Importance Of Computer Technology In Education

How Computer Technology is Used in Education for Elementary School

Technology is used everywhere nowadays, computer literacy is an important skill for students to develop since the early years. Integrating CT into daily activities in elementary schools expose students to the use of electronic devices and prepares students for higher levels of education and in the future to be able to get jobs requiring advanced computer skills, especially in the case of students who do not have computers at home (Chapman & Mählck, 2004).

Computer-based learning (CBL) is a concept of using computers for teaching purposes Including activities like to investigate concepts, computer presentations for the class, computer- based testing, drawing or creating projects;

After all, CT is easy to adapt and to use for student-centered activities that depart from the traditional models of the teacher-centered lessons using whiteboards. Teachers comprehend the potential for CT to help students construct meaning based on learning activities.

CT is quickly becoming more than just a tool for acquiring content or skill more efficiently and effectively. According to the teachers’ answers, students may be able to improve their abilities or skills in this order: Science, Social Studies, Reading, Writing, and Mathematics. As shown in the bar chart in Figure 5.2 below. These skills are fundamental to enabling students to learn in all subject areas and, through developing these skills; we expect to raise standards across the curriculum.

The twelve teachers surveyed in this study have similarities in training and experience. Based on the surveys’ results the teachers had equal or similarly high experience with competencies in computer navigation and Internet use. All of the teachers have minimum experience integrating CT into the core curriculum. As shown in the bar chart in Figure 5.3