Personal Computer: Availability of computer make it is easier to attend to several academic issues. Both the theological educators and students are having many benefits to derive from use of personal computer, spanning from using of word processing packages for personal and academic issues to conducting research via the internet by linking their computer to the internet and many more. Friedman indicated that today's technology can provide teachers and other school faculty with greater opportunities to bring information to their students. This will make theological educators to prepare their students for the future, both in their personal and theological context. Understanding the technical knowhow of word processing packages and how to navigate …show more content…
Personal Digital Assistants are able to function as cell phones, fax machines, a web browser, and a personal organizer. Gigiatry stated that a personal digital assistant (PDA), also known as a palmtop computer, is a mobile device which functions as a personal information manager and has the ability to connect to the internet anywhere there is network. The PDA has an electronic visual display enabling it to include a web browser, some newer models also have audio capabilities, enabling them to be used as mobile phones or portable media players. Many PDAs can access the internet, intranets or extranets via Wi-Fi, or Wireless Wide Area Networks (Gigiatry). With the availability of the PDAs, there are several opportunities that open up to theological educators from the use of …show more content…
Likewise, a Virtual Classroom is a scheduled, on-line, experts may demonstrate training sessions where faculty and learners interact together using computers linked to a network such as the Internet. They can talk with each other as in the traditional classroom via chat. Similarly presenter uses whiteboard, gives notes/web resources, and gives presentation as given in traditional class. Virtual classroom can be visualized as a classroom where a lecture or session is conducted using Internet (Prasad, Manjula and Bapuji). Most of the virtual learning programs use an e-learning stage (learning management system – LMS) to set a mind of students, administer courses and to give learning materials. The examples of virtual classroom websites include: Blackboard.com, moodle.com, schoology.com, learnopia.com among many others (McIntosh 2016, E-Learning India 2015, Byrne
The personal digital assistant (PDA) is a handheld device originally designed as personal organizers but over the years have advanced becoming the newest tool in the academic toolbox. It had broad capabilities is a powerful reference source as well as a computer and communicator that can be stored in a pocket.
With the rapid growth of technology in America’s society today, the use of computers in school classrooms has increased tremendously—an action that certainly has become beneficial to students, educators, and parents. The use of computers has positively skyrocketed over the past ten years. Not only are computers utilized daily in large companies across the world, but the everyday use in classrooms has also become prevalent. Using modern technology to assist school instructors with his or her daily lessons should definitely be regarded as a positive, acceptable method of instruction and not definitely does not prohibit students from understanding or critical thinking.
Therefore, the way in which a student’s view of the world will change must be taken into consideration when implementing technology into a curriculum. Source B specifically addresses that a student’s view of the world will change with technology when it says “educators are beginning to interact with students, parents, and each other in ways they have never before.” While remaining neutral concerning whether or not the implementation of technology is beneficial or not, Source B agrees that the internet undeniably changes the perspective people have on reality, especially since technology changes the way people interact with each other not only online, but in person as well. Because technology allows for different means of communication, as Source B was portraying, the interactions between students and teachers differ in that devices allow for a different way of sharing information. While Source B neutrally establishes that different views on reality exist as a result the implementation of
Gelernter admits the computers are very helpful for educational purposes if the people use it wisely. He suggests, “Computers have the potential to accomplish great things. With right software, it could help make science tangible or teach neglected topic like art and music.” (278). But while admitting the power of technology, he also points out the adverse effects of excessive use of technology in the education system. He states, “Computers make our worst educational nightmare come true.” (279). According to him the improper or overuse of computer hinders the learning ability. He reports the fact that over past few years computers has been assumed to be a necessity in America’s classrooms. Computers have been introduced to children from the elementary levels. Technology c...
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Technology is also used as a tool in the method of teaching and learning for faster and easier education. It is now an academic necessity in this global world and every student needs a computer to use online sources and textbooks, search and write the projects and do the online homework.... ... middle of paper ... ...
The popularity and availability of online schooling, also referred to as virtual schools, cyber schools, e-learning, and distance learning, is growing rapidly throughout the U.S. I think the idea of virtual schools is wonderful, especially for those who are home bound or have medical conditions. Students at virtual schools can learn at any time and any place about any number of subjects, which is quite convenient. Students from rural areas can have the wide selection of courses usually only available to students in large suburban or urban schools.
Interactive classrooms called ‘Electronic Classrooms,’ which involves teaching by a specially prepared site broadcasted over 3 cable channels.
All of our lives, we have gone through school learning with many other students in a classroom, and using books. But what if things were to change? What if instead of getting up to go to school, we simply had to just turn our computers on. Virtual Education is becoming a new way to teach and learn. Using computers, students can interact with other students and instructors, go to a history lecture with people all across the world, and even dissect frogs.
their dorm room or apartment is sit down at their computer and go online. They proceed to either, read their e-mail, check their online courses for new assignments, or go on one of the many communication websites or programs that are available currently to this generation. None of this would be possible without the readily available Internet access that we often take for granted. The Internet has proven not only useful for entertainment purposes, but has also dramatically changed the educational approach, for both students and educators, and the way knowledge is being obtained.
Computers have changed the way that the world works in many different ways. Some of these changes are positive and some of these changes have had negative effects on our lives. From an industrial standpoint most of these changes have been helpful to businesses and the economy. In the medical field computers have had an impact in many different areas, ranging from the way appointments are made to the carrying out of everyday tasks.
There is a need for more computers in everyday life, in homes, schools and on the job. The advancement of computer technology today in all facets of the world, and life are growing to the point that everyone will need a computer to carry out their everyday life. Computer technology today is at the threshold of making life easier for everyone in the world.
Only once in a lifetime will a new invention come about to touch every aspect of our lives. Such a device that changes the way we work, live, and play is a special one, indeed. A machine that has done all this and more now exists in nearly every business in the US and one out of every two households (Hall, 156). This incredible invention is the
The most important benefit of the use of computers is that it allows students to ...
Beside that“… [that] some U.S. states are now requiring young people to take a least one online course during their schooling” (Loertscher, Koechlin 50). The term of the online learning, it is demonstrated through some software have been provided by private cooperation to schools. These software such as Blackboard, Webex. Litmos, and others. Therefore, the online learning has become more available and reliable because of the technology development in the 21st century inspire of technology. When it comes to the online learning been provided by the schools and other educational institutes some argued that, it will reduce the education cost, saves time, and provide more quality of the learning, but other said it will not make any differences and lower the quality of