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Computers in Education
by Allana DelgadoEd Comp 1: May 17, 2012
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
Real-life uses of computers in education Teaching-learning Testing and
evaluation Guidance purposes Library and
information sources School administration
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
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
What students do
Video conferencing Distance learning Taking online courses Researching Entertainment:
movies, games, etc.
Social network website use by age, 2008-2010
67
83
36
62
20
50
9
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61
0
10
20
30
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50
60
70
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Age 18-33
34-45 45-55 55-64 All adults18+
2008
2010
Source: Pew Research Center’s Internet & American Life Project, 2010 Tracking Survey
Computers in helping the disabled
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.
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
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
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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