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Using New Media

by Clara Chung-wai Shih and David E. Weekly
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 TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction (Home)
Preface
1) Distribute print media electronically
2) Use CD/DVD
3) Use Internet media
4) Encourage reading on computer monitors
5) Select appropriate materials using proven methods
6) If possible, teach computer use
7) The trend is in technology's favor
8) Conclusions
Glossary
References
About the International Academy of Education

Teach Computer Use

Youth adapt quickly to new technologies and can use them to enhance their learning.

Research findings Studies show technology should be taught as a means for learning more than as a primary end in itself. When resources are available to provide computer access, computers can be an valuable aid in teaching and learning. Educators must understand what the technology and software can and cannot do, and incorporate computers accordingly into the existing curriculum. As an additional benefit, computer proficiency is a valuable skill that is likely to help students become independent learners and knowledge seekers as well as enhance their long-term earning potential. Many universities require or presume computer proficiency of admitted students.

Practical applications
Many schools cannot afford to provide computer access even if the computers themselves are affordable, as maintaining a computer costs more than purchasing one. It can also be very difficult to find skillful computer teachers, since many individuals.

Therefore, education administrators should focus not just on obtaining computers but also on putting good software and materials on those computers. A big problem at many computer-equipped  schools is students' preoccupation with computer games instead of educational applications. We recommend schools use pre-selected educational websites and applications to help focus students' learning. In particular, we recommend the following websites (current as of May 2005):

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