Computer online tutorials and applications

Computer tutorials are beneficial in ways I did not think of before. Several times some students get done early, so those that are done early could have the option to go and do an online computer tutorial activity. Another benefit with computer tutorials is that students can go on their own pace. Some students are slower or faster than others. Using tutorials students are able to go at their own pace and then the teacher is free to move around, monitor, or help individual students.

On the other hand, I think using computer tutorials could get out of hand. Teachers should remember they are the teacher and should not expect to do computer tutorials all the time. Some students do better if their learning is more hands on using manipulatives and others may do better if an actually person is sitting down with them and to answer questions they may have that the computer could not answer or give time to ask.

If I were to design a tutorial, I would consider making a section where the students could either move on or raise their hand to have the teacher answer any questions. However, overall, I thought the tutorials we did in class we helpful and beneficial. It is important though to remember that great tool to help students.