For Computers in the Classroom Maggie Enoch Section 7

Necessity of Computers Advantages in higher education and careers  Need to learn use of computers  Colleges require computer competency  Workforce moving towards more technology based

Changes in Technology

Capabilities of Computers in the Classroom  Laptops/IPods  Portable  School, Field Trips, at Home use  File-Sharing  On the Network  Give feedback  Group/ Individual Projects  Learn collaboration  Professional Resources  Online 

Capabilities of Computers in the Classroom Computer Labs  Allow for technical assistant  Lab Instructors  More students access  Good for Short-Term projects  Time restricted  Lessons for Computer Skills  Typing, Word Processing, Excel, etc

Benefits to Computers in the Classroom Enhances the Writing Process  Research papers  New researching tools  Multimedia encyclopedias  Internet  Application software  Word Processing  Learn typing skills  How the program works

Benefits Students Communication Learn by talking Skype Career More Opportunities Accessibility Personal Gain confidence and self- esteem

Benefits to the Students Can Enhance Intellectual and Social abilities  Software provides challenges in a fun way  Games and Education  Get students interested  Learn Information  Develop Skills  Attitudes  Ways of thinking

Computer Games in the Classroom  Allows Experience and Reflection  Active Learning  Have Goals  Incorporate educational ideas  Adapt to the Student  Learn at own pace  Can Involve Others  Social Networks

Aids Teachers  Gives an interactive teaching tool  Easy lesson planning  handouts  Advocates participation  Interactive devices  Promethean ActivExpression 32

Aids Teachers  Makes learning more interesting  Audio and visual devices  Projectors  PowerPoint Presentations  Videos  Speakers  Webcams  Distant Learning Labs

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