Use of computers for teaching and learning

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Advantages of using ICT in teaching and learning are:

Students have flexibility as to where and when they want to learn.

Materials are provided in lost of different ways such as text, voice, video and animation.

Can access the material using variety of different hardware such as laptop, PDA, mobile phone and tablets.

Can learn in many different environments such as in the car, while out running or walking, etc.

Keep people using them interested and motivated by the variety of activities.

Disadvantages of using ICT in teaching and learning are:

The software is often complex and uses lots of animation and graphics which makes it expensive.

Students often need the interaction of their classmates in order to learn.

Can present an opportunity for students to have a break rather than work on the CAL/CBT package.

It is harder for teachers to gauge progress using some of the packages.

The main advantages of distance learning:

Students can work at their own pace.

They do not have to worry about getting things wrong- the computer will not judge them like a teacher.

Students get immediate feedback on tests, which enables them to monitor their progress.

No set lesson times - students can decide where and when they want to study.

Can fit learning around work and family commitments.

Wide range of subjects - may not be able to do particular subject locally.

The main disadvantages of distance learning:

No social side- students will no interact with others in person.

Lack of fle