Lesson 10: THE COMPUTER AS TUTOR
SUMMARY:
The computer can be a tutor in effect relieving the teacher of many activities in his/her
personal role as classroom tutor. It should be made, however that the computer cannot totally
replace the teacher since the teacher shall continue to play the major roles of information deliverer
and learning environment controller. Even with the available computer and CAI software, the
teacher must insure that students have the needed knowledge and skills for any computer activity.
The teacher also decide the appropriate learning objectives, plan the sequential and structured
activities to achieve the objectives and evaluate the students' achievement by way of tests.
The computer can be a tutor in effect relieving the teacher of many activities in his/her
personal role as classroom tutor. It should be made, however that the computer cannot totally
replace the teacher since the teacher shall continue to play the major roles of information deliverer
and learning environment controller. Even with the available computer and CAI software, the
teacher must insure that students have the needed knowledge and skills for any computer activity.
The teacher also decide the appropriate learning objectives, plan the sequential and structured
activities to achieve the objectives and evaluate the students' achievement by way of tests.
REFLECTION:
A tutor can also be not human. A tutor can be a thing and that thing is the computer. We
are now in a modern world where the use of computer is increasing rapidly. With just one click,
access to information is in an instant. And as future teachers, we must be equipped with skills and
competency in using the computer. Using computer software that supplements that lesson and act
as tutor to students are helpful in the teaching - learning process, and the teacher acts as the
facilitator in this kind of instruction.
A tutor can also be not human. A tutor can be a thing and that thing is the computer. We
are now in a modern world where the use of computer is increasing rapidly. With just one click,
access to information is in an instant. And as future teachers, we must be equipped with skills and
competency in using the computer. Using computer software that supplements that lesson and act
as tutor to students are helpful in the teaching - learning process, and the teacher acts as the
facilitator in this kind of instruction.
Lesson 11: THE COMPUTER AS THE TEACHER'S TOOL
SUMMARY:
Informative Tool. The computer can provide vast amounts of information in various forms such as
text, graphics, sound and video. The Internet itself provides an enormous database from which user
an access global information resources as well as educational information directly useful to learners.
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.
Constructive Tool. The computer can be used for manipulating information, visualizing one's
understanding and building new knowledge. The Microsoft Word is an example wherein it allow
users to organize and present their ideas in attractive formats.
Co-constructive Tool. Students can use co-constructive tools to work cooperatively and construct a shared understanding of new knowledge.
Situating Tool. By means of virtual reality extension systems, the computer can create 3-D images on display to give the user the feeling that are situated in a virtual environment. A flight simulation program is an example which places the user in a simulated flying environment.
Informative Tool. The computer can provide vast amounts of information in various forms such as
text, graphics, sound and video. The Internet itself provides an enormous database from which user
an access global information resources as well as educational information directly useful to learners.
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.
Constructive Tool. The computer can be used for manipulating information, visualizing one's
understanding and building new knowledge. The Microsoft Word is an example wherein it allow
users to organize and present their ideas in attractive formats.
Co-constructive Tool. Students can use co-constructive tools to work cooperatively and construct a shared understanding of new knowledge.
Situating Tool. By means of virtual reality extension systems, the computer can create 3-D images on display to give the user the feeling that are situated in a virtual environment. A flight simulation program is an example which places the user in a simulated flying environment.
REFLECTION:
The computer is an effective tool for teachers in teaching and for students to learn. There
was a saying "A nail without a hammer is useless", and if you relate it in teaching, without tools
the
teacher may not be able to teach the students effectively.The computer have a lot of capabilities
that a teacher can utilize. Effective use of the computer and proper integration of its uses in
instruction changes the manner of teaching and learning. We know we can use computers, all we
need is to treasure the benefits it brings in the educative process.
LESSON 12: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY IN SUPPORT OF STUDENT- CENTERED LEARNING
The idea of student – centered learning is not a recent idea. In this lesson, we should
see the students can expand his options to make learning effective and relevant in the text works, design.
THE SCL CLASSROOM*
Designing gives effectiveness, efficient, and effective classroom. Administration economies have
also adopted the aspect. Students have now become active that they can interact with other
learners, strengthen their self- awareness in the learning processes.
REFLECTION:
Searching information in the internet, Brainstorming on ideas, problems and project plans as
needed the teacher facilitating instruction also gives individualized instructional to serve individual
needs.
APPLICATION:
Traditional classroom setting is great for exposition instruction approach .SCL Classrooms
through ICTs Schools in developed economies have desire to gain effectiveness, efficiency
and economy in administration and instruction.
The computer is an effective tool for teachers in teaching and for students to learn. There
was a saying "A nail without a hammer is useless", and if you relate it in teaching, without tools
the
teacher may not be able to teach the students effectively.The computer have a lot of capabilities
that a teacher can utilize. Effective use of the computer and proper integration of its uses in
instruction changes the manner of teaching and learning. We know we can use computers, all we
need is to treasure the benefits it brings in the educative process.
LESSON 12: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY IN SUPPORT OF STUDENT- CENTERED LEARNING
The idea of student – centered learning is not a recent idea. In this lesson, we should
see the students can expand his options to make learning effective and relevant in the text works, design.
THE SCL CLASSROOM*
Designing gives effectiveness, efficient, and effective classroom. Administration economies have
also adopted the aspect. Students have now become active that they can interact with other
learners, strengthen their self- awareness in the learning processes.
REFLECTION:
Searching information in the internet, Brainstorming on ideas, problems and project plans as
needed the teacher facilitating instruction also gives individualized instructional to serve individual
needs.
APPLICATION:
Traditional classroom setting is great for exposition instruction approach .SCL Classrooms
through ICTs Schools in developed economies have desire to gain effectiveness, efficiency
and economy in administration and instruction.
