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This document discusses the role of computers in education. It outlines how computers have changed the way we work and learn, enabling large amounts of data storage, quick processing, and easy access to information online. While computers cannot replace teachers, they can serve as useful tools for learning, communication, and presenting information. The document also lists several advantages of computer use in education, such as improved presentations, access to online resources, and easier learning of advanced concepts. However, it also notes some disadvantages like excessive screen time reducing social skills and exposing students to inappropriate online content.

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College of Education: Santiago City Tel/Fax: (078) - 682-8454 / 305-0957 WWW - Northeasterncollege.edu - PH

This document discusses the role of computers in education. It outlines how computers have changed the way we work and learn, enabling large amounts of data storage, quick processing, and easy access to information online. While computers cannot replace teachers, they can serve as useful tools for learning, communication, and presenting information. The document also lists several advantages of computer use in education, such as improved presentations, access to online resources, and easier learning of advanced concepts. However, it also notes some disadvantages like excessive screen time reducing social skills and exposing students to inappropriate online content.

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Santiago City

Tel/Fax: (078)-682-8454 / 305-0957


www.northeasterncollege.edu.ph

COLLEGE OF EDUCATION

Course Code : EDUC 104


Course Title : EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY 2
Submitted to : PERFECTO M. GARCIA III, LPT

Submitted by : Ballad, Jefferson P.


Tibalao, Abigail C.

THE COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY

Computers have changed the way we work, be it any profession. Therefore, it is


only natural that the role of computers in education has been given a lot of importance in
recent years. Computers play a vital role in every field. They aid industrial processes, they
find application in medicine; they are the reason why software industries developed and
flourished and they play an important role in education. This is also why the education
system has made computer education a part of school curriculum. Considering the use
of computer technology is almost every sphere of life, it is important for everyone to have
at least the basic knowledge of using computers.

Computer technology has had a deep impact on the education sector. Thanks to
computers, imparting education has become easier and much more interesting than
before. Owing to memory capacities of computers, large chunks of data can be stored in
them. They enable quick processing of data with very less or no chances of errors in
processing. Networked computers aid quick communication and enable web access.
Storing documents on computers in the form of soft copies instead of hard ones, helps
save paper.

Computer teaching plays a key role in the modern education system. Students find
it easier to refer to the Internet than searching for information in fat books. The process
of learning has gone beyond learning from prescribed textbooks. Internet is a much larger
and easier-to-access storehouse of information. When it comes to storing retrieved
information, it is easier done on computers than maintaining hand-written notes.

“It should be made clear, however, that then computer cannot totally replace the
teacher since the teacher shall continue to play the major roles of information
deliverer and learning environment controller.”

Computer is a powerful mean in human learning. It gives many benefits among of


us such as a medium for communication, making work easier and faster and develops
individual skills. According to Robert Taylor, Computer has three modes: computer as a
tool, tutor and tutee. First is Computer as a Tool it serves as an avenue or a medium for
a particular task to be done and it include software like word processing packages,
spreadsheets, data bases, presentation software and desktop publishing. Computer as
a Tutor it serves as a source to educate and inform us in different things and it can tailor
its performance to cater for a wide range of different learner needs. Lastly the computer
can be also a leaner or a Tutee student learn how to build a program or a website
therefore it needs understanding of the programming language that will be used to build
such a program.

Advantages and Benefits of Computer in Education


1. Computer helps in storage of information in schools and colleges.
2. Quick data processing is possible with the help of computer which plays an
important role in education.
3. Better presentation of information in schools and colleges is possible using
computer to improve education.
4. Computer also helps to access Internet to get more knowledge from the world.
5. Nowadays quick communication is possible between parents, teachers and
students with the help of computer.
6. Computer allows students to learn advanced concept easily and effectively.
7. Audio - Visual aids. Easy and effective way to gain knowledge with the help of
computers.
8. With the recent advancement in the education industry, schools and colleges
started using computer technology for effective learning.
9. Computer also allows teachers to share ideas as well resources online using
computer network.
10. Online learning is now possible with the help of internet & computer, which
improves education in the world.
11. Desktop computer can be seen in schools and colleges which helps students and
teachers to improve education.
12. Computer enhances classroom experiences by incorporating audio visual media.

Disadvantages of Computer in Education


1. Some children spend more and more time in playing computer games which may
affect education.
2. They also waste their time in watching movies or videos on computer.
3. With the excessive use of computer, Students lacks the verbal as well as non-
verbal skills which is very important for the development of social and emotional
skills.
4. Sitting in front of a computer for a long time may affect the eyes and health of a
student which may indirectly affect education.
5. High infrastructure cost, electricity cost and other additional cost may increase by
purchasing computer.
6. Exposure to inappropriate content is possible on social sites which may have
negative impact on students as well as education.
References

https://wikieducator.org/%5CRole_of_Computer_in_Education%5C

https://sharmainesalvador.wordpress.com/2016/02/27/lesson-10-the-computer-as-a-tutor/

http://albertpunzala012.blogspot.com/2015/01/computer-as-tool-tutor-and-tutee.html

http://frndzzz.com/Computer/Advantages-and-Disadvantages-of-Computer-in-Education

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