How Can Computer Based Learning Help Me?
Computer learning should not be restricted only to computer software. The deeper concepts have to be taught particularly to students at the school level. Computer application software is becoming easier to use and can be learned by anyone in due course. However basic concepts still remain unclear in young minds and it is this that needs to be taught. The ways of search on the internet has to be taught to students. Although there are many search sites like Google, Yahoo and the like, students still do not know what material they are searching for and whether the material is according to what they need. Lots and lots of information is available on the net but how can one access the information and what queries should be put at the search site is more important. Students should be taught to understand whether the results of their search are actually relevant or not. They should also be taught how to combine different types of search engines together. Children are generally impatient and when they are online they tend to click more on advertisements than adults. They do not know the credibility of the information available online so they become more vulnerable to threats. They should learn how they can recognize the different advertisements and learn the organic and sponsored search hits. As technology advances the means to communication is going to get easier. So in the near future there will a quick flow of e-mails, internet messages, SMS, video mail, voice mail and phone calls. This is going to cluster your mailbox, mobile phone and other devices. Students should learn the methods of managing this excessive flow of information. Students should be taught how they can write hypertext so that they too can participate in providing information and communicating over the internet and intranet. They should learn not only writing in the print media but also online media. PowerPoint presentations are today used in all businesses as well as education areas. Presentation skills are thus necessary for every person to improve their career advancements. Students should learn to use the computer as a means to present their thoughts in a creative manner. People should also learn how to use the computer. Improper positioning and continuous use may harm a persons health. So lighting, positioning of computer, height of the desk and chair should be taught so that they are able to maintain their health properly. People should also learn to judge products. Today there are innumerable number of products available, but which one they should choose or which one is best suited to their needs they cannot say. This should be taught. They should learn how to differentiate between products and the features that differentiate them. |
