Computers are used in a variety of settings in educational
field. They can be used by guidance counselors, administrators, web
masters, library media specialists, students, teachers, clerical workers
and food service employees for many different reasons. Computers lend
an organizational hand to schools, and they also improve productivity in
several areas. For these reasons, computer technology has become an
essential part of the educational system.
Teachers use computers for a variety of reasons. They use computers to
keep electronic grade books; maintain and update personal websites to
share information with families; communicate with other teachers,
parents and administrators and use software to create classroom
newsletters. Teachers also use computers to access information, engage
in video conferencing, research various topics and create and update
lesson plans. Teachers use computers to design personalized web-based
learning programs for students, and they also allow teachers to design
assignment requirements and web quests for student use. Finally,
teachers can use computer technology to generate and utilize electronic
testing for their students.
In school settings, students use computers to learn both with and from
technology. Computers enable students to research a variety of subjects,
create projects to demonstrate learning and sort and synthesize
information. Students can also use computers to view assignment
guidelines and requirements at home and communicate with teachers about
assignments. Some students use computers to blog about what they've
learned or communicate with other students around the world.
