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Using computer technology in support of teaching and learning
1Educational Technology Service, University of Bristol, Royal Fort Annexe, UK.ets@bristol.ac.uk
The Journal of Audiovisual Media in Medicine
|March 1, 1996
Summary
This article outlines six effective strategies for integrating computer technology into education. Understanding these technology-based learning approaches can help overcome barriers to wider adoption in teaching and learning.
Area of Science:
- Educational Technology
- Computer-Assisted Instruction
Background:
- Significant institutional efforts over the past decade aim to leverage computer technology for educational benefits.
- A key challenge hindering wider adoption is the limited knowledge of specific technology-based learning strategies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe six distinct methods for utilizing computers as effective tools in teaching and learning.
- To discuss the advantages and limitations associated with computer-based learning environments.
Main Methods:
- The study reviews and categorizes six primary applications of computers in education.
- These applications include presentation aids, information management, interactive learning, communication tools, discipline-specific software, and course management systems.
Main Results:
- Computers can serve as valuable aids for presentations and organizing/accessing information.
- Interactive computer-based learning, computer-mediated communication, specialized software, and course management are identified as key strategies.
- Both benefits and constraints of these computer-based approaches are considered.
Conclusions:
- Implementing diverse computer-based learning strategies can enhance the teaching and learning process.
- Addressing the knowledge gap in technology-based learning is crucial for maximizing educational technology's potential.