Chapter 5 :

Computers in Education

 Introduction to campus
 Role of computers in Education
 Types of hardware and software
 Use of power point Presentation
 Application of LCD through computers
 Internet and E-learning
 Future of Modern Classrooms
 Introduction to campus

The science and technology has been changing our life ever
since its inception.
Especially the greatest invention of human mind that most of
the times defeats the human mind itself, i.e. the computer has
brought out several jaw dropping changes to our society.
Its contribution towards education sector has been truly
marvelous.
Computers have taken the education systems in the entire
world to a different level altogether.
It is now used in education sector in various ways and has
changed the way it earlier looked to a great degree.
 Role of computers in Education

1. Making classrooms effective: The traditional classes

have become modern and high-tech with the advent of
computers. Students now see multimedia presentations,
clips, images, etc. with the help of computers. This gives
them a better experience of education as compared to the
monotonous blackboard teaching. This way, the power of
students to remember or recollect the taught concepts
increases as the classroom learning becomes interesting.
 Role of computers in Education

2. Providing online education: Computers not only strengthen

the traditional education system but also provide a new mode of
pursuing educational courses and degrees. This mode is called as
online training mode of education. Through this mode a student
can pursue a course, degree or training sitting at home with the
help of a computer and internet connection. The curriculum of
these online courses is similar to the traditional mode of pursuing
the same. Online education system offers several benefits to the
students which they can’t avail in traditional education system.
This is the reason why millions of people are glued to online
education as of today and this count will only increase day by
day.
 Role of computers in Education

3. Helps in research work: Computers help students of

schools, colleges and universities in their research works.
Gone are the days when students would go to libraries, and
other Knowledge processing units to complete their
research work. With the help of computers students now
pursue their research work with ease and get ample amount
of information for the same with easy clicks.
 Role of computers in Education

4. Opening a new field of education: Computers not only

are useful in education sector but are also the reason for
some fields of education. There are several educational
courses that exist because of the computers. Some of these
courses are IT training, web designing, hardware and
networking, etc. Students pursuing these courses have
bright future ahead as the computers have actually become
the need of today.
 Role of computers in Education

5. Boosting education to a global platform: Education

today is no more confined to the walls of a classroom. It has
rather gone global. Students, with the help of computers,
interact with students from all over the world. They discuss
on various topics of common interests, brainstorm with
international students and seek advice of international
teachers. Indeed computers have armed the education field
with some great features.
 Types of hardware and software

1. Hardware (System Unit)

 System Unit – Case that contains electronic components of the computer used
to process data.
 Sometimes called the chassis. system unit
 Common components inside the system unit:
 Processor
 Memory
 Adapter cards;
 Sound card, modem

card, video card and system unit

network card. system unit

 Ports
system unit
 Drive bays
 Power supply
 Types of hardware and software

1. Hardware (Input Devices)

 Data or instructions entered into memory of computer.
 Input device is any hardware component used to enter data or
instructions.
 Two types of input:
 Data
 Uncompressed text, number, images,

audio and video.

 Instructions
 Programs
 Commands
 User responses
 Types of hardware and software

1. Hardware (Output Devices)

 Output devices is data that has been processed into a useful form.
 Output device is any hardware component that can convey information
to user.
 Monitor houses display device as separate peripheral.
 3 types of monitors:
 LCD (liquid crystal display)
 CRT (Contains cathode-ray tube)
 Plasma
 Types of hardware and software

1. Hardware (Storage Devices)

 Storage holds data, instructions, and information for future
use.
 Also called secondary storage
 Types of hardware and software

2. Software
 Microsoft Office:
 a) Microsoft word
 b) Microsoft power point
 c) Microsoft Excel
 d) Microsoft Publisher
 Adobe Flash
 Sound Vegas
 Macromedia Authorware
 Adobe Photoshop
 iMovie
 Use of power point Presentation

a trend these days to come with a power point

presentation for various tasks.
From games to educational courseware could be build and
constructed using this software
User friendly and instructions are straight forward
Integration of all media within a presentation
Customisable with installed default or online templates
 Application of LCD through computers

 LCD monitor uses liquid crystal display.

 Why Using multiple LCD monitors
 Some users position two or more monitors

side by side or stacked.

 Allows users to run multiple applications simultaneously.
 Some mobile devices that have LCD screens:
 Notebooks
 Tablet PCs
 PDAs
 Smart phones
 Internet and E-learning

What is the Internet?

 Worldwide collection of networks that connects millions of
businesses, government agencies, educational institutions, and
individuals.
 Known also as the net / the web
Future of Modern Classrooms
(21st century classroom)
Social Network Sites
Second Life (Lecture Theater)
 Future of Modern Classrooms
(21st century classroom)

As education advances with the help of technology, it becomes

very clear that the modern day classroom needs are very
different from the conventional classroom needs.
The evolved 21st century classroom is a productive environment
in which students can develop the skills they will require in the
workplace and teachers are facilitators of their learning.
The focus of a 21st century classroom is on students
experiencing the environment they will enter as modern day
workers and developing their higher order thinking skills,
effective communication skills, collaboration skills, making
them adept with using technology and all other skills that they
will need in the 21st century workplace.
The top 10 characteristics of a 21st century classroom are:

1. Student Centric (students play an active role in their

learning and teachers serve as mere guides.)
2. Computing devices (Computers are readily available)
3. Active learning (students are actively engaged in what
they learn)
4. Adaptive learning (gives students the freedom to learn
at their own pace and in the way they are most
comfortable with)
5. Invitational environment (The classrooms should not
be cramped or overcrowded)
The top 10 characteristics of a 21st century classroom are:

6. Students understand and follow the rules and

procedures (The learning environment is carefully
planned and well-organized)
7. Mutual respect (Teachers and students should always
have respect for each other.)
8. Students take responsibility of their learning.
9. Performance-based assessments (Assessments are
tailored to the abilities and needs of the students.)
10. Collaborative learning (Learning in groups enhances
the scope of learning and develops critical thinking.)
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