It As A Cognitive Tool For Teaching Design

In the 21st century, human society is facing a profound transform. The c ore technology which supports this transform is the information technology. The wide application of modem information technology has affected on hu man life in many fields, so that on education. At the present time, a trend fo r education transform both inside and outside China is to exert the advanta ge of modern information technology to achieve the utilization of informati on technology in education, and finally, to realize the modernization of edu cation. However, we must be aware that the utilization of information tech nology won't make any miracle on education spontaneously, the social effe ct of any technology lies on the user. For our Chinese teachers, it is very im portant for them to recognize the direction of the education transform, mak e the information technology clear to support and promote the education tr ansform during the coming tide. After setting forth the concept of cognitive tools, the author bring forward that the information technology is the theor y basis of cognitive tools, analyze the application (operation) characteristic s of information technology as a cognitive tool, explain the teaching design technique from the application of information technology on many aspect such as training the cognitive ability, bringing up the animadversion though t and problem solving ability. The author also gives a teaching process desi gn frame encircling evaluating system as well as the relevant excellent ove rseas teaching cases, which include learning basis, learning contents, leami ng tools and learning activities. This would provide some experience and a dvice for the teachers on the front line and the candidates in pedagogic, coll ege from the author.