This document discusses the roles of computers and information and communication technology (ICT) in education. It outlines how ICT provides amplified learning through tools like computer-assisted instruction, which allows for self-directed and self-paced learning. ICT also enables communication through media like email, chat rooms, and news services. Audiovisual media like multimedia presentations and educational software are discussed. Common computer programs that support education like Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Excel, and internet browsers are also listed.

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2. What are the roles of computers in
education?

3. Revolution in
education

4. Learning Computer
Literacy
Amplified
Learning

5. C.A.I.
Advantages
Self directed learning
Learn more and more rapidly
Privacy helps the shy and slow
learners
Individual attention

6.  Self pacing-allow student to proceed at
their own pace
 Freedom to experiment with different
options
 Great motivator
 One to one interaction

7. Disadvantages
• They are generally costly
• Decreases the amount of human
interaction
• Availability and development of
software or computer programmes
• Instructions tend to be boring and
repetitive.

8. • expensive,time consuming and may
require moreprogramming expertise
• Lack of infrastructure
• They consume a lot of power.
• Over use of multimedia may divert
the attention from themain content.

9. Communication
Media
Audiovisual
Media

10. Communication Media
(Internet)
 E-mail (text and video)
 Chat rooms
 Blog sites
 News services (print, video clip)
Music/movie/television

11. Audiovisual Media
(Multimedia)
 Text, sound, graphics, charts, photos
 Power-point presentation
 CD,VCD, DVD Player
 CDVCD, DVD Player
 Educational software

12. (Internet)
 Educational websites
 Softwares, coursewares
 School registration/records, accounting

13. Programs in an
Ordinary
Modern PC

14. Microsoft Office

15. Powerpoint

17. Excel

18. Internet Explorer

19. Yahoo or Google

21. Adobe Reader

22. MSN

23. Windows Media Player

24. Cyberlink Power

25. GameHouse

26. Prepared by:
Jan del Rosario
I do not own the pictures, no intended
copyright infringement.
_Super Yano