Role of Computers in Education

 Computerization in every field is the order of the day. No one had imagined that computers in the forthcoming years would play such a decisive role in technology. No aspect of life has been left untouched by computers. They have invaded our professional lives, our homes, our medical facilities, our entertainment modes etc. Thus besides being educated, it has become extremely necessary to be computer -literate in order to survive. Hence, education too has been reformed and revolutionized to suit the need of time. It is necessary that a child learns computer as normally as he studies other subjects. Thus, from a primary and now even from the kindergarten level, computers have become an indispensable part of educations. 

The government is keen on spreading computer education. Computers have been introduced compulsorily from the middle level classes. In bigger cities, children are introduced to computer even before they are taught alphabet. Computers help to being in hands- on experience in the classroom. Children learn to recognize things and objects, they learn to spot animal, recall colours and relate to sound of of different kinds. Computers in education thus have a promising future. In higher education they can be used even more effectively. We can used computers for showing a trans-sectional view of a human cell; the flood of blood circulation in the body, the movement of planets in the Solar system, the layers of lithosphere, the working 3-D model of an atom etc. For such things, a student had to previously exercise his imagination or rely upon model and diagrams which in fact did not prove much helpful. Computers can be of great help in teaching not only Science, Social science  but languages as well. Teaching can be made more effectively and interesting with the use of computers.

Programmed instructions can be controlled according to the learning capacity and pace of the learner. They can be designed to cater to the needs of individual learners. It may take a few more years, but in the near future computers will definitely overtake every other classroom teaching method. They will be helpful clarifying not only theoretical aspects but will also help to develop skills. Moreover, computerization of every sector, industry and department- it is opening new option and avenues in career formation. With the IT revolution, there has been an explosion of knowledge which has promised infinite possibilities for computer wizards of the nation.