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Educational Technology

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Contents of the Report

Role of computer for teachers and students

Computer technology in education Advantages and Disadvantages Parts of computer Tips in taking care of a computer

Computer for teachers and students

They use it for research They use it to read news and watch videos They use it to listen to audio books They use internet to connect with friends,

classmates and teachers.

Uses of computer in classroom:

audio -visual illustrations specific software programs real-time education long distance learning

Can be used for:

Audio -visual illustrations

MATHLAB has been used to solve electrical linear circuits using an acausal modeling approach for symbolic circuit analysis

Math

English

Phon is an open-source program for the transcription and analysis of phonologicaland phonetic data.

Distant learning

Distant learning

Advantages:

1. Visual illustrations on computers make learning easier.

2. Platform for e-textbooks.

3. Utilizing computers in education makes abstract concepts visible to students who may be discouraged from learning material.

Disadvantages:

1. Expensive

2.Technological Dependence (students)

3.Varied Computer Literacy

4. Technical Problems

5. Won't work without electricity

6. Data security

Computer Assisted Language Learning C.A.L.L.:

approach to language teaching and learning in which computer technology is used as an aid to presentation

"assisted" nowadays, CALL can also refer to other

means of technology like smart phones, iPod or tablets

Computer Assisted Learning

aims to provide interactive instruction usually in a specific subject area

can range from sophisticated and expensive commercial packages to applications developed 

 CAL is run either straight from a CD or floppy disk drive, or over a local network 

(CAL)

Parts of computer

System unit Storage Mouse Keyboard Monitor Printer Speakers Modem

Parts of computer

System Unit

"brain“ is the core of a

computer system rectangular box  most important of

these components is the central processing unit (CPU), or microprocessor

Storage

Hard disk drive CD and DVD

drives Floppy disk drive External hard

drive Flash drive

Monitor

displays information in visual form, using text and graphics

2 types:CRT (cathode ray tube) and LCD (liquid crystal display) 

Both types produce sharp images, but LCD monitors have the advantage of being much thinner and lighter.

Mouse

 small device used to point to and select items on your computer screen

 mice come in many shapes

small, oblong, and connected to the system unit by a long wire that resembles a tail

newer mice are wireless

Keyboard

used mainly for typing text into your computer

has keys for letters and numbers

 has special keys: 1. function keys- on the top row,

perform different functions 

2. numeric keypad, on the right side, allows you to enter numbers quickly

3. navigation keys, such as the arrow keys, allow you to move your position within a document or webpage.

Printer

transfers data from a computer onto paper

2 types:  inkjet printers and laser printers

Speakers

used to play sound allows you to listen

to music and hear sound effects from your computer

 can be built into the system unit or connected with cables

Modem

connects your computer to the Internet through telephone line or high-speed cable

Tips for taking care of computer, laptop and tablet

Keep liquids away

Having antivirus software 

Keep food away 

Don’t use your computer in a room where animals are

Handle any removable drives with care.

Sources:

http://www.useoftechnology.com/technology-classroom-students-demand/

http://www.useoftechnology.com/technology-schools/ http://www.useoftechnology.com/computer-technology-education-

effectiveness/ http://www.wikihow.com/Take-Good-Care-of-Your-Laptop-Computer http://windows.microsoft.com/en-ph/windows/computer-

parts#1TC=windows-7