The computer is an effective tool for teachers in teaching and for students to learn. There is a saying "A nail without a hammer is useless", and if you relate it in teaching, without tools the teacher may not be able to teach the students effectively.The computer have a lot of capabilities that a teacher can utilize. Effective use of the computer and proper integration of its uses in instruction changes the manner of teaching and learning. We know we can use computers, all we need is to treasure the benefits it brings in the educative process.
Informative Tool . The computer can provide vast amounts of information in various forms such as text, graphics, sound and video. The Internet itself provides an enormous database from which user an access global information resources as well as educational information directly useful to learners.
Communication Tool . Given the fact that the Internet can serve as a channel for global communication, the computer can very well be the key tool for video teleconferencing sessions.
Constructive Tool . The computer can be used for manipulating information, visualizing one's understanding and building new knowledge. The Microsoft Word is an example wherein it allow users to organize and present their ideas in attractive formats.
Co-constructive Tool . Students can use co-constructive tools to work cooperatively and construct a shared understanding of new knowledge.
Situating Tool . By means of virtual reality extension systems, the computer can create 3-D images on display to give the user the feeling that are situated in a virtual environment. A flight simulation program is an example which places the user in a simulated flying environment.
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(a.) -Teachers can incorporate technology directly into their practice and insulate their students from the deleterious effects of policy churn.
-Teachers can choose from a variety of online portfolio providers tailored to the needs of their classroom. They also serve as a platform for students to demonstrate growth. Online portfolios have many advantages over paper based options because they cost less and allow for more robust outreach. Online portfolios are also amenable to a wider variety of formats including video, music or other interactive features.
-Teachers write lessons that comply with district, state, and national standards. Having a single set of standards eliminates redundancy and conflicting guidelines. Furthermore universal adoption of common standards will support future technological innovations that aid teachers. From a technical perspective, standards facilitate the development of new technologies. Innovators can focus on developing tools that better serve students rather than solving technical challenges of interoperability created by multiple sets of standards.
* Teachers should use education technologies that are inexpensive, easy to use, and improve student learning.
(b.)Using computer in the teaching-learning process is necessary because computers improve classroom learning. Internet access allows students to conduct comprehensive research and communicate with other education providers beyond the four walls of the classroom. Computers also run specialized software programs that enable teachers to provide tutoring or personalized instruction for students who need advanced or remedial educational resources.
Computers provide a way for students to engage in project-based learning. It helps students access timelines, historical data, images, graphs, scientific findings, art, pop culture, current events and music that make projects come to life. Classroom computers also allow students to share files, work on group assignments and distribute knowledge quickly and efficiently.
Classroom computers make it easier for teachers to delegate their time and attention
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