3.1 Definition of Computer Device

Computer is a sophisticated and useful electronic device. Humans use it to manage documents and to surf the internet. As technology invented is getting more advanced by days, computer seems to be beneficial to be used in learning. In the era of globalization, computer is found to be suitable assisting distance learning education, teachers in teaching and learning process as it is able to receive and process data efficiently and effectively. Ishak Othman (2002) defined Computer-Assisted Teaching and Learning as softwares used in education and the practices are developed by programming languages, multimedia authoring and programming which are suitable to be used in teaching as well as learning a subject. There are some people who equate Computer-Assisted Teaching and Learning with courseware. According to Ahmad Rasidi Osman (1999), Computer-Assisted Teaching and Learning is the use of computer complement with a certain type of software to assist teachers in teaching and help students in learning. In a research context, Computer-Assisted Teaching and Learning is defined as the use of computers or other electronic device that will effectively help teachers to deliver the contents of a subject either fully or partially during teaching. For instance, Microsoft Power Point, Microsoft Access, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Publisher, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Paint, AUTO CAD, Photoshop, and Flash.

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