Lesson 9 Computers as information and Communication Technology

1. Computers as Information
and Communication
Technology

2. • The
First
Revolution
in Education
invention of
printing
press.
• The
Second
introduction
of libraries.
Third
• The
invention of
the
computer.

3. Computer-Assisted Instruction (CAI)
- 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.

4. Uses of the Computer as ICT in Education

5. THE PERSONAL COMPUTER (PC) AS ICT
Instructional Media – consist of audio-visual
aids that served to enhance and enrich the
teaching-learning process.
Educational Communication Media – comprise
the media of communication to audiences
including learners using the print, film, radio,
television or satellite means of communication.

6. The programs installed in an ordinary modern PC:
 Microsoft Office- program for composing text, graphics, photos
into letters, articles, reports etc.
 Power-point- 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 (print/video) educational softwares etc.
 Adobe Reader- graph/photo composition and editing.
 MSN- mail/chat messaging.
 Windows media player- CD, VCD player.
 Cyberlink Power- DVD player.
 Windows media player- editing film or video.
 Game House- video games.