AREAS OF APPLICATIONS OF

A COMPUTER
1) EDUCATION - Computer aided learning and teaching is slowly
revolutionizing our education system. The multimedia rich computerized
animations and videos help students to understand the concepts in a very
simple and effective manner. Virtual classrooms are a reality nowadays.
This technology uses video conferencing and online modules of study
material for learning. With the advent of e-learning, students can study
according to their time schedule. Now it has become possible to conduct
online entrance exams at national and international level with the help of
computers. The results of various education boards as well as entrance
exams are available online. Students can find information about various
colleges through the Internet and can apply online for the desired courses.
2)EDUTAINMENT: At home, the computer is being
used for education as well as entertainment. With a
computer, the members of a family can have an easy
access to games, music, movies, e-mails, chatting, and
even do research for their projects and assignments.
People can also watch television on their computers
3)RESEARCH: Computers facilitate research work in a very effective
way by performing complex computations, which sometimes seem
impossible for humans. Some of them are listed below:
→ The computations required for launching a new satellite into space.
→ Earthquake and Tsunami warnings are possible with the aid of
computers.
→ Weather forecasting is done with the help of computers.
→ Impact of nuclear tests can be studied using computers