General Computer Question 4: How are computers used in Education?
Today, computers can be found in every school. From kindergarten to graduate school, the computer is being used for learning, for record keeping, and for research. A variety of computer-assisted instruction ( CAI) programs are now being used to facilitate the learning of nearly every educational topic. Multimedia-based learning systems can deliver information to students in the form of sound and video in addition to text and pictures. Using these new tools, students can gain control over their own learning as the computer delivers the instruction at the student’s desired pace, monitors their progress, and provides instantaneous feedback. And, because computers can now take over some of the instruction that used to take place in the classroom, teachers are free to work with students who need more concentrated attention.
