Science and technology in education

This pshows the relation between science and technology with our daily life. It alos talks about Educational application of technology.

1. Science and Technology in Education Unit 1 10/12/2015 Puja Shrivastav

2. Introduction From the beginning of time, man has strived to improve his way and quality of life . The caveman discovered how to make and use tools, developed a logical sequence for activities, devolved processes that added value to his life. We live in the age of science and technology 10/12/2015 Puja Shrivastav

3. Introduction Science and Technology are important for economical well-being, but also seen from the perspective of a broadly based liberal education. A nation without science and technology  is definitely  a backward nation. Such nation will be considered undeveloped .  Science and technology is associated  with  modernity and it is an essential tool for  rapid development. 10/12/2015 Puja Shrivastav

4. Science and Technology 10/12/2015 Puja Shrivastav

5. Importance of Technology Growing trend towards globalization Increasing importance of technology in society. Students need to develop 21 st century skill. Students of today have grown up with digital technology . 10/12/2015 Puja Shrivastav

6. Contribution of Technology To Students Learning- Specific learning achieved by development of skills and attitudes, students motivation, relationship of students to knowledge. Appropriate use of technology in teaching- planning teaching, intervention with students and assessment in learning . 10/12/2015 Puja Shrivastav

7. Current Educational Applications of Technology Online blogs Online reference tools, OER Interactive white boards E books replacing textbooks Video clips MS Office Laptops to write, communicate and research E-learning MOOC 10/12/2015 Puja Shrivastav

8. MOOC The first MOOCs emerged from the open educational resources (OER) movement . The term  MOOC  was coined in 2008 by Dave Cormier of the University of Prince Edward Island A  massive open online course  ( MOOC   ) is an online course aimed at unlimited participation and open access via the web. In addition to traditional course materials such as filmed lectures, readings, and problem sets, many MOOCs provide interactive user forums to support community interactions between students, professors, and teaching assistants (TAs). MOOCs are a recent and widely researched development in distance education. 10/12/2015 Puja Shrivastav

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10. OER The term was firstly coined at UNESCO's 2002 Forum on Open Courseware and designates. Open educational resources ( OER ) are freely accessible, openly licensed documents and media that are useful for teaching, learning, and assessing as well as for research purposes . teaching, learning, and research resources that reside in the public domain, free to use and re-purposing by others . Open educational resources include full courses, course materials, modules, textbooks, streaming videos, tests, software, and any other tools, materials, or techniques used to support access to knowledge. 10/12/2015 Puja Shrivastav

11. Barriers to Technology I mplementation Funding-infrastructure and maintenance Need for substantial professional development Integration with curriculum and overall educational goals Lack of technological literacy Teachers attitudes 10/12/2015 Puja Shrivastav

12. Lifelong Learning Unit 6 (c) 10/12/2015 Puja Shrivastav

13. Lifelong Learning? lifelong learning recognising that individuals learn throughout a lifetime. Lifelong learning may be broadly defined as learning that is pursued throughout life: learning that is flexible, diverse and available at different times and in different places. Lifelong learning crosses sectors, promoting learning beyond traditional schooling and throughout adult life. 10/12/2015 Puja Shrivastav

14. Lifelong Learning? Learning to know  - mastering learning tools rather than acquisition of structured knowledge. Learning to do  – equipping people for the types of work needed now and in the future including innovation and adaptation of learning to future work environments. 10/12/2015 Puja Shrivastav

15. Lifelong Learning? Learning to live together, and with others  – peacefully resolving conflict, discovering other people and their cultures, fostering community capability, individual competence and capacity, economic resilience, and social inclusion. Learning to be  – education contributing to a person’s complete development: mind and body, intelligence, sensitivity, aesthetic appreciation and spirituality. 10/12/2015 Puja Shrivastav

16. Adult Learning/Education Adult education  is a practice in which adults engage in systematic and sustained self educating activities in order to gain new forms of knowledge, skills, attitudes, or values. In particular, adult education reflects a specific philosophy about learning and teaching based on the assumption that adults can and want to learn, that they are able and willing to take responsibility for that learning, and that the learning itself should respond to their needs. 10/12/2015 Puja Shrivastav

17. Dimensions of Lifelong learning Formal learning Non Formal learning Informal learning 10/12/2015 Puja Shrivastav

18. Formal learning Structured learning that typically takes place in an education or training institution, usually with a set curriculum and carries credentials. Formal learning often leading to recognised outcomes and qualifications . 10/12/2015 Puja Shrivastav

19. Non-formal learning Learning that is organized by educational institutions but non credential. Non-formal learning opportunities may be provided in the workplace and through the activities of civil society organizations and groups The setting is outside dedicated learning institutions, most often in places where learning is not the primary business. 10/12/2015 Puja Shrivastav

20. Informal Learning Informal learning is distinguishable by intent. Learning that goes on all the time, resulting from daily life activities related to work, family, community or leisure (e.g. community baking class) It can occur almost anywhere, but as a by-product of other activities . It is often unplanned and without explicit emphasis on learning, yet may still lead to the acquisition of valuable skills, knowledge and attitudes . 10/12/2015 Puja Shrivastav

21. Characteristics of Adult Learning More self-directed, rather than relying on others for help. Mature and therefore experienced with the experience providing a rich source for learning An Adult's readiness to learn is linked to what one needs to know Adult orientation to learn is problem centred rather than subject centred Adult motivation to learn is internal . 10/12/2015 Puja Shrivastav

22. P urposes…. T he general purposes of adult education can be summarized as: Vocational Social Recreational Self-development 10/12/2015 Puja Shrivastav

23. P rinciples Adults cannot be made to learn. They will only learn when they are internally motivated to do so. Adults will only learn what they feel they need to learn. In other words, they are practical. Adults learn by doing. Active participation is especially important to adult learners. Adult learning is problem-based and these problems must be realistic. Adult learners like finding solutions to problems . 10/12/2015 Puja Shrivastav

24. Principles Adult learning is affected by the experience each adult brings. Adults learn best informally. Adults learn what they feel they need to know, they don’t need a curriculum. Adults want information that can help them improve their situation . 10/12/2015 Puja Shrivastav

25. Barriers Towards Getting E ducation L ack of time balancing career and family demands F inances, Transportation C onfidence , or interest, L ack of information about opportunities to learn 10/12/2015 Puja Shrivastav

26. References Jenkins, Edgar ( ed ) (2002)  Innovations in  Science and Technology Education Vol VIII    Paris, UNESCO, University of Oslo http :// www.iuma.ulpgc.es/users/nunez/sjobergreportsciencetech.pdf http://folk.uio.no/sveinsj/STE_paper_Sjoberg_UNESCO2.htm   http :// www.llcq.org.au/01_cms/details.asp?ID=12 Adult Education: Wikipedia 10/12/2015 Puja Shrivastav

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