Thirumoorthy and Arulsamy

behind to think about paradigm shift in teaching and learning, it includes Such as

globalization, industrialization, population explosion, social changes etc.

A review of growth of technology and learning

Teaching and learning was started from our ancestors and it will continue as long

as human being survival in the earth. It is revealed as follows

Phase

Techniques

Inventions

Phase first

Using sound to communicate

Stone tools

Adaptation of simples to make

Phase second

Utilization of fire

meaningful voice/sound

Gradual development of regional

Phase third

Invention of wheel

language

Development of epics, inscription

Used animal and trees,

Phase fourth

as painting and documentation

metallic tools

Phase fifth

Innovation in documentations

Pen ,Paper, Type writer

Phase sixth

Innovative reproduction

X-rox machine, T.V, Radio

computer, internet, mobile

Phase seventh

Modern technology – ICT

phone, memory device

The technology / technique are reflected in all fields such as Agriculture, medical,

physical science and human science, space science etc and it starts when an

animal start to wear leaf, animal skin and tried to hide their body. Then started to

agricultural activity and learned to generate and utilize fire and invented wheel.

From this ancient period still now we have lot of advance technology and it will

continue as long as the earth prevails.

In general technology / technique makes human comfortable in all filed and in

education it helps in teaching and learning became better than previous acquiesce.

To understanding this need some more clarification of Technology in education

and Technology of education.

Technology in Education

The utilizations of hardware and software products in teaching and learning

process are known as technology in education. Such as pen, paper, type writer,

TV, radio x-rox machine, teaching machine, computer, mobile, internet etc.

Technology of Education

The method / way of teaching are known as technology of education. It includes

both traditional and modern methods such as Speech, lecture method, memorizing,

debate, drill, peer tutoring, project, assignment, mentoring, seminar, workshop,

field/industrial trip/visit etc.

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