Digital Learning Inside Classroom

Digital Learning Inside Classroom: A Critique On
Utilization Of Technology Inside The Classroom
Presented to
The School of Advance Studies
The National Teachers College
In Partial Fulfillment
of the Requirements for the Course
Psycho-Social Perspective of Education
JOHN RUBIE D. INSIGNE
September 7, 2019
Introduction
This study criticized the Digital learning as a learning tool in
studying inside the classroom. Digital Learning is introduced as an
innovative method that integrates technology with the process of learning.
Digital learning can be implemented across any areas. This type of learning
allows the learner to grasp concepts quickly in a more efficient way. With
the advent of smart phones and computers, the process of learning has
evolved rapidly. E-learning, virtual lectures, educational gamification,
portals containing educational resources and so on contribute to the
development of digital learning.
Digital learning requires more than just the latest devices, it should
be a combination of the device, digital content which provides educational
resources and instructions. Technology is the tool used to bridge between
the learner and the content in the most effective and efficient way (CIO
Whitepapers Review, 2017).
There are plenty of tools and resources online that can be used
to create and enhance a digital learning environment in all subject areas.
According to Catherine Attard (2017), literature around digital
technologies suggest that new technologies have potentially changed
teaching and learning, providing opportunities for a shift of focus from a
traditional view to a more problem-solving approach. When used well,

technology can improve engagement with the subjects and assists in
improving students understanding of different concepts.
Synthesis
In this article, they looked at the current role of technology in
the classroom, what is being said regarding effective technology
integration, and some of the benefits and challenges associated with
technology integration. The use of technology to support learning was
explored.
Through this review, I learned that technology integration in
education is very hot topic right now and there is a lot of current research
already done. With this said, I believed that there is the need for further
research in the areas of mobile technology in learning and how to best
integrate them into different lessons. Choosing appropriate and beneficial
applications seems to be a challenge many teachers are facing. There are
many factors to consider with integration of technology into teaching and
learning, which should be further researched. Additionally, this study will
explore the challenges associated with using technology to teach different
subjects and how teachers can best overcome or deal with these
challenges.
CONCLUSION
As educators, it is important to stay current with educational
research and to participate in ongoing professional development to
ensure teachers are incorporating the best practices and teaching
methods to support students’ learning. Given the many known
benefits of technology integration for both teaching and learning
different subject areas,it is vital that all teachers, new and
experienced, are learning the tools and skills they need to effectively
integrate technology into their classrooms. If the education system is
endeed equitable, all students should have the opportunity to learn
with technology. It is important for educators to remember that the
use of technology does not only enhance learning environments, but
it also prepares students for their future lives and careers in the 21st
century. Learning with technology helps students develop important
higher order skills such as the ability to collaborate, think critically,
and be creative (Rieti, 2014). Based on some research, most of
students excel in thoughtfully planned digital classrooms that focus
on opportunities for collaboration, creativitity, and critical thinking.
Through this article,I learned a range of strategies and practical
considerations for effectively integrating technology into the
elementary classroom to engage students and enrich their learning

experience. For example, when teaching mathematics, students will
use a combination of “drill and practice” math applications (to
reinforce math skills) and “multi-purpose” applications (to document
students thinking and learning process when solving math problems).
It is important to devote thoughtful plan and attention both to the
objective of the activity and to the needs of the students to develop
successful lessons that incorporate technology. This article will
certainly improve teachers’ own teaching pedagogy and inspire more
teachers and schools to meaningfully integrate 21st century learning
tools into instructional practice. As John Dewey said, “ If we teach
today’s students as we taught yesterday’s, we rob them of
tomorrow.”
RECOMMENDATION
Based on what I learned from this article, I identified a range
of recommendations for various stakeholders in education. The
recommendations are as follows:
1. In Teacher Education (BEED, BSED) programs, all teacher
candidates should be required to take a full year technology
integration course. In this course, teacher candidates should be

taught specific strategies and practical considerations for
implementing technology in classroom successfully.
2. In All Subjects in Teacher Education program, time should be
devoted to teaching Teacher candidates how technology can be
used in classroom to engage students and enrich their learning
experience.
3. School boards or administrators should adopt a “Bring Your Own
Device” or better known as a “BYOD” model to allow students to
learn with personalized technology and to more easily allow
students to have access to technological devices.
4. There should be an exchange of knowledge and ideas at staff
meetings for more teachers to understand the importance of
technology integration and feel more comfortable making changes
in their current teaching practices, school administration must
promote collaboration between staff members and whole-school
initiatives regarding technology integration. Administration must
devote more time at staff meeting for teachers to share
applications, programs and/or tools that have worked in their
classrooms. Administration should also look creating and providing
time during the week for Learning Action Cell (LAC) sessions to
meet, share expertise, and work collaboratively to build knowledge
with one another.

5. Since many researchers have reported that there is a need for in-
depth, ongoing professional development on integrating
technology into the classroom, school boards should discuss
making more workshops mandatory for teachers to attend, as
opposed to allowing attendance to be optional.
6. To keep parents informed about how technology is being used in
the classroom to benefit students’ learning, teachers can
collaborate and communicate with parents regularly through online
medium, like Facebook account. It is important for parents to
understand why and how technology is being used in today’s
classroom

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Digital Learning Inside Classroom: A Critique On

Utilization Of Technology Inside The Classroom

JOHN RUBIE D. INSIGNE

This study criticized the Digital learning as a learning tool in

studying inside the classroom. Digital Learning is introduced as an

innovative method that integrates technology with the process of learning.

evolved rapidly. E-learning, virtual lectures, educational gamification,

portals containing educational resources and so on contribute to the

development of digital learning.

be a combination of the device, digital content which provides educational

resources and instructions. Technology is the tool used to bridge between

Whitepapers Review, 2017).

to create and enhance a digital learning environment in all subject areas.

According to Catherine Attard (2017), literature around digital

technologies suggest that new technologies have potentially changed

teaching and learning, providing opportunities for a shift of focus from a

traditional view to a more problem-solving approach. When used well,

improving students understanding of different concepts.

In this article, they looked at the current role of technology in

the classroom, what is being said regarding effective technology

integration, and some of the benefits and challenges associated with

technology integration. The use of technology to support learning was

Through this review, I learned that technology integration in

research in the areas of mobile technology in learning and how to best

integrate them into different lessons. Choosing appropriate and beneficial

applications seems to be a challenge many teachers are facing. There are

many factors to consider with integration of technology into teaching and

learning, which should be further researched. Additionally, this study will

explore the challenges associated with using technology to teach different

As educators, it is important to stay current with educational

research and to participate in ongoing professional development to

ensure teachers are incorporating the best practices and teaching

methods to support students’ learning. Given the many known

benefits of technology integration for both teaching and learning

different subject areas,it is vital that all teachers, new and

integrate technology into their classrooms. If the education system is

endeed equitable, all students should have the opportunity to learn

with technology. It is important for educators to remember that the

use of technology does not only enhance learning environments, but

century. Learning with technology helps students develop important

higher order skills such as the ability to collaborate, think critically,

and be creative (Rieti, 2014). Based on some research, most of

students excel in thoughtfully planned digital classrooms that focus

on opportunities for collaboration, creativitity, and critical thinking.

Through this article,I learned a range of strategies and practical

considerations for effectively integrating technology into the

elementary classroom to engage students and enrich their learning

use a combination of “drill and practice” math applications (to

reinforce math skills) and “multi-purpose” applications (to document

students thinking and learning process when solving math problems).

It is important to devote thoughtful plan and attention both to the

objective of the activity and to the needs of the students to develop

successful lessons that incorporate technology. This article will

certainly improve teachers’ own teaching pedagogy and inspire more

teachers and schools to meaningfully integrate 21st century learning

tools into instructional practice. As John Dewey said, “ If we teach

today’s students as we taught yesterday’s, we rob them of

Based on what I learned from this article, I identified a range

of recommendations for various stakeholders in education. The