Associated
with the development of computer network technology that exist today,
students can learn to use the internet as a source of learning, of
course with the guidance of a teacher or parent assistance. But
ironically, many teachers are not familiar with the progress of ICT
when students are exploring the many who are accustomed to the virtual
world. Related to the issue, it should be a teacher nowadays is starting to use ICT as a resource, tool, and learning media. With this kind of learning the knowledge of teachers and students are expected to be developed. Besides
teachers and students will also be used to operate the computer, so
there is no longer the term clueless teacher (Stuttering Technology) and
clueless students. Relation to the development of ICT as a learning resource, in this paper will discuss the benefits of ICT in learning.
Computer network technology / Internet provide benefits for the wearer to communicate directly with other users. This is made possible by the creation of a device called a modem. Computer
network / Internet provide the possibility for participants to make
written communication and exchanging ideas about learning activities
they do.
Computer networks can be designed so that teachers can communicate with the students can learn to interact with other students. The interaction of learning by using a computer network can be done not only individually, but also to support the study group. Utilization of computer networks in distance education system also known as Computer Conferencing System (CCF). This system is usually done through electronic mail or e-mail. Some
advantages of the use of computer networks in distance education
system, namely: to enrich the tutorial models, can solve the learning
problems faced by students in a shorter time and can overcome the
barriers of space and time in obtaining the information. CCF
provides the possibility for students and lecturers to direct the
learning interaction between individuals, individuals with groups, and
groups with group.