“Are Computers Essential In Education?

Are computers an essential feature in modern education? What subjects can be

better taught using computers? Are there aspects of a good education that can not
be taught by using computers? Give reasons for your answer and include any
relevant examples from your experience. Write minimum 250 Words.

Of course computers are one of an essential feature in modern education. Students

come across computers both at home and at school. Governments worldwide have
introduced computers and internet connections in classrooms. Most people welcome
computers that have improved the ways we work and we play. Technology is advancing
at a speed that is far beyond our imagination. Now computers are an essential
feature not only in education alone but in our daily lives too.

With the help of computers, descriptive subjects like History, Geography, Civics,
Social Studies, can be best taught. Furthermore subjects like Elementary
Mathematics including Arithmetic can also be taught using computers. However
subjects that involve logic and reasoning can’t be taught very well with the help
of computers because the latter involves detailed explanation by a teacher to a
student. Teacher goes on explaining the student till such time student and teacher
are reasonably satisfied about the matter. This can’t be done by using computer.

Computers are although one of the essential features in modern education but
computers can not assess or reflect on a students grasp or weakness. They can not
monitor an individual student’s progress or development that is most essential for
improvement and progress of a student. Learning and teaching is a human process
involving human touch and communication and in this process, emotions play a vital
role in a student’s learning and motivating process but these are totally absent
in a computer that is a proven emotionless companion. Hence presence of a teacher
in the class room is a paramount importance and the human teacher is the most
essential feature in the education.

In conclusion computers an essential feature in modern education.

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