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IMPORTANCE OF COMPUTER IN EDUCATION AND DAILY LIFE

Contents
IMPORTANCE OF COMPUTER IN EDUCATION.........2
ACCESS TO THE INTERNET............................................3
AUDIO-VISUAL AIDS IN TEACHING...............................4
BETTER PRESENTATION OF INFORMATION................4
COMPUTERS HAVE GIVEN IMPETUS TO DISTANCE
EDUCATION......................................................................5
STORAGE OF INFORMATION..........................................5

IMPORTANCE OF COMPUTER IN DAILY LIFE...........7


EDUCATION......................................................................8
ACCOUNTS........................................................................9
DATA STORAGE.................................................................9
WORKING..........................................................................9
SOCIAL NETWORKING AND GAMING.........................10
SOME MORE USES OF COMPUTERS...........................10

REFERENCES................................................................11

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IMPORTANCE OF COMPUTER IN EDUCATION

Computer technology has had a deep impact on the education


sector. Thanks to computers, imparting education has become easier and
much more interesting than before. Computers have changed the way we
work, be it any profession. Therefore, it is only natural that the role of
computers in education has been given a lot of importance in recent
years. This is also because the education system has made computer
education a part of school curriculum. Considering the use of computer
technology is almost every sphere of life, it is important for everyone to
have at least the basic knowledge of using computers. Owing to memory
capacities of computers, large chunks of data can be stored in them.
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They enable quick processing of data with very less or no chances of


errors in processing. Networked computers aid quick communication
and enable web access. Storing documents on computers in the form of
soft copies instead of hard ones helps save paper. The advantages of
computers in education primarily include:
ACCESS TO THE INTERNET
Internet can play an important role in education. As it is an
enormous information base, it can be harnessed for retrieval of
information on a variety of subjects. The Internet can be used to refer to
information on different subjects. Both teachers and students benefit
from the Internet. Teachers can refer to it for additional information and
references on the topics to be taught. Students can refer to web sources
for additional information on subjects of their interest. The Internet
helps teachers set test papers, frame questions for home assignments
and decide project topics. And not just academics, teachers can use web
sources for ideas on sports competitions, extracurricular activities,
picnics, parties and more.
Students can search for the concepts or things which they
wish to know, by referring to relevant websites. The Internet is an ocean
of information and surfing daily will increase the knowledge of these
students greatly. Another advantage of computers is that the students
will be able to gain knowledge of various subjects and things which are
other than their school syllabus. Such form of receiving education is
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considered to be more effective than only learning from textbooks


prescribed by the authorities.
AUDIO-VISUAL AIDS IN TEACHING
Computers facilitate audio-visual representation of information,
thus making the process of learning interactive and interesting.
Computer-aided teaching adds a fun element to education. Teachers
hardly use chalk and board today. They bring presentations on a flash
drive, plug it in to a computer in the classroom, and the teaching begins.
There's color, there's sound, there's movement - the same old information
comes forth in a different way and learning becomes fun. The otherwise
not-so-interesting lessons become interesting due to audio-visual effects.
Due to the visual aid, difficult subjects can be explained in better ways.
Things become easier to follow, thanks to the use of computers in
education.

BETTER PRESENTATION OF INFORMATION


Computers facilitate effective presentation of information.
Presentation software like PowerPoint and animation software like
Flash among others can be of great help to teachers while delivering
lectures. Teachers hardly use chalk and board today. They bring
presentations on a flash drive, plug it in to a computer in the classroom,
and the teaching begins.

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COMPUTERS HAVE GIVEN IMPETUS TO DISTANCE


EDUCATION.
Many times, it happens that students are not able to enroll for
degree courses which they are interested in due to lack of money or
because the institute is far away from their residence. The introduction
of distance learning has solved all these problems. The distance learning
programs or online degree programs provides education at much
affordable costs than the costs incurred on full-time training. Also,
students living far off, in remote areas, need not travel several
kilometers and come to the city as they can now learn from the comforts
of their home provided they own a computer with an Internet connection.

STORAGE OF INFORMATION
Computers enable storage of data in the electronic format, thereby
saving paper. Memory capacities of computer storage devices are in
gigabytes. This enables them to store huge chunks of data. Moreover,
these devices are compact. They occupy very less space, yet store large
amounts of data. Both teachers and students benefit from the use of
computer technology. Presentations, notes and test papers can be stored
and transferred easily over computer storage devices. Similarly, students
can submit homework and assignments as soft copies. The process
becomes paperless, thus saving paper. Plus, the electronic format makes
data storage more durable. Electronically erasable memory devices can
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be used repeatedly. They offer robust storage of data and reliable data
retrieval.
This was about the role of computers in education. But we know,
it's not just the education sector which computers have impacted. They
are of great use in every field. Today, a life without computers is
unimaginable. This underlines the importance of computer education.
Knowledge of computers can propel one's career in the right direction.
Computers are a part of almost every industry today. They are no longer
limited any specific field. They are used in networking, for information
access and data storage and also in the processing and presentation of
information. Computers should be introduced early in education. I don't
think I am making an overstatement in saying that computer education is
as fundamental as learning English. Yes, it is.

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IMPORTANCE OF COMPUTER IN DAILY LIFE

Computers play a vital role in every field. When talking about the
use of computers in everyday life, we talk about the direct as well as
indirect uses. For e.g. when we use the computer for working or gaming,
we have its direct uses; while using an ATM, we are actually making an
indirect use of computer based technology. The Internet proved to be a
boon in the field of science and technology. Computers, in general, are
used in nearly all fields, today, like supermarkets, banks, etc.
You wake up in the morning, switch on your PC and check mails
or update your Facebook status. You go to work, switch on your
computer and work. You come back from work, and re-check your mails,
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make entries in your account folder, check your bank balance, etc. You
encourage your child to watch NatGeo, or undertake grammar test
using the latest software. You watch a movie or play one round of
computer game and end your day. But wait, in this busy schedule, have
you wondered how much you are dependent on your PC or computer for
your daily activities. Computers play an important role in our life today.
Let us know more about it.

EDUCATION
With the development of technology, we find that long gone are the
days when we used notebooks to write down our research paper or
actually used the library for research. Today, you simply need to
'Google' to find any information you want. Secondly, e-learning (eclassrooms) or distance learning with computers is the latest and most
practical modes of education today. Right from encyclopedias to
dictionaries to tests; you can simply have anything on your own PC
within a fraction of seconds.

ACCOUNTS
Do you remember the last time you actually did maths using a
pencil and paper, or even calculated your monthly expense using a
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calculator? This is because most of us use computers for our daily


accounts. Keeping accounts using computers is not only feasible, but
also more reliable and safer. You can have passwords; and also memory
devices that can preserve large data for a really long time.
DATA STORAGE
Talking about data storage, most of us have an enviable collection
of music, movies, etc. on our PC. Storing and sharing of any kind of data
is very easy and practical on computers. Secondly, storage options like
the network-attached storage help in providing data access to a larger
number of clients.
WORKING
Large number of people makes use of computers for work purposes
every day. Software engineers, writers, businessmen; employees in the
field of telecommunication, banking, research, medicine, make use of
computers daily. Secondly, telework or working from home is possible
because of the PC. Therefore, we can say that the computer is also a
source of income for a considerable number of people all over the
world.

SOCIAL NETWORKING AND GAMING


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Last, but not the least, very few of us would actually spend a day
without Facebook or Twitter. If you take a look at the rise of followers or
users on these or any other social networking sites, you will have a fair
idea about their popularity and role in social interaction. Secondly, do
you know that the computer gaming industry generates billions in
revenue every year? This is because of the popularity of computer games
all over the world.
SOME MORE USES OF COMPUTERS
The above mentioned are the major fields that highlight the role of
computer in our daily life. Apart from the aforementioned ones, there are
several other uses of computer in day-to-day life. They include:
E-banking
E-shopping
Graphics and architectural designs
Entertainment
Day planner/organizers
Writing/publishing content

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REFERENCES

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