BICOL UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE AND FORESTRY

GUINOBATAN , ALBAY

Lesson 9 :Computers as Information

and Communication Technology

Joseph M. BautistaIII-BACHELOR IN AGRICULTURAL TECHNOLOGY - EDUCATION

The advent of the computer is recognized as the third revolution in education.

Through computer technology, educators saw the amplifications of learning along computer literacy . Like writing ,the learner can form messages using computer language or program .

Soon 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 .

Instructional media consist of audio-visual aids that served to enhance and enrich the teaching and learning process . Examples are :

Blackboard Photo

Film and video

On the other hand , the educational communication media comprise the media of communication to audiences including learners using the ,

Print Radio

Television and satellite means of communication

Close to the turn of the 21st century , however , such a distinction merged owing

to the advent of 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/her a tool for both audio-visual creations and media

communication .

Programs normally installed in an ordinary modern PC ;

Internet Explorer Windows Adobe media-player

ACTIVITY 1. Discuss the capabilities of the PC outside of education namely:a. Electronic or e-commerceb. e-financec. Entertainmentd. Advertisinge. Propaganda or development communication

2. Discuss the related issues

a. Intellectual property rights ( pirating)

b. Pornography using the Internet

c. Pyramiding scam using the Internet

d. Gaming or lottery