Chapter 9 Computers 1 Roles of Computers in

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Chapter 9: Computers 1

Chapter 9: Computers 1

Roles of Computers in Education • • Object of Instruction As a Tool Instructional

Roles of Computers in Education • • Object of Instruction As a Tool Instructional Device Teaching Logical Thinking 2

Objects of Instruction • Computer literacy • Data Processing 3

Objects of Instruction • Computer literacy • Data Processing 3

As a Tool • • • Calculator Typewriter Multimedia composer Presentation aid Communication device

As a Tool • • • Calculator Typewriter Multimedia composer Presentation aid Communication device Data retrieval source 4

Instructional Device • Computer Assisted Instruction • Helps students learn specific skills • Drill

Instructional Device • Computer Assisted Instruction • Helps students learn specific skills • Drill and Practice software 5

Teaching Logical Thinking • “Computers should be an object to think with not a

Teaching Logical Thinking • “Computers should be an object to think with not a dispenser of information” • Learners need to manipulate their environment 6

Computers in the School Library Media • CD-ROM encyclopedia and Internet • CD-ROM encyclopedia

Computers in the School Library Media • CD-ROM encyclopedia and Internet • CD-ROM encyclopedia advantages, books on CD -ROM • Internet access 7

Advantages of CAI • • • Learner control Special Needs Record Keeping Information Management

Advantages of CAI • • • Learner control Special Needs Record Keeping Information Management Diverse Experiences Communication Precision 8

Limitations • Copyright • High expectations • Limited range of objectives • Controlled environment

Limitations • Copyright • High expectations • Limited range of objectives • Controlled environment • Lack of social interaction 9

Integrating Computers into the Curriculum • “The ultimate value of technology in education and

Integrating Computers into the Curriculum • “The ultimate value of technology in education and training depends on how fully they are integrated into the curriculum. ” • When successful…”students use it with the same ease as books, maps, pencils, and pens. ” Focus Points: • Concept Processing • Drill and Practice • Tutorials • Gaming • Simulation • Discovery • Problem Solving 10

Concept Processing • Ideas about a topic are linked forming a complex web for

Concept Processing • Ideas about a topic are linked forming a complex web for interrelated thoughts • Examples – Inspiration – Kidspiration 11

Utilization of CAI Methods Table Graphing Tools Kid Pix Photo Deluxe 12

Utilization of CAI Methods Table Graphing Tools Kid Pix Photo Deluxe 12

Integrated Learning Systems • A network set of computer workstations equipped with software that

Integrated Learning Systems • A network set of computer workstations equipped with software that provides a particular set of sequenced lessons 13

Advantages • Self Pacing • Total Package • Validated 14

Advantages • Self Pacing • Total Package • Validated 14

Limitations • Low quality • Little evidence of effectiveness • Loss of flexibility •

Limitations • Low quality • Little evidence of effectiveness • Loss of flexibility • Hard to interpret reports • Little curricular integration 15

Software Selection • • • Accuracy Feedback Learner control Prerequisites Ease of use Special

Software Selection • • • Accuracy Feedback Learner control Prerequisites Ease of use Special features 16

Computer Hardware • • • Input devices Central processing unit Memory Storage Output device

Computer Hardware • • • Input devices Central processing unit Memory Storage Output device 17

Computer Facilities • One-computer classroom • Multiple-computer classroom • Computer Laboratory 18

Computer Facilities • One-computer classroom • Multiple-computer classroom • Computer Laboratory 18

That’s All Folks 19

That’s All Folks 19