Capabilities of Computer

1. COMPUTER
CAPABILITIES

2. OBJECTIVES:
The student should be able:
1. To explain the importance of those
uses of computers.
2. To present a role playing regarding
how teachers use the computers.

3. THE COMPUTER’S
CAPABILITIES
Given its present-day speed,
flexibility and sophistication, the computer
can provide access to information, foster
creative social knowledge-building, and
enhance the communication of the
achieved project package.

4. The teacher can employ the computer
as a/an:
An information tool
A communication tool
A constructive tool
As co-constructive tool
A situating tool

5. INFORMATION TOOL
The computer can provide vast
amount of information in various
forms, such as text, graphics, sound,
and video.

6. COMMUNICATION TOOL
The way to become a better listener is
to practice "active listening". This is where
you make a conscious effort to hear not
only the words that another person is
saying but, more importantly, try to
understand the complete message being
sent.

7. CONSTRUCTIVE TOOL
The computer itself can be
used for manipulating information,
visualizing one’s understanding,
and building new knowledge.

8. CO-CONSTRUCTIVE TOOL
Student can use co-
constructive tools to work
cooperatively and construct a
shared understanding of new
knowledge.

9. SITUATING TOOL
By means of virtual reality (RS)
extension systems, the computer can create
3-D images on display to give the user the
feeling that are situated in a virtual
environment.

11. EVALUATION:
Explain the importance of
these uses of computers for
enhancing students computer
capabilities.