Educational Technology and Innovation

Helen Tulan-Cahulogan

Educational technology in the teaching-learning process imposes great importance because of the information and communication. With the help of various applications, distance wouldn't be a hindrance for anyone to access education. It also adds fun with the teaching-learning process. On one side, teachers can ask the students to do more creative projects rather than stick with written ones. The youthful minds of the students are heavily influenced by technology, which teachers can utilize in presenting their lessons and also help enhance to their students' creativity and imagination.

Innovation's vital role is to deliver education to the students with life and aligned with their interests, which is against the monotonous way of teaching. Also, it was able to introduce the use of ICT like television, computers and internet in presenting the lessons and theories written in the books, and now arises the desire to improve the educational system we have in our country.

David Thornburg once said, “Any teacher that can be replaced by technology deserves to be”. Thus, technology imposes continuous change in education, which would last forever. It wouldn't only catch the students' attention, but it will also help teachers in their preparations and put an ease to their chosen method of instruction. Also, as technology can reach the farthest places, it can serve as the resource for the government to provide education even without the presence of the teachers.

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The author is Principal I of Teodoro P. Tinio Elementary School