3. What is computer?
An electronic machine that is used
for storing, organizing, and finding words, numbers,
and pictures, for doing calculations, and for
controlling other machines.
4. Computer in Education
oThe computer was introduced into education in the
1970s.
oIts first use had teachers and students learning to
program.
Students began to learn through playing games and
simple simulations.
Teachers saw the value of the computer in creating a
rich learning environment
5. Application of computer
oEducation
oHealth and Medicine
oScience
oBusiness
oRecreation and Entertainment
oGovernment
oDefense
oSports
oRecording Information
oWriters
oScoreboard
6. Application of computer in Education
oComputer technology has had a deep impact on the education
sector.
oThanks to computers, imparting education has become easier
and much more interesting than before.
o Owing to memory capacities of computers, large chunks of
data can be stored in them.
o It helps save paper.
o They enable quick processing of data with very less or no
chances of errors in processing.
7. The advantages of computers in education
o Storage of information
o Quick data processing
o Audio-visual aids in teaching
o Better presentation of information
o Access to the Internet
o Quick communication between students, teachers and parents.
o Computer teaching and interactive learning play a key role in education.
o Computer technology is integrated into the modern education system.
8. Computers - A Brilliant Aid in Teaching
oStudent refer to the Internet than searching for
information in fat books.
oThe process of learning has gone beyond learning
from prescribed textbooks.
oit is easier done on computers than maintaining
hand-written notes.
9. Computers Improve Presentation of
Information
oComputers facilitate effective presentation of
information.
oPresentation software like PowerPoint and
animation software like Flash among others can be of
great help to teachers while delivering lectures.
oThe otherwise not-so-interesting lessons become
interesting due to audio-visual effects.
10. Computers Enable Internet Access
oInternet can play an important role in education.
oBoth teachers and students benefit from it.
oThe Internet helps teachers set test papers, frame
questions for home assignments and decide project
topics.
11. conclusion
This was about the role of computers in education. But we
know, it's not just the education sector which computers have
impacted. They are of great use in every field. Today, a life
without computers is unimaginable. This underlines the
importance of computer education. Knowledge of computers
can propel one's career in the right direction. Computers are
a part of almost every industry today. They are no longer
limited any specific field. They are used in networking, for
information access and data storage and also in the
processing and presentation of information. Computers
should be introduced early in education.
