EDF 2203

SOCIOLOGY IN EDUCATION

TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENT
INFLUENCING EDUCATION AND
THE SCHOOL
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What is distanced learning??

Occurs when there is a separation between the

instructor and the student, usually due to geographical
or time concerns that prevent the student from
attending an on-campus course.

Students work on their own at home or anywhere and

communicate with other students via e-mail, electronic
forum, video conferring, instant messaging and other
forms of computer-based communication.

 Audio

Based Courses
Audio based distance learning courses utilize one-way or twoway communication. This includes everything from radio
broadcasting and phone conferences to prerecorded audio CDs.
Video

Based Courses
Prerecorded Video videotaped courses are sent to students
who can view them at an off-site location.
Two-Way Interactive Video Satellites, cameras, and television
of computer monitors allow professors and/or students on one
site to interact with professors and/or students at another site.

E-Learning is the use of technology to enable

people to learn anytime and anywhere.
it includes all kind s of the utilization of ICT
in instruction.

Email
Chat (Synchronous communication tool)
Online forum (Asynchronous discussion
forum)
Web(Supported by images, audio, simulation
and multimedia)
Video conference (live lecture)

ADVANTAGES

LOTS OF FLEXIBILITY. Students can complete their course work anywhere.

This allows students to work when and where it is more convenient for them.

NO COMMUTING. Taking a course online can be one way to cut down on costly

gas or public transportation.

NUMEROUS CHOICES FOR SCHOOLS. Even if you live in a community with

few or no colleges distance learning allows you to choose from a wide variety of

schools to complete your education.

LOWERED COSTS. Prices for online courses are generally cheaper than their oncampus counterparts.

LEARN WHILE WORKING. As distance learning can usually be completed on

your own schedule, it is much easier to complete distance learning courses while
working.

DISADVANTAGES

Lack of social interaction. If the classroom environment is

what you love most about learning you may want to take a
step back and reconsider distance learning. Youll likely get
some interaction on chat rooms, discussion boards and through
email, but the experience will be quite different than
traditional courses.

Requires adaptability to new technologies. If youve never

been one to love working with technology you will probably
get a lot less out of an online course than your more techsavvy counterparts. Make sure you feel comfortable working
with computers and with online programs before you sign up
for a class.

 Forgetting the Basic Way of Studying. Student would no longer

rely on the books that are lent by their teachers for them to
study since they are already interested to study using the
computer. Even simple problems and homework that they need
to answer, they are more of seeking the assistance of computers
already.

- When technology is introduced into a

classroom, things change. Instruction through
computers give students more control over their
learning environments and access to a wider
range of materials to use in the learning process.

For example, students are too confused or

embarrassed to ask questions because they dont
want to show their ignorance but with
individualized computer instruction, students can
always immediately request help if something is
unclear

Computers in classroom help to make it

more interactive. They are extremely
effective with the struggling learners
because they have unlimited patience.
The computer can also be used to educate
the smarter students who easily get bored in
a traditional classroom since they reach
their goal faster.

Technology has a negative effect

on Student because it is a
distraction to them
-Using technology in the classroom has been a issue that
teachers have to deal with. Student use technology to avoid
boredom from what is being done in class. They use their cell
phone to text one another, surf the internet, check their
Facebook or Myspace, etc..
-In a NEA online article a fourth grade teacher in Arizona
expressed this, Believes cell phones should be absolutely
banned from school. She also said, Cell phones are nothing
but a disruption to class instruction.

Counterargument:
Student should be able to use the computer because it has a
positive effect on their writing skills. Word processors are a great tool for
their writing skills because the word processor fixes their errors so they
can receive a better grade. Also, they learn how to type and their work is
much professional like when it is typed.

Refutation:
Technology that fixes errors for them is not helpful because they
cant learn from their mistakes. Dr. Elisa Medhus, author of Raising
Children Who Think for Themselves, says, Failure is integral to success.
Without error, most of modern society and almost all contemporary
knowledge would not exist. People learn from their mistakes and if a
child spells a word wrong then he or she can learn from the mistake and
learn the correct spelling of the word.

The effects of technological

development on teachers
The teacher's role changes as well.
The teacher is no longer the center of attention
as the dispenser of information,
but rather plays the role of facilitator.

 Allows teachers to effectively organize

and present lessons.
Material presentations can make the
material more meaningful and engaging.
Allows teachers to access more information
and ideas.

Teachers need to develop multiple

forms of computer and information
literacy to help improve education.

THE EFFECT OF TECHNOLOGICAL

DEVELOPMENT ON SCHOOL
First, it provides a variety of
media infrastructure .
Second , training aspect .
Third , the course material .

Examples of smart school

- SMK ABDULLAH MUSHI
- SMK AMINUDDIN BAKI
- KOLEJ ISLAM SULTAN ALAM SHAH
- SMK AGAMA SHEIKH ABDUL MALEK
- SMK AGAMA NAIM LILBANAT
- SMK TENOM
- SM SAINS KUCHING

Teaching and learning culture

Smart School

Regular school

Rich cultural knowledge

Critical and creative
thinking
Student-centered
Self-Access
Self rates
Self-directed
Global context
Ease of use of technology
in teaching and learning

Procurement Facts
Based memory
Teacher-centered
Local context
Textbooks

Management System
Smart School

Regular school

Based Management of

Based way of working

information technology in an
'manual' and separate
integrated manner to facilitate
work processes

Collaboration between
central agencies and schools

IT facilities can help behalf

of management to make
decisions quickly with the ease
of access to information and
communication with parties
that can help

Assessment System
Smart School

Regular school

Assessment of non-formal and

more sustainable and serve as a
complement to the teaching and
learning process
The focus of assessment is to
obtain information related to the
development of students to
facilitate action
A variety of assessment tools and
forms of questions based on the
goals and objectives of the subjects
prioritized assessment
The focus of the assessment is a
matter or elements that want to set
up in a passionate and students
through curriculum content
The performance of students
reported through criteria that
describe the level of achievement.

Form questions
Greater focus is school
assessment
The performance of students
reported through the marks and
grades
Equivalent examination given to
all students regardless of ability.

http://occupytheory.org/advantages-and-disadvantagesof-technology-in-education/

http://www.njvu.org/top-10-advantages-andbenefits-of-distance-learning/
http://ollyusofalhaj.ipgkti.edu.my/sumber/webhy
obestari/KONSEPSB.HTM
Camille Dickson -Deane, Internet and Higher
Education 14 (2011), Elsevier

REFERENCES

Cell Phone Technology a Serious Classroom Distraction,

Says Professor. Associatedcontent.com. Web. 6
Nov. 2009.
Willingham, Theresa. The Importance of Making
Mistakes. Suite101.com. Web. 6 Nov. 2009.
Writing, Technology and Teens. Kentucky.gov. Web.
6 Nov. 2009.
http://www.nea.org/home/10476.htm