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The computer is one of the wonders of human ingenuity. With the invention of the
microcomputer (now also commonly referred to as PCs or personal computers), the PC
has become the tool for programmed instruction.
When and how can teachers integrate drill and practice programs with their
lessons?
Ensure that drill and practice activities conform to the lesson plan/curriculum.
When and how can teachers integrate drill and practice programs with their
lessons?
Limit drill and practice to 20-30 minutes to avoid boredom.
When and how can teachers integrate drill and practice programs with their
lessons?
Use drill and practice to assist students with particular weakness in basic skills
The tutorial software should be able to:
Teach new content/information to students
Provide comprehensive information on concepts in addition to practice exercises
Can be effectively used for remediation, reviewing or enrichment
Allow the teacher to introduce follow-up questions to stimulate students learning
Permits group activity for cooperative learning.
SIMULATION PROGRAMS
These are another kind of software that is constructivist in nature. These simulation
software: Teaches strategies and rules applied to real-life problems/situations Asks
students to make decision on models or scenarios.
This simulation software:
Allows students to manipulate elements of a model and get the experience of the
effects of their decisions.
INSTRUCTIONAL GAMES
While relating to low-level learning objectives, instructional computer games add the
elements of competition and challenge.
PROBLEM-SOLVING SOFTWARE
These are more sophisticated than the drill and practice exercises and allow
students to learn and improve on their problem-solving ability. Since problems cannot be
solved simply by memorizing facts, the students have to employ higher thinking skills
such as logic, recognition, reflection, and strategy- making.
MULTIMEDIA ENCYCLOPEDIA and ELECTRONIC BOOKS
MULTIMEDIA ENCYCLOPEDIA can store a huge database with texts, images,
animation, audio and video. Students can access any desired information, search its vast
contents and even download/print relevant portions of the data for their composition or
presentation.
CONCLUSION
The computer is a tutor in this new age of learning. It does not replace the teacher,
although it assumes certain roles previously assigned to teachers who now has to take
the new role of facilitator and guide.