For Computers in the Classroom

Maggie EnochSection 7

Necessity of Computers

Advantages in higher education and careers

Need to learn use of computers

Colleges require computer competency

Workforce moving towards more technology based

Changes in Technology

Capabilities of Computers in the Classroom

Laptops/IPods Portable

School, Field Trips, at Home use

File-Sharing On the Network Give feedback

Group/ Individual Projects Learn collaboration

Professional Resources Online Email

Capabilities of Computers in the Classroom

Computer Labs

Allow for technical assistant Lab Instructors

More students access Good for Short-Term projects

Time restricted Lessons for Computer Skills

Typing, Word Processing, Excel, etc

Benefits to Computers in the Classroom

Enhances the Writing Process

Research papers New researching tools

Multimedia encyclopedias Internet Application software

Word Processing Learn typing skills How the program works

Benefits Students

CommunicationLearn by talking

SkypeCareer

More OpportunitiesAccessibilityPersonal

Gain confidence and self-esteem

Benefits to the Students

Can Enhance Intellectual and Social abilities

Software provides challenges in a fun way

Games and Education Get students interested Learn Information Develop Skills

Attitudes Ways of thinking

Computer Games in the Classroom

Allows Experience and Reflection Active Learning

Have Goals Incorporate educational

ideas Adapt to the Student

Learn at own pace Can Involve Others

Social Networks

Aids Teachers

Gives an interactive teaching tool Easy lesson planning

handouts Advocates

participation Interactive devices

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Aids Teachers

Makes learning more interesting Audio and visual

devices Projectors

PowerPoint Presentations

Videos Speakers Webcams

Distant Learning Labs

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