The importance of computers in education
11/8/2019
At PNA, we often talk about the development of the child as a whole and to make students lifelong learners. Part of this is preparing students for life after PNA, for life after college and education. We do this through the development of 21st century skills. To prepare our students for every success in the future. Of these 21st century skills having literacy in information, the media and in technology is, and will only become, more prevalent. Computers play a vital role in every field. They aid industrial processes, they find application in medicine; they are the reason why software industries developed and flourished and they play an important role in education. This is also why the education system has made computer education a part of school curriculum. Information and Communication Technology (ICT) is important in primary education because it enables students to search for the information they need and to organize what they have found. As students progress through the school system, they become increasingly responsible for their own learning. Being able to efficiently use a computer, its programs as well the effective use of the internet will play a role in their self efficacy. The Internet can play a huge and important role in education. As it is an enormous information base, it can be harnessed for retrieval of information on a variety of subjects. We might not be able to go into space but through the internet we can listen and learn from experts around the world who have. We can peer into the past thanks to images online from satellites. We can be amazed from video footage of rockets and alien moons, all from our classroom. Both teachers and students benefit from the Internet. Teachers can refer to it for additional information and references on the topics to be taught. Students can refer to web sources for additional information on subjects of their interest. However being able to use the internet effectively also means being able to use it safely. Teaching students how to stay safe online as well as being able to distinguish between truth, misinformation and to understand the way information can be manipulated by others is paramount. Today, a life without computers is unimaginable. This underlines the importance of computer education. To succeed in the Age of Technology students need these 21st century skills and computer learning gives students the opportunity to expand their horizons and to learn skills they would not have the opportunity to acquire in the traditional classroom. Comments are closed.
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Martina HenkeMartina Henke has been a K-8 educator for 30+ years. A life-long learner, she loves working with kids of all ages, new technology, great books, fiber arts, and her wonderful family! Archives
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