Computers as Information and Communication Technology
- The computer is recognized
as the third revolution in education.
The Personal Computer (PC) as ICT
- Instructional media consist of audio-visual aids that served to enhance and enrich the teaching-learning process. Examples are the blackboard, photo, film, and video
- On the other hand, educational communication media comprise the media communication to audiences including learners using the print, film radio, and television or satellite means of communication. For example, distance learning were implemented using correspondence, radio, television or the computer satellite system
Different
kinds of programs (capabilities) normally installed in an ordinary modern Personal
Computer;
- Microsoft Office - program for
composing text, graphics, photos into letters, articles, report, etc.
- Power point - for preparing
lecture presentations.
- Excel - for
spreadsheets and similar graphic sheets.
- Internet Explorer - access to the
internet.
- Yahoo or Google - websites;
e-mail, chat rooms, blog sites, news service (print/video) educational software
etc.
- Adobe Reader - graphs/photo
composition and editing.
- MSN - mail/chat
messaging
- Windows media player - CD, VCD
player, editing film/video
- Cyber Power - DVD player
- Game house - video games
DISCUSS;
1. Discuss the
capabilities of the PC outside of education, namely;
a.) electronic or e-commerce
b.) e-finance
c.) entertainment
d.) advertising-
e.) propaganda or development communication
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