Saturday, February 23, 2013

63. Framework for Educational Technology Laboratory Sessions


            [Kerala University English Teacher Educator’s Forum - KUETEF]

The following  is the extract from  the   proposal   I had  prepared as directed by the  Chairman of the Board of Studies in Education (UG), University of Kerala. The proposed framework was submitted for  discussion and approval by  the esteemed participants  of   the  Conceptualization Workshop organized in connection with the  Reification/Redesigning of the  B. Ed Curriculum at the   Senate Chamber, University of Kerala on 22 and 23 February 2013. 

Introduction
The Technology Lab  promotes  the enhancement of knowledge and the use of technology resources. Trainees  learn how to integrate the tools of technology in all phases of their teaching. Used properly it can serve as a test bed for new  technology applications in  education.

Objectives of Technology Lab sessions. The sessions  are planned for  the trainee to:
1.     Familiarize with different technological aids.
2.     Develop the ability to use aids for teaching.
3.     Sensitize  aspects related to the appropriate and effective use of various aids.

Type of Lab Proposed:
* Equipped with visual aids that do not require power supply and with   audio, visual and  audio-visual aids  that require power supply. 

Lab requirements:
* Well  ventilated room with  facility for  darkening of room.
* Provision for uninterrupted  power supply.
* Portable screen  and walls suitable for screening.
* Multiple Plug Points with extension cords for connecting equipments.
* Large tables for students to work in groups and  operate/ prepare aids.
* Demonstration table for instructor. 

Technological Aids required:
*Black board, White Board, Charts, Flannel Board, Flip Charts, Radio, Public Address System, Audio Player, Video CD Player, DVD Player, i-Pod, Multimedia PC, i-Pad, Digital Camera, Handicam, LCD Projectors with screen, LCD TV and  Smart Board. 

Teaching-Learning Resources required :
* A collection of  audio, visual, audio-visual and  Multimedia  materials. 

Total  Lab sessions :
* 10 hours per trainee
Ø 03 hours for instruction of  different ways of   using technological aids.
Ø 02 hours for preparation of cost effective and inexpensive aids in a Workshop mode.
Ø 05 hours for preparation and presentation of technological   teaching –learning aids   related to ones Optional Subject by each trainee.  
  [Additional sessions after regular college hours for  completing Group Tasks ]                                            
Topics for Lab sessions :
* Old  aids and modern technological  aids.
* Illustration of use of  aids  from the library  to show how to use and how not to use aids  to ensure effective learning.

Proposed Strategy :
1. Demonstration  by instructor of working and use of  specific
     technological aids. 
2. Sensitizing  students on how to use and how  not to use  different aids.
3. Providing  tips for  using aids for  presentation of topics.
4. Hands-on experience  for  each trainee for operating the technological aid .
5. On completion of demonstration of all available  aids in the Lab, each
        trainee is  assigned the task of  preparing  a teaching-learning material
         which  is to  be presented before peers.
6. Optional-wise Group work for production of a Documentary Film / Video
        for teaching   a  content  at the secondary level.

Assessment :
* Marks are to be awarded for   knowledge of  use of various aids  and for
       the preparation  and presentation of the teaching-learning  material.

Please  offer your comments  and suggestions ...

Dr. C. Praveen
Secretary, KUETEF


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