1 Chapter 9: Computers

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

Objects of Instruction Computer literacy Data Processing

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Advantages Self Pacing Total Package Validated

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

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

Computer Hardware Input devices Central processing unit Memory Storage Output device

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

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