Advantages and Disadvantages of the Computer in Teaching and Learning

Advantages and Disadvantages of the Computer in Teaching and Learning

1. Advantages and Disadvantages of the Computer in Teaching and Learning ( Lucido & Borabo , 1997) Prepared by: Princess Danica V. Tilos

2. Advantages It allows students to learn at their own pace Learning is reinforced by way of high speed personalized response.

3. There is a positive affective climate for learning especially for slow learners. Color , music, and animated graphics add realism and appeal to drill exercise, labaratory activities, simulations and others.

4. Progress in learning is easily monitored with the records keeping ability of computers.

5. Massive information is put at the disposal of the teacher, information which he can control as he keeps contact with the learner.

6. Other benefits relating to: motivated work improves efficiency broader memory capacity, time savings compared with conventional modes of learning.

7. D isadvantages Computerized instruction is relatively expensive. there is some lag in the production and design of computers for instruction.

8. Creativity may be stifled if creative original responses are ignored by the linear, lock-step control learning process in the case of run- of- the mill computer instruction materials.

9. The novelty effect associated with CAI may decrease as computers are made more easily available at home and in the workplace.

10. The Internet as a Resource Material for Teaching

11. Internet is a popular by word for both young and old alike. Everybody seems so indulge in surfing the net to satisfy their curiosity. We see people spending a lot of time surfing, chatting, or emailing.

12. Internet has become an instant source of information: - politics to war and peace - music to dances to history - literature - science and technology to sports and employment possibilities to banking and purchasing and all other fields.

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