How have computers (IT technology) changed class?

1) Information is easily accessible; so ideas can be exchanged and expanded upon during class time instead of having to spend hours doing research.

2) Easier access not only to information but to the teaching materials themselves. Teaching is becoming more and more flexible, which in turn helps students a lot.

3) With the help of computers we are now able to submit tasks to the teacher via the Internet. There are a lot of useful resources on the Internet which can be used for studying. Students do not have to bring lots of heavy books with them anｄ can just use their tablettes.

4) It makes learning much more easier than before. For example if you have a skript to read which is about 200 pages you can just download the PDF data and read it on your mobile phone or tablet.

5) IT has become an integral part of life now. sharing of information and getting introduced to cultures across the globe.
IT in class has broken the divide between the teacher and student and brought them closer to be on the same page."

6) We can have an easier access to the information we are interested in. It helps to the individualized learning.

7) Computers allow faster and easier sharing of knowledge in general. Learning where to find an information is almost as important as remembering what the information is. It is also a medium to communicate more efficiently in a group.

8) It's cheaper and more convenient than buying many text books.

9) We can attend the class from other aria by connecting the Internet. We can hand in our homework by using e-mail.  → distant learning, Open University

10) Students are more stimulated and engaged in learning with computers due to the lighting of the computers. Teachers are better able to monitor their students learning. Students also become more apt and confident to engage in information based industries. Also, it limits waste production from paper.

11) Computers have made it possible for a teacher to connect to the students directly. Also IT technology help us to get the information quickly and we can check the information given to us instead of just believing in the authority of a teacher.

12) They enable teachers to know all stuents' idea in class time. By this, they know how students understand contents in their class.  →  Audience Response System　クリッカー導入

13) These days, we can take online classes from even foreign countries. This technology enables us to share the academic knowledge and good ideas. → MOOC: Coursera, edX, FutureLearn etc.  JMOOC: gacco OUJ MOOC


14) Computers have allowed us to easily access massive amounts of information as well as store information easily. Furthermore, computers have made communication over long distance very accessible.