Computer in Education

By:

Sufian Ahmad
 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...
Uses of Computers in Education
• Online Education
• Distance learning
• Online Examination
• Huge and organized
storage of information
• Research
• Parents can know the
progress of their
children through
Real-life Uses of Computers in Education

• Teaching-learning
• Testing and
evaluation
• Guidance
purposes
• Library and
information sources
• School
administration
 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
90
83
80
70
62 61
60 67
50 50
43
40 36 2008
35
30 2010
20 20
10 9
0
Age 18- 34-45 45-55 55-64 All adults
33 18+

Source: Pew Research Center’s Internet & American Life Project, 2010
Tracking Survey
 Computers in Helping the Disabled

Computer helps
blind peoples in
study.
 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
 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
 Disadvantages of Computers

• Technical Problems
• Spelling and Handwriting Skills.
• Cheating
• Financial Problems
• Reduced Interaction
• Potential Dangers
• Technological Dependence
What Jobs Require Computer Skills?
• Computer and Information
Systems Managers.
• Medical and Health Services
Managers.
• Information Security Analysts.
• Mathematicians and Statisticians.
• Computer Numerically Controlled Machine
Tool Programmers, Metal and Plastic.
• Biomedical Engineers.