Computer Capabilities
- 2. OBJECTIVES: The student should be able: 1. To explain the importance of those uses of computers. 2. To present a role playing regarding how teachers use the computers.
- 3. THE COMPUTER’S CAPABILITIES Given its present-day speed, flexibility and sophistication, the computer can provide access to information, foster creative social knowledge-building, and enhance the communication of the achieved project package.
- 4. The teacher can employ the computer as a/an: An information tool A communication tool A constructive tool As co-constructive tool A situating tool
- 5. INFORMATION TOOL The computer can provide vast amount of information in various forms, such as text, graphics, sound, and video.
- 6. COMMUNICATION TOOL The way to become a better listener is to practice "active listening". This is where you make a conscious effort to hear not only the words that another person is saying but, more importantly, try to understand the complete message being sent.
- 7. CONSTRUCTIVE TOOL The computer itself can be used for manipulating information, visualizing one’s understanding, and building new knowledge.
- 8. CO-CONSTRUCTIVE TOOL Student can use co- constructive tools to work cooperatively and construct a shared understanding of new knowledge.
- 9. SITUATING TOOL By means of virtual reality (RS) extension systems, the computer can create 3-D images on display to give the user the feeling that are situated in a virtual environment.
- 11. EVALUATION: Explain the importance of these uses of computers for enhancing students computer capabilities.