With the advent of the 21st century, the use of internet technology- especially in academic sector- has been gaining momentum. On the backdrop of this, it seems to me that the emerging trend of using computers in every lecture is initially appealing, but complete reliance on technological means can halt creativity and mental development of children.
Why is it often argued to take assisstance from computer every time, to learn a lesson? To ensure convenience in understanding complicated processes by video demonstrations, graphics or audio-clips from different web applications, such as Youtube and Google, is surely one explanation. Skill development is another. To be clearer, in this machine-focussed world, being a computer literate can be considered as a positive feature for future endeavors where most of the jobs demand proficiency computers as a mandatory skills. But on closer inspection, it can be clearly seen that creativity of learners will be diminished meaning that brain-storming to generate innovative ideas will be masked eventually.
While considering alternate strategies to assist in learning, there are clear benefits of logical thinking that can be ensured by frequently asking questions and replying to their queries effectively. This fruitfull pursuit will polish their immature ideas and foster creative learning. Moreover, educational competitions, for instance class quiz, small group presentations and home assignments on educational topics may assist in their learning process, and gradually add-up their cofidence and self-reliance in acquiring information.
Driving the point home, we may assert that the role of computers in learning process are effective to some extent, however, incorporation in every lecture will mask the creativity, abilities and confidence of students which can play a crucial role in their mental development.
With the advent of the 21st century, the
use
of internet technology-
especially
in academic sector- has been gaining momentum. On the backdrop of this, it seems to me that the emerging trend of using computers in every lecture is
initially
appealing,
but
complete reliance on technological means can halt creativity and mental development of children.
Why is it
often
argued to take
assisstance
from computer every time, to learn a lesson? To ensure convenience in understanding complicated processes by video demonstrations, graphics or audio-clips from
different
web applications, such as
Youtube
and Google, is
surely
one explanation.
Skill
development is another. To be clearer, in this machine-focussed world, being a
computer literate
can
be considered
as a
positive
feature for future endeavors where most of the jobs demand proficiency computers as a mandatory
skills
.
But
on closer inspection, it can be
clearly
seen
that creativity of learners will
be diminished
meaning that brain-storming to generate innovative
ideas
will
be masked
eventually
.
While considering alternate strategies to assist in
learning
, there are
clear
benefits of logical thinking that can
be ensured
by
frequently
asking questions and replying to their queries
effectively
. This
fruitfull
pursuit will polish their immature
ideas
and foster creative
learning
.
Moreover
, educational competitions,
for instance
class
quiz,
small
group presentations and home assignments on educational topics may assist in their
learning
process, and
gradually
add
-up their
cofidence
and self-reliance in acquiring information.
Driving the point home, we may assert that the role of computers in
learning
process are effective to
some
extent,
however
, incorporation in every lecture will mask the creativity, abilities and confidence of students which can play a crucial role in their mental development.