1. THE ROLES AND FUNCTIONS OF
EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY IN
THE 21ST CENTURY EDUCATION
2. 1
• Instruction should be
student-centered
2
• Education should be
collaborative
3
• Learning should have
context
3. IMPORTANT FUNCTIONS OF EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY
1. Improvement of Teaching
2. Analysis of the Teaching-Learning process
3. Improvement of Learning
4. Enhancing goals of Education
5. Training to Teachers
6. Development of Curriculum
7. Development of Teaching-Learning Materials
8.Teaching-Learning Strategies
9. Development of Audio-Visual Aids
10. Help in Overall Improvements
11. Identification of Needs of the Community
4. 21ST CENTURY LEARNING;
WHAT DOES IT INVOLVE?
1. Emphasize core subjects
2. Emphasize learning skills
3. Use 21st Century tools to develop learning
skills (computers, internet, other technology)
4. Teach and learn in a 21st Century context
(relevance to students’ life, authentic learning
experiences, bring world into classroom, go
out into the world)
5. Teach and learn 21st Century content
6. Use 21st Century assessment that measures 21st
Century skills
(classroom assessments and standardized
tests)
5. 21st Century Skills are…Life savers
Allowing us to rediscover or recharge our PASSION
about teaching!
In the ocean of assessments, paperwork, and
day to day routines…GREAT teachers must possess
the vision to see above the crest of turmoil and
mediocrity to see what is possible.
Implementing 21st Century Skills into your lessons will
revitalize YOUR interest and your students’
interests!
Having “Passion for Teaching”
is really more about what
YOU get out of teaching