INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY IN TEACHING SCIENCE

AMADO T. ALIMURUNG

Why the integration of educational/ instructional technology is in teaching science is important? Educational/ instructional technology can support both the teaching and learning of science concepts and processes. Technology allows the teachers and students to model and explore concepts that are otherwise impossible or difficult to explore, to support student inquiry and clarify and display student thinking. As information and communication technology becomes prevalent in supporting day to day world of work and for uses of technology in ways that are authentic to how science is done. In addition, the use of technology support student learning of core concepts and processes and tools for 21st century collaboration and communication. It is the responsibility of all teachers to prepare students to thoughtfully integrate technology into science instruction and student work.

The integration of technology in science should take advantage of the unique features of the technology, make scientific views more accessible and develop understanding of the relationship of science and technology. As teachers integrate technology into their teaching, it is often helpful to look at the knowledge required to help support thoughtful integration. However, there are problems may need to address to the administration, teaching staff, students and to the community the insufficient school facilities, lack of modern technology, embracing the advancement of the teacher and student and determine the advantages and disadvantages of technologies in the teaching learning process. The parents in the community can help and support their children in a proper ways in using technology in acquiring new ideas and skills.

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The author is Master Teacher I at Benigno S. Aquino National High School