What is the tool?
For this blogging assignment, I have chosen computers in the classroom. In an ideal world, every classroom would be equipped with a class set of computers/laptops/net books, for the students to use or every student would be assigned a computer for the school year. Computers have a variety of different uses in the classroom which will be talked about in the next paragraph. But first, I need to address the relevance of computers in the classroom. We are living in an ever increasingly technological world, so it would be doing a disservice to the students if we as teachers did not try to encourage computer literacy and what better way to do this than by having computer for students to work with every day.
How can this tool be used?
The answer to this question is it has endless possibilities. It provides an outlet for students to create work and turn their assignments. It provides students with the tools needed to conduct research in the classroom. Students would be actively engaged in their learning. They could take notes and save them to the schools network so they would never be without their notes. The computers would allow students to answer questions over the topic being discussed in class and get instant feedback. Computers also offer students with handicaps and learning disabilities to participate and interact in class is ways that they otherwise would not be able to.
What are some of the advantages and limitations of using computer in the classroom?
I will start with advantages. Students gain word processing skills when learning to write on the computer. Working on computers fosters collaboration between students and between student and teacher. Often leaders emerge who really enjoy computers and can help others. Computer time promotes problem solving skills. Computer time increases responsibility and independence. Students have a form of discovery and learn through trial and error.
Limitations of the computer in the classroom: Computers for every student could turn out to be very costly. The computer does not replace the need for a teacher in the classroom. Although it does help the student to learn, the teacher still has the responsibility to instruct the students on how to properly use the computer as a tool for learning and not a toy. With that being said, the computer could become a distraction for the students if not used properly in class. Computers do have a tendency from time to time to malfunction or catch a virus. In this event, someone will need to be there to fix such problems. This would also cost a lot of money.
Who is the audience for this tool?
The audience for this tool is everyone from parents, teachers, students, and even the administration. It is almost impossible to get by in today’s world without using a computer at some point in your life. By making computers more accessible to students, we as educators are helping to train the next generation to be successful in our ever increasingly technological world.
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My opinion on the usefulness of computers:
In my opinion, the computer would be a perfect tool to facilitate learning in the classroom. As stated earlier, it is hard to make it through the day without the use of a computer. Whether you are surfing the web, writing a paper, or just relaxing by playing a game or watching videos online, Computers have become an integral part of our life, so I feel that it should also find its way into the classroom.
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