“Computer as a Tutor”

Computers are used globally

The computer is one of the wonders of

human ingenuity, even in its original design in the 1950’s to carry out complicated

mathematical and logical operations. With the

invention of the microcomputer(now also

commonly referred to PCs or personal computers), the PC has become the tool for programmed instruction .

What is your idea about the

computer as a tutor?

Computer Assisted InstructionsCA I

The computer can be a tutor, in effect relieving the teacher of many activities in his personal role as classroom tutor.

Even with the available

Computer and CAI software, the teacher

must: insure that students have the needed knowledge and skills for any computer activity decide the appropriate learning objectives

plan the sequential and structured activities to achieve objectives

evaluate the students’ achievement by ways of tests the specific expected outcomes

The students in CAI play their own roles as learners as they:

receive information understand instructions for the computer activity

retain/keep in mind the information and rules for the computer activity

apply the knowledge and rules during the process of computer learning.

During the computer activity proper in CAI the computer, too, plays its roles as it:

acts a sort of tutor (the role traditional played by the teacher) provides a learning environmentdelivers learning instruction

reinforces learning through drill-and-practice

provides feedback

CAI works best in reinforcing

learning through repetitive exercises such that students can practice basic skills or knowledge in various subject areas.

The questions arise: when and how can teachers integrate drill and practice programs with their lessons? The following suggestions can be made:

use drill and practice programs for basic skills and knowledge that require rapid or automatic response by students ensure that drill and practice activities conform to the lesson plan/curriculum

limit drill and practice to 20-30 minutes to avoid problem

use drill and practice to assist students with particular weakness in basic skills

teach new content/new information on to students (in as much as CAI provides practice on old already learned content)

provide comprehensive information on concepts in addition to practice exercise. can be effectively use for remediation, reviewing, or enrichment. allow the teacher to introduce follow- up questions to stimulate students learning. permits group activity for cooperative learning

Simulation Programs-simulation software materials

are another kind of software that is constructivist in nature. This simulation software:

teachers strategies and rules applied to real-life problems/situations. asks students to make decision on models or scenarios.

• allows students to manipulate elements of a model and get the experience of the effects of their decisions

Instructional Games-while relating to low-level

learning objectives, instructional computer games add the elements of competition and challenge

Problem Solving SoftwareThis is more sophisticated

than the drill and practice exercise and allow students to learn and improve on their problem solving ability. Since problems cannot be solved simply by memorizing facts the students have to employ higher thinking skills such as logic, recognition, reflection, and strategy-making

CONCLUSIONThe 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.

• What are the activities that makes a computer a tutor?

• What do you think is the role of computer in the 21st century classroom?

• What is the difference with a classroom with a computer and a classroom with no computer.

Thank You

Aileen Hinaniban Allan Carl Gumera Lian Gabut

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