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Information and communication technology (ICT) in education

Information and communications technology (ict) can impact student learning when teachers are digitally literate and understand how to integrate it into curriculum..

Schools use a diverse set of ICT tools to communicate, create, disseminate, store, and manage information.(6) In some contexts, ICT has also become integral to the teaching-learning interaction, through such approaches as replacing chalkboards with interactive digital whiteboards, using students’ own smartphones or other devices for learning during class time, and the “flipped classroom” model where students watch lectures at home on the computer and use classroom time for more interactive exercises.

When teachers are digitally literate and trained to use ICT, these approaches can lead to higher order thinking skills, provide creative and individualized options for students to express their understandings, and leave students better prepared to deal with ongoing technological change in society and the workplace.(18)

ICT issues planners must consider include: considering the total cost-benefit equation, supplying and maintaining the requisite infrastructure, and ensuring investments are matched with teacher support and other policies aimed at effective ICT use.(16)

Issues and Discussion

Digital culture and digital literacy: Computer technologies and other aspects of digital culture have changed the ways people live, work, play, and learn, impacting the construction and distribution of knowledge and power around the world.(14) Graduates who are less familiar with digital culture are increasingly at a disadvantage in the national and global economy. Digital literacy—the skills of searching for, discerning, and producing information, as well as the critical use of new media for full participation in society—has thus become an important consideration for curriculum frameworks.(8)

In many countries, digital literacy is being built through the incorporation of information and communication technology (ICT) into schools. Some common educational applications of ICT include:

• One laptop per child: Less expensive laptops have been designed for use in school on a 1:1 basis with features like lower power consumption, a low cost operating system, and special re-programming and mesh network functions.(42) Despite efforts to reduce costs, however, providing one laptop per child may be too costly for some developing countries.(41)
• Tablets: Tablets are small personal computers with a touch screen, allowing input without a keyboard or mouse. Inexpensive learning software (“apps”) can be downloaded onto tablets, making them a versatile tool for learning.(7)(25) The most effective apps develop higher order thinking skills and provide creative and individualized options for students to express their understandings.(18)
• Interactive White Boards or Smart Boards : Interactive white boards allow projected computer images to be displayed, manipulated, dragged, clicked, or copied.(3) Simultaneously, handwritten notes can be taken on the board and saved for later use. Interactive white boards are associated with whole-class instruction rather than student-centred activities.(38) Student engagement is generally higher when ICT is available for student use throughout the classroom.(4)
• E-readers : E-readers are electronic devices that can hold hundreds of books in digital form, and they are increasingly utilized in the delivery of reading material.(19) Students—both skilled readers and reluctant readers—have had positive responses to the use of e-readers for independent reading.(22) Features of e-readers that can contribute to positive use include their portability and long battery life, response to text, and the ability to define unknown words.(22) Additionally, many classic book titles are available for free in e-book form.
• Flipped Classrooms: The flipped classroom model, involving lecture and practice at home via computer-guided instruction and interactive learning activities in class, can allow for an expanded curriculum. There is little investigation on the student learning outcomes of flipped classrooms.(5) Student perceptions about flipped classrooms are mixed, but generally positive, as they prefer the cooperative learning activities in class over lecture.(5)(35)

ICT and Teacher Professional Development: Teachers need specific professional development opportunities in order to increase their ability to use ICT for formative learning assessments, individualized instruction, accessing online resources, and for fostering student interaction and collaboration.(15) Such training in ICT should positively impact teachers’ general attitudes towards ICT in the classroom, but it should also provide specific guidance on ICT teaching and learning within each discipline. Without this support, teachers tend to use ICT for skill-based applications, limiting student academic thinking.(32) To sup­port teachers as they change their teaching, it is also essential for education managers, supervisors, teacher educators, and decision makers to be trained in ICT use.(11)

Ensuring benefits of ICT investments: To ensure the investments made in ICT benefit students, additional conditions must be met. School policies need to provide schools with the minimum acceptable infrastructure for ICT, including stable and affordable internet connectivity and security measures such as filters and site blockers. Teacher policies need to target basic ICT literacy skills, ICT use in pedagogical settings, and discipline-specific uses. (21) Successful imple­mentation of ICT requires integration of ICT in the curriculum. Finally, digital content needs to be developed in local languages and reflect local culture. (40) Ongoing technical, human, and organizational supports on all of these issues are needed to ensure access and effective use of ICT. (21)

Resource Constrained Contexts: The total cost of ICT ownership is considerable: training of teachers and administrators, connectivity, technical support, and software, amongst others. (42) When bringing ICT into classrooms, policies should use an incremental pathway, establishing infrastructure and bringing in sustainable and easily upgradable ICT. (16) Schools in some countries have begun allowing students to bring their own mobile technology (such as laptop, tablet, or smartphone) into class rather than providing such tools to all students—an approach called Bring Your Own Device. (1)(27)(34) However, not all families can afford devices or service plans for their children. (30) Schools must ensure all students have equitable access to ICT devices for learning.

Inclusiveness Considerations

Digital Divide: The digital divide refers to disparities of digital media and internet access both within and across countries, as well as the gap between people with and without the digital literacy and skills to utilize media and internet.(23)(26)(31) The digital divide both creates and reinforces socio-economic inequalities of the world’s poorest people. Policies need to intentionally bridge this divide to bring media, internet, and digital literacy to all students, not just those who are easiest to reach.

Minority language groups: Students whose mother tongue is different from the official language of instruction are less likely to have computers and internet connections at home than students from the majority. There is also less material available to them online in their own language, putting them at a disadvantage in comparison to their majority peers who gather information, prepare talks and papers, and communicate more using ICT. (39) Yet ICT tools can also help improve the skills of minority language students—especially in learning the official language of instruction—through features such as automatic speech recognition, the availability of authentic audio-visual materials, and chat functions. (2)(17)

Students with different styles of learning: ICT can provide diverse options for taking in and processing information, making sense of ideas, and expressing learning. Over 87% of students learn best through visual and tactile modalities, and ICT can help these students ‘experience’ the information instead of just reading and hearing it. (20)(37) Mobile devices can also offer programmes (“apps”) that provide extra support to students with special needs, with features such as simplified screens and instructions, consistent placement of menus and control features, graphics combined with text, audio feedback, ability to set pace and level of difficulty, appropriate and unambiguous feedback, and easy error correction. (24)(29)

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Computers in Education

Computers in education are used to provide Audio-Visual learning, research, online learning, maintain records, make documents, and learn new evolving technologies.

10 Uses of Computer in Education

1. new era of classroom teaching .

Audio-Visual teaching on Computer

Computers have evolved and enhanced Teacher-student interaction. Now teachers can teach and demonstrate the practical aspects of theories to the students with the help of various tools in Computers. Students are now able to easily understand various difficult topics in an interesting way.

2. Easy to access information

Internet on Computer

In the contemporary educational system, computer education is crucial. Internet research is more convenient for students than looking for information in large books. Information is considerably more easily accessible and available on the internet. Computers make it simpler to store information than to keep handwritten notes when it comes to retrieval.

3. Online Learning

Online learning on Computer

The educational environment has been transformed by online learning . Distance learning is now a possibility because of computer technology. Education is not just about classrooms anymore. Thanks to computers, it has spread widely. Therefore, even if they are not in the same location, students and teachers may still interact effectively. They can study in the convenience of their own homes and change their schedule as needed.

4. Student Research

Student research on Computer

With the aid of the internet, we are able to do an advanced study on computers. This form of research simply entails utilising a computer to access the world wide web libraries and a variety of websites that are all connected to the internet.

5. Learn New Technologies

Learning new technology on Computer

As the technologies are constantly evolving, the use of Computers in education enables the students to learn new tools and knowledge that will prepare them for the potential technological changes in the coming time.

6. Simplify Record Keeping

Student records on Computer

A computer can be used as a tool for managing data on schools, enrollment, courses, exams, results, infrastructure, finances, library records, etc.

7. Easy to Create Any Documents

Documents on Computer

Students do not need a paper copy of any documents because they may quickly make them on a computer. One of the greatest programs for students to use to produce various types of documents, including resumes, notes, and presentations, is Microsoft Office.

8. Online Library

Library on Computer

In the era of Computers, you do not have to visit the library. There are a lot of online libraries available these days; you can effortlessly read books from the online library with the help of the Computer.

9. Track the performance of students

Monitoring progress on Computer

The computation of the marks that are formulated with the aid of a Computer is uploaded on the school's website. The parent and teacher can very easily check the performance of students.

10. Computer-Based Training (CBT) 

Training on Computer

With the aid of knowledgeable educators and audio-visual media, numerous projects and educational programs are created or set up for CBT (Computer Based Training). These instructional programs are often delivered on CDs in the form of lectures on a particular subject or topic. Students are free to study whenever they choose at home.

Solved Questions

1. What are the advantages of using Computers in Education?

Ans: The main advantages of using Computers in education are:

Storage of information about student records.

Quick data processing of tests and Exams.

Audio-visual help in teaching.

Better management of information.

Use of the Internet.

Rapid communication among students, teachers, and parents.

2. Give five applications of Computers in education?

Ans: The five main applications of Computers in education are:

Easy to maintain records of the attendance, marks, and performance of the students.

Effortlessly look for any topic-related information in minutes with the help of the Computer.

The computer enables Distance teaching.

Computer-based online training, it’s a low-cost solution for educating people.

Modern technology is used in the education method so that students can without difficulty understand any topic. 

3. How is a Computer used in making PPT ?

Ans:  

Step 1: Launch PowerPoint from the start menu. 

Step 2: Choose New from the left pane. 

Step 3: Choose an option: Select Blank Presentation to start from scratch when making a presentation. 

Step 4: Choose one of the templates if you want to utilize a ready-made design. 

Step 5: Choose Take a Tour, then choose to Create to get some PowerPoint pointers.

Learning by Doing

Choose the correct answer:.

1. Which of the statements is correct?

a. A computer is ineffective as an instructor.

b. The computer is used to store student information.

c. Exam papers are checked on computers as well.

b and c

a and c

All of these 

None of these 

2. In schools, what are computers used for?

Sending money

Keeping records

Watching movies

Write True or False:

1. In schools computers are used to access the internet. (T/F)

2. Online learning is not possible on Computers. (T/F)

3. Computers help in research. (T/F)

4. Computers do not help in Audio-visual learning. (T/F)

The computer may be used as a teacher or tutor. Through educational CDs, a computer can instruct nearly any topic in an easier and more engaging way. It's fun to learn with the aid of a multimedia computer. On computers, we can create scientific diagrams and resolve mathematical sums.

Computers may be used to store significant historical and scientific information. Computers may be used to create and print question papers, mark lists, letters, posters, and banners as well as to keep track of things like student fees and attendance information. Computers are also employed in the field of education to develop syllabi and timetables, verify test papers, and create results.

FAQs on Using Computers in Education

1. How are students using computers now?

Computers are one of the most important educational resources, they can be used for so many beneficial purposes. Students now have access to a lot of knowledge thanks to computers and the internet, which may help them improve their research and communication abilities while preparing them for future employment in a workforce that depends more and more on computer technology.

2. How are computers used in education?

3. How have computers helped in online education?

The educational environment has been transformed by online learning. Distance learning is now a possibility because of computer technology. Education is not just about classrooms anymore. Thanks to computers, it has spread widely. Therefore, even if they are not in the same location, students and teachers may still interact effectively. They can study in the convenience of their own homes and change their schedule as needed.

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How technology is reinventing education

Stanford Graduate School of Education Dean Dan Schwartz and other education scholars weigh in on what's next for some of the technology trends taking center stage in the classroom.

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New advances in technology are upending education, from the recent debut of new artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots like ChatGPT to the growing accessibility of virtual-reality tools that expand the boundaries of the classroom. For educators, at the heart of it all is the hope that every learner gets an equal chance to develop the skills they need to succeed. But that promise is not without its pitfalls.

“Technology is a game-changer for education – it offers the prospect of universal access to high-quality learning experiences, and it creates fundamentally new ways of teaching,” said Dan Schwartz, dean of Stanford Graduate School of Education (GSE), who is also a professor of educational technology at the GSE and faculty director of the Stanford Accelerator for Learning . “But there are a lot of ways we teach that aren’t great, and a big fear with AI in particular is that we just get more efficient at teaching badly. This is a moment to pay attention, to do things differently.”

For K-12 schools, this year also marks the end of the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) funding program, which has provided pandemic recovery funds that many districts used to invest in educational software and systems. With these funds running out in September 2024, schools are trying to determine their best use of technology as they face the prospect of diminishing resources.

Here, Schwartz and other Stanford education scholars weigh in on some of the technology trends taking center stage in the classroom this year.

AI in the classroom

In 2023, the big story in technology and education was generative AI, following the introduction of ChatGPT and other chatbots that produce text seemingly written by a human in response to a question or prompt. Educators immediately worried that students would use the chatbot to cheat by trying to pass its writing off as their own. As schools move to adopt policies around students’ use of the tool, many are also beginning to explore potential opportunities – for example, to generate reading assignments or coach students during the writing process.

AI can also help automate tasks like grading and lesson planning, freeing teachers to do the human work that drew them into the profession in the first place, said Victor Lee, an associate professor at the GSE and faculty lead for the AI + Education initiative at the Stanford Accelerator for Learning. “I’m heartened to see some movement toward creating AI tools that make teachers’ lives better – not to replace them, but to give them the time to do the work that only teachers are able to do,” he said. “I hope to see more on that front.”

He also emphasized the need to teach students now to begin questioning and critiquing the development and use of AI. “AI is not going away,” said Lee, who is also director of CRAFT (Classroom-Ready Resources about AI for Teaching), which provides free resources to help teach AI literacy to high school students across subject areas. “We need to teach students how to understand and think critically about this technology.”

Immersive environments

The use of immersive technologies like augmented reality, virtual reality, and mixed reality is also expected to surge in the classroom, especially as new high-profile devices integrating these realities hit the marketplace in 2024.

The educational possibilities now go beyond putting on a headset and experiencing life in a distant location. With new technologies, students can create their own local interactive 360-degree scenarios, using just a cell phone or inexpensive camera and simple online tools.

“This is an area that’s really going to explode over the next couple of years,” said Kristen Pilner Blair, director of research for the Digital Learning initiative at the Stanford Accelerator for Learning, which runs a program exploring the use of virtual field trips to promote learning. “Students can learn about the effects of climate change, say, by virtually experiencing the impact on a particular environment. But they can also become creators, documenting and sharing immersive media that shows the effects where they live.”

Integrating AI into virtual simulations could also soon take the experience to another level, Schwartz said. “If your VR experience brings me to a redwood tree, you could have a window pop up that allows me to ask questions about the tree, and AI can deliver the answers.”

Gamification

Another trend expected to intensify this year is the gamification of learning activities, often featuring dynamic videos with interactive elements to engage and hold students’ attention.

“Gamification is a good motivator, because one key aspect is reward, which is very powerful,” said Schwartz. The downside? Rewards are specific to the activity at hand, which may not extend to learning more generally. “If I get rewarded for doing math in a space-age video game, it doesn’t mean I’m going to be motivated to do math anywhere else.”

Gamification sometimes tries to make “chocolate-covered broccoli,” Schwartz said, by adding art and rewards to make speeded response tasks involving single-answer, factual questions more fun. He hopes to see more creative play patterns that give students points for rethinking an approach or adapting their strategy, rather than only rewarding them for quickly producing a correct response.

Data-gathering and analysis

The growing use of technology in schools is producing massive amounts of data on students’ activities in the classroom and online. “We’re now able to capture moment-to-moment data, every keystroke a kid makes,” said Schwartz – data that can reveal areas of struggle and different learning opportunities, from solving a math problem to approaching a writing assignment.

But outside of research settings, he said, that type of granular data – now owned by tech companies – is more likely used to refine the design of the software than to provide teachers with actionable information.

The promise of personalized learning is being able to generate content aligned with students’ interests and skill levels, and making lessons more accessible for multilingual learners and students with disabilities. Realizing that promise requires that educators can make sense of the data that’s being collected, said Schwartz – and while advances in AI are making it easier to identify patterns and findings, the data also needs to be in a system and form educators can access and analyze for decision-making. Developing a usable infrastructure for that data, Schwartz said, is an important next step.

With the accumulation of student data comes privacy concerns: How is the data being collected? Are there regulations or guidelines around its use in decision-making? What steps are being taken to prevent unauthorized access? In 2023 K-12 schools experienced a rise in cyberattacks, underscoring the need to implement strong systems to safeguard student data.

Technology is “requiring people to check their assumptions about education,” said Schwartz, noting that AI in particular is very efficient at replicating biases and automating the way things have been done in the past, including poor models of instruction. “But it’s also opening up new possibilities for students producing material, and for being able to identify children who are not average so we can customize toward them. It’s an opportunity to think of entirely new ways of teaching – this is the path I hope to see.”

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Mercer University partners with Wiregrass Tech to boost Computer Science education in rural Georgia

A LBANY, Ga. (WALB) -Wiregrass Georgia Technical College is the beneficiary of an initiative aimed at addressing the shortage of Computer Science teachers in rural areas of the state.

Mercer University has secured a $134,197 grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to establish a Grow-Your-Own (GYO) program, with Wiregrass Tech as a key partner.

The GYO program, led by Mercer University’s Tift College of Education, is designed to recruit and support Computer Science teacher candidates specifically in rural communities. Mercer will use the grant to recruit future Computer Science teachers from the current student population of eight school districts in rural Georgia.

“Mercer is very thankful that this project has been funded, as it will allow us to create a program to support students who want to return to their rural districts and teach Computer Science,” said Dr. Susie Morrissey, Assistant Professor at Mercer University’s Tift College of Education. 

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Corporate Training and Professional Education Instructor Jay Powers Gives Insightful Presentation on Leadership and Success

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The event GROW Pasco 2024 was the backdrop for retired Colonel and University of South Florida instructor Jay Powers, wherein he guided entrepreneurs and leaders toward success earlier this month using the expertise he developed as a U.S. Army Green Beret and leader within Joint Special Operations. 

GROW Pasco is an event designed to equip local entrepreneurs and executives for growth in the evolving business landscape. Hosted by the SMARTstart entrepreneurship program at Pasco EDC, it provides educational and networking opportunities for business owners in the area. With a full schedule of speakers, including business and community leaders, and breakout sessions throughout the day, attendees learned how to leverage everything from marketing and social media to artificial intelligence. 

USF’s Office of Corporate Training and Professional Education attended to absorb more knowledge, connect with others in the local community, and see unique perspectives on entrepreneurial success.

Weaving Leadership with Self-Care

Powers emphasized key aspects of leadership and organizational growth in his presentation, “Lead Your Way to Entrepreneurial Success,” and coupled these observations with valuable perspectives he’s gained as COO at Tampa Bay Wave, a renowned non-profit accelerator dedicated to tech company growth and the development of Tampa Bay's tech ecosystem. 

He honed in on the similarities and differences between the characteristics of successful entrepreneurs and leaders. Good leaders have strengths such as delegation, integrity, empathy, and respect, while entrepreneurs have characteristics such as flexibility, curiosity, persistence, and innovative thinking. Both should have self-awareness to reflect on their actions and how they affect others. 

“There’s no single approach to leadership that will work for every person and situation, that's why it's difficult,” Powers said. “It’s important to get feedback to know how you’re truly impacting people.”

He believes people are the critical resource for any organization to succeed, so leaders should strive to create environments where people can thrive.

He also stressed the importance of balancing your business efforts with the other essential areas of your life. Be sure to prioritize sleep, exercise, family, and other parts of your personal life to ensure you bring the best version of yourself to your organization. “If you take the time to invest in it, family can be one of your biggest sources of resilience,” he said. 

Ultimately, Powers had two major takeaways:

One: Identify when you need to do less and lead more.

Two: Take a long-term approach to balance.

By getting to know your team, prioritizing feedback, giving people space to take initiative, and taking care of yourself, you can set yourself up with a strong foundation for success both in business and your life. 

The impact of his speech was evident in the long line of attendees who patiently waited to chat with him after the presentation. View the full presentation here .

Level Up Your Skills

For a unique opportunity to learn from an experienced leadership practitioner, join Powers for the next session of his course, “Executive Leadership Lessons,” starting Friday, April 5. Designed to accommodate the schedules of busy professionals, this course provides an overview of how to build positive environments, encourage employee input, give and receive feedback, and build trust. 

Register here or contact David Hill, associate director of the Office of Corporate Training and Professional Education, at [email protected] for more information. 

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Computers in Education

Apr 07, 2019

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Computers in Education. Week 8. What is the Perfect Classroom?. Clean white wall in front of the room Show video clips Project an computer screen image Write with special pens Touch sensitive Printing abilities Networked to each Student’s PDA. Young Children. Education needs to be

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Computers in Education Week 8

What is the Perfect Classroom? • Clean white wall in front of the room • Show video clips • Project an computer screen image • Write with special pens • Touch sensitive • Printing abilities • Networked to each Student’s PDA

Young Children • Education needs to be • visually stimulating • actively involved • Education starts at a very early age - 1 year • Programs to teach colors, ABC, even foreign languages stressing participatory learning

Young Children • Learn at their own pace • Turn abstract into concrete • money and stocks • Slightly older children benefit from edutainment • Benefit - learning is FUN

Literacy Requirements for Education • SOL of public education has a literacy requirement for technology that is different for each grade level • Is there a computer literacy requirement at ODU?

High School and Beyond • Intelligent tutoring programs • adapts based upon student responses • Computer based tutorial • Computer Simulation • Simulation games

High School and College • Research • Web searching • Distance Learning • Two way - IRI at ODU • Teletechnet • Virtual University

Administrative Uses • Instructors • testing • maintain grades • develop lesson plans • create homework assignments • research

Administrative Uses • Schools • maintain student records • assign students to classes and rooms • pay employees

Administrative Uses • Research studies • track students to determine graduation rates, job offers • Student performance and attitudes to improve the education process • Provide information for accountability reporting

Administrative Uses • Marketing • Web sites • CD-ROM tours • Virtual reality

Additional Uses by Students • Application software • Storage of information • Instrument of research • E-mail • On-line applications • Homework help • Plagiarism???

Uses by Parents • Monitor students courses, professors, activities, etc. • Email • Research tool to pick a university

Education Outside of the Classroom • Educational tools disguised as games • SimCity • Oceans Below • Reference material presented in video • pictorial atlas • body works

Advantages of Computers in Education • Accelerated learning due to tools and improved interest • High quality documents • Research facilitated • Improved monitoring of students • Remote education

Disadvantages • Inability of schools to keep pace with technology • Instructor/student involvement diminished • Haves and Have nots • Maintenance of machines • Promotes laziness

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