Kaplan Admission Test Reading
Read the passage below and answer the questions that follow Use of Computers in Education 1Teachers instruct students in different ways, by presenting information to large groups, small groups, or individuals. Books, other print materials, and audiovisual items can be used to provide visual, aural, and tactile experiences. Computers and computer software are also included in the array of materials available 2The first of two main advantages to the increasing use and availability of instructional computer software is the ability to effectively provide for the different earning styles of children and young adults. Some lean best when information is presented visually, but others prefer oral instruction; some need tactile stimulation, of media for while a combination of several methods is most effective for others. With this diversity of learning styles, educators should use several types instruction, such as books and audio/video DVDs, along with computer software. These provide multiple sources of information or instruction that help broaden the learning environment, reinforcing the importance of computers in education. 3The second advantage is the use of computer software can facilitate individualized A well-written, individually paced program provides the appropriate instruction and problems, presenting The second advantage is the use of instruction amounts of new information only when the student is ready. Students learning at a slower pace are not pressured and fast learners are allowed to proceed as soon as they have mastered the current portion of the program. Educators rarely have enough time to give each student this type of individual attention, making computers an important resource in education. 4While computers are valuable to education, they only assist in the instructional process. A computer is one tool, albeit a powerful one, that can be used to help present information or develop skills; however, the teacher or school library media specialist will continue to be indispensable education. These trained professionals have the expertise necessary to design, select, execute, and evaluate a learning experience, as well as the skills to diagnose student learning problems, then match the software to specific leaner needs. They can also evaluate the student's progress, level of knowledge, develop a total package of classroom learning experiences, and foster an atmosphere which encourages thinking and learning. It takes flexibility and judgment to implement individualized instruction plans. No computer can replace the teacher or school library specialist in this respect 5Although not the cure-all that some educators originally believed, the computer, good educational software, can be a powerful tool and an effective supplement to classroom instruction, School library media specialists and teachers need to be aware of the full range of possibilities for computers in education professionals should develop the skills needed to identify educational software programs that enable students to make the best use of computers. Which of the following lists of topics best organizes the information presented in the selection?
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