Computer Aided Learning - Will Computers Replace Humans in Education?
COMPUTER AIDED LEARNING - will computers replace human teachers?
A study on the use of computers as an aid to learning, in this age of technology. Also asking the question "Will computers replace human teachers?". A study I did for the 2nd year of my PGCE (UK) teacher 's certificate.
MODULE 7
Acknowledgements
Natalia Thomas, Librarian, Aberdare Campus of Coleg Morgannwg.
Steve Tozer, ex Computer Technician, Aberdare Boys Comprehensive School.
Philip Jones, Technology Lecturer, Ystrad Mynach College.
Brian Hickson, Mature Computer User.
Alun Williams. IT Tutor and Electronic\Electrical Engineering Technician.
Contents
1. Summary Page 2
2. Introduction Page3
3. Methodology Page 4
4. Results of Findings Page 4
5. Discussion Page 8
6. Conclusions and Recommendations Page 8
7. References and Bibliography Page 9
8. Abbreviations Page 11
9. Apendices Page 11
Summary
This report has looking into the use of computers in education. It is such a vast area to research, and because technology is still growing, then it can in no way be comprehensive. I have utilised various resources in order to find a balanced viewpoint of the subject, but given the limits of the module, have tried to cover the main aspects of the subject. It is by no means a complete search for information. However, I do draw one conclusion from this study. Computers are being used in education, to aid education, but will by no means eradicate the needs of a human, personal tutor\lecturer.
Computers can in no way aid the students in the “nurture” type of discipline that is also needed to progress through life, e.g. manners, people skills etc. Tutor’s also give direction and help, where computers cannot assist in this.
Tutors and students alike need to be computer literate in order to utilise the resources available to
A study on the use of computers as an aid to learning, in this age of technology. Also asking the question "Will computers replace human teachers?". A study I did for the 2nd year of my PGCE (UK) teacher 's certificate.
MODULE 7
Acknowledgements
Natalia Thomas, Librarian, Aberdare Campus of Coleg Morgannwg.
Steve Tozer, ex Computer Technician, Aberdare Boys Comprehensive School.
Philip Jones, Technology Lecturer, Ystrad Mynach College.
Brian Hickson, Mature Computer User.
Alun Williams. IT Tutor and Electronic\Electrical Engineering Technician.
Contents
1. Summary Page 2
2. Introduction Page3
3. Methodology Page 4
4. Results of Findings Page 4
5. Discussion Page 8
6. Conclusions and Recommendations Page 8
7. References and Bibliography Page 9
8. Abbreviations Page 11
9. Apendices Page 11
Summary
This report has looking into the use of computers in education. It is such a vast area to research, and because technology is still growing, then it can in no way be comprehensive. I have utilised various resources in order to find a balanced viewpoint of the subject, but given the limits of the module, have tried to cover the main aspects of the subject. It is by no means a complete search for information. However, I do draw one conclusion from this study. Computers are being used in education, to aid education, but will by no means eradicate the needs of a human, personal tutor\lecturer.
Computers can in no way aid the students in the “nurture” type of discipline that is also needed to progress through life, e.g. manners, people skills etc. Tutor’s also give direction and help, where computers cannot assist in this.
Tutors and students alike need to be computer literate in order to utilise the resources available to
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