what is Uses of Computer in Education
February 16, 2019
Uses of
Computer in Education
Computer can be used in education in the following ways:
1.
Computer-Based Training (CBT)
CBT are different programs that are supplied on CD-ROM. These
programs include
text, graphics, and sound. Audio and video lectures are
recorded on the CDs. CBT is a low
cost solution for educating people. You can train a large
number of people easily.
Benefits of CBT .
Some benefits of CBT are as follows:
• The
students can learn new skills at their own pace. They can easily acquire
·
knowledge in any available time of their own choice.
• Training
time can be reduced
• It is
interactive, attractive and easy material. It encourages student to learn the
topic.
• Planning
and timing problems are reduced or eliminated.
• The skills
can be taught at any time and at any place.
• It is very
cost effective way to train a large number of student.
2.
Computer-Aided Learning (CAL)
Computer aided learning is the process of using information
technology to help
teaching and enhance the learning process. The use of
computer can reduce the time that is
spent on preparing teaching material. It can also reduce the
administrative load of teaching
and research. The use of multimedia projector and slides has
improved the quality of
teaching. It has also helped the learning process.
3. Online
Education
Many web sites provide online education. You can download
educational material,
books and tutorials without going outside. Some universities
provide online lectures for
students. Students can ask questions and discuss problems by
sending emails to websites.
4. Distance
Learning
Distance learning is a new learning methodology. Computer
plays the key role in this
kind of learning. Many institutes are providing distance
learning programs. The student does
not need to come to the institute. The institute provides the
reading material and the student
attends virtual classroom. In virtual classroom, the teacher
delivers lecture at his own
workplace. The student can attend the lecture at home by
connecting to a network. The
student can also ask questions to the teacher. The answers
are given to the student by email.
5. Online
Examination
The trend of online examinations is becoming popular.
Different examinations like
GRE, GMAT and SAT are conducted online over the world. The
questions are marked by
computer. It minimizes the chance of mistakes. It also enables
to announce the result in time.