Computers in Education Module 9

What is the Perfect Classroom? Clean white wall in front of the room Show video clips Project an computer screen image Write with special pens Touch sensitive Printing abilities Networked to each Student’s PDA Voice recognition of teacher’s commands

Young Children Education needs to be visually stimulating actively involved Education starts very early, age 1-2 Programs to teach colors, ABC, even foreign languages stressing participatory learning

Young Children Learn at their own pace Turn abstract into concrete money and stocks Slightly older children benefit from edutainment Where in the world is Carmen Sandiego? Benefit - learning is FUN

Literacy Requirements for Education SOL of public education has a literacy requirement for technology that is different for each grade level Is there a computer literacy requirement at ODU?

High School and College Intelligent tutoring programs adapts based upon student responses Computer based tutorials Immediate feedback Computer Simulation Frog dissection Simulation games For competitive learning

WORKLINK Designed for high school students who plan to enter the workforce after high school Personal records transcripts ratings of work habits (punctuality, attendance, motivation)

Additional Uses by Students Research Papers via Internet Application software Word processing, spreadsheet, presentations Storage of information Instrument of research E-mail On-line applications On-line homework help

Distance Learning Teletechnet Virtual University Self-study formats Obtain degree at home or at sea Self-study formats No attendance required

Administrative Uses Instructors Testing Maintain grades Develop lesson plans Create homework assignments Research

Administrative Uses Schools Maintain student records Assign students to classes and rooms Pay employees

Administrative Uses Research studies Track students to determine graduation rates, job offers Student performance and attitudes to improve the education process Provide information for accountability reporting

Administrative Uses Marketing Web sites CD-ROM tours Virtual reality

Uses by Parents Monitor students courses, professors, activities, etc. Email Save phone bills Research tool to pick a university See it without going there

Education Outside of the Classroom Educational tools disguised as games SimCity Oceans Below Reference material presented in video Pictorial atlas Body works