Read the chapter "Integrating Technology into Learning and Teaching"

Planning for hybrid and online learning requires thoughtful integration of digital technologies into all phases of the teaching process, from content preparation to monitoring learning outcomes. Successful implementation of such teaching depends not only on the choice of tools, but also on understanding pedagogical approaches that support active and flexible learning. Teachers take on new roles that extend from content experts to designers of learning experiences and instructors in a digital environment. To make this transition effective, it is necessary to recognise the different stages of technology adoption among teachers and adapt support to their needs. That is why the chapter "Integration of Technology into Learning and Teaching" in the book by Kučina Softić, Lasić-Lazić, Odak "Digital Transformation: New Approaches and Challenges in Education" (pages 53 to 80) provides the foundation for understanding the relationship between technology, teaching and the development of teachers' digital competencies. The entire book is available at the link.

While reading the chapter, take notes and pay special attention to the following terms/concepts and include them in your notes:

• groups of teachers depending on the stages of technology adoption
• focus on the student and the role of the teacher
• types of modules within teacher training programs
• terminology in the digital age (only terms that you consider relevant to your educational context)
• challenges for teachers according to Bates and Poole
• attitudes of university teachers towards e-learning.

The notes provided will help you in later activities and work. If there are any open questions that you think need to be answered or further analysed, be sure to note them and mention them in the accompanying activity Analysis of the chapter "Integration of Technology into Learning and Teaching".