Content
The computer is one of the
wonders of human ingenuity, even in its original design to carry out
complicated mathematical and logical operations. The computer is a tutor in
this new age of learning. It does not replace the teacher, although it assumes
certain roles previously assigned to teachers who now has to take the new role
of facilitator and guide.
Computer activities are not also the end-all of le3arning
since they have to conform to the lessons/curriculum. Integrating computer
exercises in the new task of the teacher who can find in the computer and
computer software an alternative medium to the traditional classroom practice
of delivering information and supporting learning activities.
In the years ahead, we shall see the computer in schools as
a common tool for the enhancement of the student’s thinking, communication and
collaboration skills. Computers will become an integral component of the future
classroom and not a mere machine that can deliver routine and exercise.
Experience
Our teacher in Cell Biology way back 3rd year –
1st semester gave us an activity which really caught our interest.
It is a virtual activity learning. She gave us a copy of software and let us
conduct the said activity. It is like a game but we really need to think
critically because if we fail following the steps we cannot also answer the
questions correctly. We are actually like a detective in the activity. We need
to solve the crime happened by collecting evidences of DNA and test it in the
laboratory. There are 3 kinds of laboratory and we need to choose its
appropriate usage. After every activity, we automatically receive the
result/score.
Reflection
Educator nowadays saw much use of personal computer. Even
though technology invaded the learning style of the students, it should be
clear 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.
Teacher must not let the students do activities without
prior knowledge. Teacher must always there as facilitator when students do
activities on their own pace to monitor in achieving the expected outcome.
Giving simulation activities is good in helping students develop the skills in
creating, solving problem, decision making, etc. But the role of the teacher as
facilitator is necessary in this activities.
Application
AS future science educator, I will give activities to my
students focuses on learning by doing. By applying the CAI (Computer –Assisted
Instruction) since technology nowadays are really inferring the
teaching-learning process. I will also give them virtual learning activity same
as what I’ve experienced. That is to test how good they are in terms of following
the step by step process while helping them develop skills especially in
decision making.
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