2. Computers in Teaching by Mr Kurt S Candilas MAE - ENGLISH 2

3. Advantages of Computers Storage of information Quick data processing Audio-visual aids Better presentation of information Access to the Internet Quick communication between students, teachers and parents

4. Real-life uses of computers in education Teaching-learning Testing and evaluation Guidance purposes Library and information sources School administration

5. Importance of Computer Literacy Computer education: know-how of computer concepts and basic knowledge of its operation Not only for storage and processing, but with communication Computer knowledge is an important job skill Computers serve as efficient means for management of information: banking, medicine, online shopping

6. What students do Interact and share with social networking sites Projects are done using applications  Documents in Microsoft Word  Presentations in PowerPoint  Drawings in AutoCAD

7. What students do Video conferencing Distance learning Taking online courses Researching Entertainment: movies, games, etc.

8. New technologies: Interactive whiteboard An interactive display that connects to a computer and projector Used in many settings: classrooms, corporate board rooms and work groups, training rooms for professional sports coaching, broadcasting studios, etc.

9. New technologies: Scanner Highlighter Makes it easier to copy text from books and store in computer Copied text can be stored in Word or Excel for editing, or as PDF for searching Useful for research and studying

10. New Technologies: netbooks, tablets, smartphones Portable devices that enable users to share and work anytime, anywhere Application software for many uses Useful tool for students and teachers

11. References Computers in education. Retrieved 01/25/14 from http://wikieducator.org/Computers_in_Education Divico, T. Benefits of Using Computers in Education. Retrieved 01/25/2014 from http://http://www.ehow.com/facts_5336311_benefits- using-computers-education.html Interactive whiteboard. Retrieved 5/14/12 from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Interactive_whiteboard Oak, M. (2012). Role of computers in education. Retrieved 5/14/12 from http://www.buzzle.com/articles/role-of-computers-in- education.html Oak, M. (2011). Importance of computer education. Retrieved 5/14/12 from http://www.buzzle.com/articles/importance-of-computer- education.html