computers in education

Computers in Education

By:Rahul and Dinesh17 April,2015

what is the role of computers in education ?

The advantages of computers in education include an efficient storage and rendition of information, quick information processing and very importantly the saving of paper. Know more about the importance of computer education.

Computer teaching plays a key role in the modern systems of education. It is easier to store information on computers than maintaining hand-written notes.Computers facilitate an efficient storage and effective presentation of information. Presentation software like PowerPoint and animation software like Flash and others can be...

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

4335

61

0

10

2030

40

50

60

70

80

90

Age 18-33

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

20082010

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

What is a computer virus ?

different type of computer viruses

Computer viruses are a major problem for computer users worldwide. It has individuals and even governments worried. Major efforts are going on to tackle it.<< A computer virus is a man-made program or code that can cause damage to your data and software on a computer. It is able to replicate usually without knowledge and permission of the computer user.>>

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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Rahul Kumar (911427) Dinesh Meena (911407) Nit Warangal section-G