Will computers replace teachers?

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Will Computer Replaces Teacher?

The development of computer technology produced numerous e-learning programs as the tool to help teaching and learning process. People have figured out how many of the routine lecturing activities can be done more efficiently using computers. For example, lecture by teacher recorded once can be made available to students all over the world on their computer through the Internet. Moreover, there are many ways to deliver the lecture in interactive ways also. Therefore, some people think that computers will replace teachers in classrooms. Personally, I completely disagree with this opinion because of the following reasons.

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               First, as it is well known, the e-learning programs are fixed and limited since it were software designed by programmers. Therefore, they do not provide sufficient knowledge that cover students’ need. The teaching software can only provide students with the same basic knowledge at the same time. However, there are various levels of students. Different students have different intelligence, and their understanding abilities vary from person to person. Computer only provides a single way explanation while there are some students who need a further explanation and various ways of explanation. Therefore, teacher can’t be replaced by computers since it ...

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