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Saba Cheema
Professor Lawson
English 113B
22 February 2016
Essay 1: Project Web Rough Draft
Word Count: 1,282
Computers in Educational Environment
Our world became exceedingly modern since the technology has existed. Todays society
seems so fascinated by using different kinds of technology. In the past, people used to write
down everything by hand, but now the specifications of technology have made everything
online. Many public schools had only one computer available for instructors. Now, technology
such as computers is available for everyone. As time has passed, computers create a big role in
the education system in the entire world today. Computers are the best tool to educate high
school and college students through high-advanced websites, technology budget, and online
classes. This technology may also change the ideas of an education system in the future as well.
Many students motivated by using computers with high-advanced websites. In the article,
Information and Communication Technology (ICT) used for Education and Training, the
author Andronie demonstrates how the ICT affect on different areas where specific technologies
are being used. It is important to maintain the excellence level of the education system for
students. The most interesting fact is not just computers but also, some possible specialized
software brought changes in the education too. New technologies are using for knowledge as
well as training for many students. For instance, MOOCs (Massive Open Online Courses) is a

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new type of website which is based on the Open University concept for many students. It is a
free and beneficial website for anyone who wants to learn. There are millions of people who are
using MOOCs and learning very well. Since 2011, the number of MOOCs increased
exponentially, and still available more than 1000 courses followed by thousands of students
(Andronie). By the academic society supports, many students have improved their knowledge
and achieved successful courses. In the other hand, the better trust-learning website is called Elearning skills. Education is important in students life because it makes everything possible and
easy to understand. Courses in e-Learning format are synthetic and the students have access to
practical examples that help them better understand the information presented (Andronie). This
website gives lots of opportunity to students for their better knowledge skills. Students can
practice a lot and pass all the sections of this course, and they know the best website instructions
because it is pretty straightforward to understand the directions. Moreover, they can spend more
time to recognize their weaker and stronger smarter balance level. Many college students can
take courses in e-learning format that helps them to understand and gains information easily.
Computer technology is the great deal to collect lots of information and also give benefits to
students in their educational life.
In high schools and colleges, the expensive rate of different computers needs technology
budget. Our President Obama is doing a big role in educational technology for better society. To
understand the future development of learning activities, there must be understood the forces that
act on the learning system and that influence it in its development (Andronie). In future, every
student will able to use computers very well so, in this case, the government will support all
students for the best educational learning system. The article, Obamas Budget Urges a

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Deeper Commitment to Computer Education, the author Michael states that the President
Obama supports the students for their studies through technology budget. The administration
officials have said President Obama will spend $4 billion to help states pay for computer science
education in different schools. Those students who are majoring in computer science will achieve
their goals because of his support. According to President Obama, technology brings high
importance in our global economy world. Also, White House agree on technology budget in the
educational system. For example, other nations, many people get better doing their jobs because
of computer science education. Therefore, Obamas budget plan helps the school district to get a
chance to educate students on computer skills. Besides, President Obama is urging private
technology companies to do more to support computer science educators. In addition, CFL is a
federal program that transfers computer equipment to different schools. In the educational
system, students who need to learn most so, this website is beneficial to gain knowledge for
them.
In todays modern education system, instead of sitting in the classrooms for long hours
now students are taking online courses. Sometimes, some students feel uncomfortable while
studying in the classroom. That is why they are eligible to take online classes to maintain their
excellence knowledge skills. Majority of students are catch on their online lectures really quick,
and they become proficient in their schools and colleges deans list. Online assignments also take
short time period to accomplished all assignments. In the article, Online Learning in Higher Ed
the author Breaden estimates the annual rate of students who covered their online classes pretty
far. According to researchers at Boston college, there are about 3.5 million students who are
taking online courses in fall semester 2006. The author Breaden includes the rate of survey

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students at 2,500 universities found that the higher education has increased now in the same time
period. Currently, the number of students are learning much better than the past years just
because of an online learning. The survey took no longer than two years institutions in which
students get their online enrollment soon. To study online gives lots of benefits to students and
through these availabilities they can learn more.
Online learning education is getting popular now and no doubt in the future too. In the
article, ACT Plans to Expand Use of Online Testing, the Press describes majority of the high
school students will be able to take the ACT (college-entrance) exam through online. ACT Inc.
has announced that this online opportunity will available next year in the 18 states of America.
The announcement follows a two-year pilot project that allowed about 10,000 high school
students to take the exam by desktop computer (Press). Mostly junior students in high schools
will take that exam during their school hours. There are about 1 million students who might be
affected in this case. This online exam is the best challenging part of their educational learning
system. Obviously, the exam will have maximum time rating in which students will worry to
finish on time, and do cheating while online-testing will be impossible. According to the ACT
officials, the traditional and academic paper tests will be an option. Online learning education
became most popular today, and this is important because without education is harsh to survive
in this world.
Students are getting lots of information through different websites, learning experience
applications and online working in education. Educational technology has made everything
possible in students life today, and therefore, any student can learn by themselves through using
computers. Specific technology such as computers create a big role in todays society.

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Breaden, Mary C. "Online Learning in Higher Ed." Education Week 31 Oct. 2007: 5. Opposing
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Press, The Associated. "ACT Plans to Expand Use of Online Testing." Education Week 20 May
2015: 4. Opposing Viewpoints in Context. Web. 21 Feb. 2016.
Shear, Michael. Obamas Budget Urges a Deeper Commitment to Computer Education. The
New York Times. Ed. 30 Jan. 2016. Web. 14 Feb. 2016.