Advantages and Disadvantages of the Computer as a Teacher of Reading.

Autor/in	Mason, George E.
Titel	Advantages and Disadvantages of the Computer as a Teacher of Reading.
Quelle	(1982), (20 Seiten)Verfügbarkeit
Beigaben	Tabellen
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; Monographie
Schlagwörter	Tagungsbericht; Stellungnahme; Leitfaden; Unterricht; Lehrer; Computer Assisted Instruction; Computer Programs; Computers; Elementary Secondary Education; Input Output Devices; Reading Instruction; Reading Teachers; Teaching Methods + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Lesson concept; Instruction; Unterrichtsentwurf; Unterrichtsprozess; Teacher; Teachers; Lehrerin; Lehrende; Computer based training; Computerunterstützter Unterricht; Computer program; Computer programme; Computerprogramm; Digitalrechner; Leseunterricht; Reading Teaching; Reading teacher; Leseprozess; Lesen; Lehrer; Lesenlernen; Teaching method; Lehrmethode; Unterrichtsmethode
Abstract	The computer has at least eight features that can be advantageous to the reading teacher and the learner: the computer (1) is interactive--the print can change sizes and colors, blink on and off, and roll up or down the screen; (2) is immediate--it can respond or interact far faster than can either the teacher or learner; (3) is impassive--it is a nonthreatening, nonjudging machine; (4) focuses attention--the changing light patterns on the surface of the cathode ray tube (CRT) are a constant reminder to the viewer that the display can and does change; (5) is absolutely dependent upon its programs (or programer); (6) can vary parameters; (7) permits skills to be embedded in games; and (8) can keep records. Unfortunately, not all of the computer's characteristics are advantageous. For example, the low cost of electronically stored and displayed text is low cost only after relatively expensive computing equipment has been purchased. A second problem is quality. However, the computer's major disadvantages are inherent in the characteristics of its displays: it is dependent upon electricity, and its printouts are often difficult to read. Furthermore, the CRT is a limited display device. Finally, the CRT can cause vision problems. (HOD)
Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2004/1/01