special Fen  +  87627 Thu, 07 Apr 05 03:48 AM topical: Are computer an essential feature of modern education? What subjects can be better taught using computer ? Are there aspects of a good education that cannot be taught using computer? * I don't have any idea. Thank special Fen Joined on Mon, Mar 14 2005 TAIWAN New Member 12 Fen

	Fair Lady  +  89529 Wed, 13 Apr 05 09:36 AM Yes, sure, it is an essential an integral part of modern education process (including all computer appliances ). As far as subjects are concerned... It's better that you ask about some specific subjects you're intrested in. E.g. , you can see here, in this forum, how studying foreign languages can be optimised with the help of the Internet - don't you find it great? .It's the same with all subjects? I suppose - you can always ask an expert, or find some useful materials, or help other people - helping others can also be a part of your education. Besides, computers make writing research papers etc. much easier, handling information of all kinds, including graphics, sounds, movies. If you're still not sure - give it up Fair Lady Joined on Wed, Mar 23 2005 Russia Full Member 104

	spinnaker  +  94660 Fri, 29 Apr 05 09:39 PM Hi I think also that computers have a future in the schools... It gives many good things to use it but you should also see, that, perhaps, with computers in the schools, the social contact goes bad (I hope that I can it write so) Or in different newspaper I have red, that screens are bad for the kids. They go crazy and so on. But I think that with the computers the lerning effect is better as without. spinnaker Joined on Sat, Apr 23 2005 Regular Member 767

	doodles  +  95408 Mon, 02 May 05 11:59 AM Everything in moderation! I work as a Technician in a school in England, and the kids are loving the laptops and PCs. They are used in all subjects now, and most of my time is spent deleting bulk emails from the server and stopping kids playing games online! Computers are without a doubt, extremely useful in the classroom, but unless properly controlled can serve as a major distraction. doodles Joined on Sun, May 1 2005 Junior Member 91

	spinnaker  +  95576 Mon, 02 May 05 09:15 PM Hello Yes this is a problem. It need a security system for the operating system, that the students can't do what is not allowed. When Microsoft makes a operating system, which is exclusive for schools, then will, so I think, many schools buy it... and the computers have got a future in the education. Otherwise, it need many of administrators which control the system and that is perhaps a point for schools, that they do not buy a computer system. spinnaker

	doodles  +  95755 Tue, 03 May 05 10:53 AM At my school in England, we have a tailor-made solution for Microsoft Windows. This ensures kids have restricted access to resources on the network. We can stop them using email and having internet access as well. The company that has helped us do this is called RM and they are an international company who look after schools I.T. services. Here is the web address: www.rm.com doodles

	spinnaker  +  95912 Tue, 03 May 05 09:52 PM Does it working? I ask, do you have already problems with the kids, that they are playing or have you problems with viruses? (is that the plural of virus?) When not, then is this system, in my opinion, good for schools, istn't it? spinnaker Plurals

	doodles  +  96309 Thu, 05 May 05 10:17 AM We have anti-virus software, but the problem is with kids abusing the system. Teachers have some software which enables them to view a child's computer screen remotely, and if they are found to be using the web or emailing without permission, we can ban them for a week, maybe two weeks. Its not a problem, if you have the right software. doodles