Presentation:

computer technology in education

Submitted by:
EL BEKARY HAJAR
• INTRODUCTION:

The word “Technology” is derived from the two Greek words technic and
Logia. ’technic’ means ‘art or skill', 'logia’ means ‘science or study’, so simplest
meaning of ‘technology’ is science of study of an art or skill.
We can define the computer technology as “the machine which automatically
process the information”, this definition seems to be less precise , but it’s closer
to the main reason for building the computers.
Computer is an electronic device which takes input from the user and give the
output after processing.
  The role of computer in education:
• Computer have changed the way we work and
play a vital role in every profession.
• Computer software have also been developed for • Computer in education enable us to:
every field and they are flourishing which is playing
 Teach more effectively: with computer we can
an important role in education this is why
education experts have made computer education individualize instruction, grant students autonomy,
an integral part of curriculum. the students learn at their own pace, rather than
wait for the teacher’s personal attention.
• Computers are a brilliant aid in teaching because it
has given impetus to distance education.
• Computers enable access to the internet which has
information on literally every thing, consequently it
software help better presentation of information.  Reach and teach more students: computers and
• Computer hard drives and storage devices are an internet can expand the educational horizons of
excellent way to store data. children in isolated rural communities, children with
limited community resources, or those children who
are homebound because of disability.
 The negative effects of computer technology:

 Negative effect on physical health :  Vision problems :

the more time a person spends on a
computer (computer addiction), the less likely
the person is to participate in physical
activities, which can result in weight gain and
many others problems.
computer use can result in vision problems. Glare on
the computer screen, the reduced level of contrast of
text to the background , and letters not being , as
sharp, or clear as on print create problems. This can
put more stress on our eyes.

 Personal safety and security :

people have to be careful in sharing photos
and personal information on the computer
and internet .
• Conclusion:

• Computer has a very positive impact on education and at the same time may also
pose negative effect .

• Teacher and students should take advantage of this in the good light and
eliminate the drawbacks which are pulling back many of students as well as
schools from achieving excellence.