The computer, as a tool, can be used by the teacher as the following:
1. Information tool – the computer can provide vast amounts of information. The Internet itself provides an enormous database from which the user can access global information resources.
2. Communication tool – given the fact that the internet can serve as a channel for global communication, the computer can very well be the key tool for video teleconferencing sessions.
3. Constructive tool – the computer can be used for manipulating information, visualizing one’s understanding and building new knowledge.
4. Co-constructive tool – learners may use constructive tools to work cooperatively and share knowledge.
5. Situating tool – computers can now be used to create virtual reality or three-dimensional images to give the user a feeling that they are situated in a virtual environment.
Teachers today are truly blessed with advanced technology for them to use in teaching. For me, the most common use of the computer is as a communication tool. Lesson inputs can be sent through email. Teachers and students can interact through the internet. True enough, it is also used for video teleconferencing sessions in schools with advanced equipment.
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