Importance of Computer Education

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• Importance of Computer Education

With the increasing technological advancements,
Computer science has become a major aspect of
Education in the recent times.
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Role of computers in Education
Computer education finds its importance in
various fields. In morden education system
computer plays a key role. It becomes easier to
manage a lot of information in computer as
compared to manage them manually. Computers
provide efficient storage facility with a high
processing speed to make work easier of people
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Advantages of Computers
Storing lot of information and processing data
quickly Audio and video effects Presenting
Information Internet Access Allows flow of
communication among parents, teachers and
studnets
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Real-life uses of computers in education

• Learning and teaching
• Testing
• Guidance
• Information resources
• Administration

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Importance of Computer Literacy

• Computer education It is important as it is one
  of the basic needs of todays life.
• It is used in processing storage as well as
  communication
• Computer knowledge is a very important job skill

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In Schools

• Interaction on social media sites
• Projects can be prepared with the help of
  computer
• It is widely used to get knowledge and
  educational resources.

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What students do
Online classes Educational resources
Presentations Homework and projects
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Social network website use by age, 2008-2010
90 80 70 60 50 40 30 20 10 0
83
67
62
61
50
43
2008 2010
36
35
20
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Age 18- 33
All adults 18
34-45
45-55
55-64
Source Pew Research Centers Internet American
Life Project, 2010 Tracking Survey
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New technologies Interactive whiteboard
It is an interactive display that connects to a
computer and projector Used to set classrooms,
corporate boardrooms and work groups, training
rooms, broadcasting studios, etc.
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New technologies Scanner Highlighter

• Makes it easier to copy text from books and
  store in computer
• Copied text can be stored in Word or Excel for
  editing, or as PDF for searching
• Useful for research and studying

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New Technologies
Tablets, Net Books , Smartphones

• These devices are portable which help users to
  share data anywhere
• These tools are useful for students and teachers