Lesson 9: Computers as Information and Communication Technology

In the Educational Technology course 1, the role of the computer in education was well discussed. It was pointed out that the advent of the computer is recognized as the third revolution in education.

• Printing press

• Libraries

• Computers

Computer-Assisted Instruction (CAI)

• It was introduced using the principle of individualized learning through a positive climate that includes realism and appeal with drill exercises that uses color, music, and animation.

USES OF THE COMPUTER AS INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY IN EDUCATION

The Personal Computers as ICT

• Instructional Media – Consist of audio-visual aids that served to enhance and enrich the teaching-learning process.

                    Examples: Blackboard, Photo, film and video

• Educational Communication Media – Comprise the media of communication to audiences including learners using the print, film, radio, television or satellite means of communication.

Programs normally installed in an ordinary modern PC:

• Microsoft Office – program for composing text, graphics, photos into letters, articles, reports, etc.

• Powerpoint – for preparing lecture presentations

• Excel – for spreadsheets and similar graphic sheets

• Internet Explorer - access to the internet

• Yahoo or Google - websites; e-mail, chat rooms, blog sites, news service, educational software, etc

• Adobe Reader – Graphs/photo composition and editing

• MSN – mail/chat messaging

• Windows Media Player – CD, VCD player; Editing film/video

• Cyberlink Power – DVD player

• Game House – video games