lesson creates a 13%
increase in students’ physical activity for the
week and a 21% decrease in teachers’ time
managing behavior

Common questions

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Effective technology integration in K-12 education improves learning by developing students' knowledge and skills rather than just adding technology. Key benefits include enhancing problem-solving skills, enabling collaborative learning, fostering learning independence, and allowing students to work at their own pace . Additionally, it can improve writing skills, science learning, and mathematical concepts while also fostering technological literacy and global engagement .

The competencies required for pre-service teachers concerning ICT resource utilization, according to the Policy, Standards, and Guidelines for teacher education, include understanding ICT in education, curriculum and assessment, pedagogy, and technology tools. Teachers need to manage technology-assisted instruction, show leadership in decision-making using technology, engage in professional learning, and demonstrate ethical responsibility in technology usage. These competencies aim to enhance teaching effectiveness and prepare teachers to guide 21st-century learners .

Teachers can ensure that technology integration aids rather than hinders student learning by selecting tools that clearly enhance educational objectives and improve existing instructional strategies. They should use technology to facilitate deeper understanding and engagement, provide personalized learning experiences, and encourage collaborative knowledge construction. Regular assessments of how technology is used to meet learning goals and ongoing professional development are crucial. Teachers should also be mindful of students' diverse technology accessibilities, ensuring all have equitable opportunities for technology-enriched education .

Teachers might face challenges like ensuring that technology use genuinely enhances the curriculum, the need for continuous professional development to keep up with emerging technologies, and ensuring equitable access to technology for all students. To address these challenges, teachers should focus on using technology tools that genuinely enhance learning outcomes rather than just incorporating technology for its own sake. They should engage in ongoing professional learning and update their instructional strategies to incorporate real-world problem-solving and collaboration. Teachers should also consider students' diverse access levels and ensure all have the opportunity to learn with technology .

The K-12 curriculum in the Philippines prepares students for future educational and career opportunities by extending basic education from 10 to 12 years, which provides sufficient time for mastering concepts and developing skills necessary for higher education, employment, and entrepreneurship. It includes early childhood education, a relevant context-based curriculum, language proficiency building, and spiral progression for integrated learning. The goal is to nurture holistically developed Filipinos equipped with 21st-century skills such as communication, innovation, and career skills .

The K-12 curriculum supports the development of students’ 21st-century skills by incorporating features such as contextualized and enhanced learning, Mother Tongue-Based Multilingual Education, and spiral progression. These initiatives help cultivate critical thinking, effective communication, and problem-solving skills. The curriculum prepares students for higher education, employment, and entrepreneurship by fostering lifelong learning abilities and adaptability to future challenges. The emphasis on technology integration further strengthens students' information, media, and technology skills, which are crucial for success in the modern world .

Project-based learning as an active strategy offers advantages such as promoting critical thinking and problem-solving as students tackle real-world challenges. It encourages collaboration, self-directed learning, and the integration of diverse knowledge areas, enhancing engagement and retention of knowledge. This approach helps develop essential skills such as time management, communication, and adaptability, which are vital for future educational and career success. Research indicates that project-based learning enhances academic performance and deepens students' understanding of subject matters by connecting theoretical learning to practical applications .

Integration of technology becoming a routine part of daily teaching is important because it ensures that technology enhances rather than disrupts learning processes. When technology usage is routine, it aligns seamlessly with educational goals, allowing teachers to focus on pedagogy rather than technology itself. This natural integration helps teachers and students exploit the full potential of digital tools to enhance learning and teaching effectiveness. Routine integration also indicates a mature, effective use of technology where attention is no longer on the tool but on the outcomes it facilitates .

The Mother Tongue-Based Multilingual Education feature in the Philippine K-12 curriculum helps build language proficiency by using students' native languages as mediums of instruction during early education years. This approach improves comprehension and learning, laying a strong foundation before transitioning to Filipino and English. It leverages the cognitive benefits of multilingualism and enhances students' ability to learn additional languages effectively while retaining proficiency in their mother tongue, promoting better academic outcomes and overall communication skills .

Active learning strategies enhance student outcomes by increasing engagement and retention of information through experiential involvement. Students become more involved in problem-solving, decision-making, and explaining ideas, which improves learning experiences and outcomes. Studies indicate improvements in grades, standardized test scores, and an increased likelihood of achieving better grades in subjects like math and English. Furthermore, physical activities associated with active learning lead to better memory, reading, spelling, and math skills, while decreasing classroom management time .

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