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Discussion:
1. Many software materials available in developed countries are not yet available
in developing countries. Do you think awareness of the existence of these
materials can still help teachers in developing countries?
-Yes, being aware of this technologies that are used in teaching will help this
countries on coping up with the developed countries.
2. Students play games at home and nearby school computer cafes. How do these
games differ from instructional computer games?
-For me the difference of this was that those students playing video games on
computer cafes find this games much enjoyable and satisfying than those of the
instructional computer games.
3. Discuss the difficulties of using software: number of school computers
available, need to evaluate these software materials, need to find ways to
integrate them into lesson/curriculum. How futuristic are computers as tutor in
our Philippine education scenario?
-Computers are really challenging to use if people really don't have an idea of how
it works, lacking of computer units is one factor that affect the appearance of this
difficulties. Computer is futuristic in the sense that they are ready to run and
present information in just a few commands.

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LESSON 9: Computer as Information and Communication Technology
Through computer technology, educators saw the amplification of learning along
with computer literacy. Much Like reading, the modern student can now interact
with computer messages; even respond to questions or to computer commands.
Again like writing, the learner can form messages using computer language or
program.
Some computer-assisted instruction (CAI) was introduced using the
principle of individualized learning through a positive climate that includes
realism and appeal with drill, exercises that uses color, music and animation. The
novelty of CAI has not waned to this day especially in the basic education level as
this is offered by computer-equipped private schools. But the evolving pace of
innovation in todays Information Age is so dynamic that within the first decade of
the 21st century, computer technology in education has matured to transform
into an educative information and communication technology (ICT) in education.
The Personal Computer (PC) as ICT
Until the nineties, it was still possible to distinguish between instructional
media and the educational communication media.

Instructional media consist of audio-visual aids that served to enhanced

and enrich the teaching-learning process. Examples are the blackboard, photo,
film and video.
On the other hand, educational communication media comprise the media
of communication. For example, the distance learning was implemented using
correspondence, radio, television, or the computer satellite system.
Close to the turn of the 21st century, however, such a distinction merged
owing to the advent of the microprocessor, also known as the personal computer
(PC). This is due to the fact that the PC user at home, office and school has before
him a tool for both audio-visual creations and media communication.

REFLECTION:
Personal Computers are useful in the learning process. Students at home can
continue using their pcs in their assignments and projects without spending
much time in the library looking for the exact book. Even if the students are not in
school, they can still continue to study, explore and search. Aside from that, PCs
are also use in communication. One can communicate from a person in the far
using the computer or can watch a movie in it. It has also been use as a radio for
some for music can be store. Typing a project would not be difficult at all for one
can delete wrong words or sentences without erasures. In offices, PCs are useful
in storing company information, make databases for reports or programs for
company use.