2) Intro Instructional Tech

INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY

   Instructional technology introduces us to the various computer applications software such as word processing, desktop publishing, web pages development, spreadsheet use, telecommunications and their uses in all areas of education. We will complete understand about computers, how to use computer applications, and how to access information on the World Wide Web as an integrated teaching and learning tool. Instructional technology also exposed about teaching and learning systems or tools, such as web-based teaching and learning tools and educational portals. This will assist us in understanding other alternatives of teaching and learning techniques that can be used in classrooms.
  At the end, we will able to explain the basic elements and components of a computer system. Describe the basic characteristics of application programs and apply application programs in the curriculum and for administrative purposes. Besides that, we will be able describe the basic elements of telecommunication and system tools and their uses and benefits in education and discuss issues and future trends of computers in education.