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Education is the process of developing knowledge through instructions. Today, the modern technique to get knowledge is by using computers. The students can solve different problems quickly and efficiently by using computers. They can also collect different information on the internet. Computers are used in different colleges and universities to teach students in different ways. Many computer-based educational programs are available for teaching various topics to students.
There are different methods used to educate the students. The most popular methods are as follow:
- Computer-Aided Learning (CAL)
- Computer-Based Training (CBT)
- Online Education
1. Computer-Aided Learning (CAL)
CAL is the process of using information technology to help teaching and enhance the learning process. The use of computer can reduce the time that is spent on preparing teaching material. It can also reduce the administrative load of teaching and research. The use of multimedia projector and slides has improved the quality of teaching.
2. Computer-Based Training (CBT)
CBT are different programs that are supplied on CD-ROM. These programs include text, graphics and sound. Audio and video lectures are recorded on the CDs. CBT is a low cost solution for educating people. You can train a large number of people easily.
3. Online Education
The process of getting education through computer network is called online education. There are many websites that provide a lot of information about various topics. Online lectures are also available on different topics on internet. In Pakistan, Virtual University is providing online education.