Computers in Education

Department of EducationUniversity of Sargodha

Advantages of Computers

Storage of information Quick data processing Audio-visual aids Better presentation of information Access to the Internet Quick communication between students,

teachers and parents

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Real-life uses of computers in education Teaching-learning Testing and

evaluation Guidance purposes Library and

information sources School administration

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Importance of Computer Literacy

Computer education: know-how of computer concepts and basic knowledge of its operation

Not only for storage and processing, but got communication

Computer knowledge is an important job skill Computers serve as efficient means for

management of information: banking, medicine, online shopping

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What students do Interact and share

with social networking sites

Projects are done using applications Documents in

Microsoft Word Presentations in

PowerPoint Drawings in AutoCAD

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What students do

Video conferencing Distance learning Taking online courses Researching Entertainment:

movies, games, etc.

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Social network website use by age, 2008-2010

67

83

36

62

20

50

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4335

61

0102030405060708090

Age 18-33

34-45 45-55 55-64 All adults18+

20082010

Source: Pew Research Center’s Internet & American Life Project, 2010 Tracking Survey 7

Computers in helping the disabled

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New technologies:Interactive whiteboard

An interactive display that connects to a computer and projector

Used in many settings: classrooms, corporate board rooms and work groups, training rooms for professional sports coaching, broadcasting studios, etc.

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New technologies:Scanner Highlighter

Makes it easier to copy text from books and store in computer

Copied text can be stored in Word or Excel for editing, or as PDF for searching

Useful for research and studying

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New Technologies:netbooks, tablets, smartphones

Portable devices that enable users to share and work anytime, anywhere

Application software for many uses

Useful tool for students and teachers

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References Computers in education. Retrieved 5/14/12 from

http://wikieducator.org/Computers_in_Education Divico, T. Benefits of Using Computers in Education. Retrieved

5/14/2012 from http://http://www.ehow.com/facts_5336311_benefits-using-computers-education.html

Interactive whiteboard. Retrieved 5/14/12 from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Interactive_whiteboard

Oak, M. (2012). Role of computers in education. Retrieved 5/14/12 from http://www.buzzle.com/articles/role-of-computers-in-education.html

Oak, M. (2011). Importance of computer education. Retrieved 5/14/12 from http://www.buzzle.com/articles/importance-of-computer-education.html

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