to excel within their own capabilities. Of all the advantages that computers will bring to education the feature of most importance is their capability to act as individual tutors although the possibilities of this occurring in wide spread education is still under investigation.
Within the classroom computers can be used to extend learning resources, the Internet can also provide students with access to a wide variety of information with great ease. Computers are also equipped with many user-friendly features such as human quality voice simulation, interactive programmes and open-ended software packages. When used in appropriate ways computers not only support and enhance creativity, but they can improve individual self-esteem and co-operative learning, they also help to develop a fun and positive attitude towards all learning.
Computers play an increasing role in our everyday lives, so people would need to be educated in their use and in their principles of operation in preparation for future encounters within the workplace and elsewhere. Teachers agree in general that computers should be introduced into the classroom and students should be encouraged to learn about Information Technology thus giving them an awareness of what computers are capable of doing (Underwood, 1990).
A distinct advantage of computer network systems in the classroom is that students can share the information and their newfound knowledge with other people, thus learning from each other. They can acquire information from lesson plans and interesting projects through bulletin boards, news groups and the Internet. When given the opportunity to use a computer in the classroom, students can initiate the level at which they wish to approach the particular subject that they are currently under instruction. This way they will get involved in various areas that they are interested in and be able to explore them on their own. It has been reported that lea...