Special Educational Needs and Teaching Practice in Computer Science

The use of personal computers, multimedia technology and the global information network known as the internet is influencing the education system, bringing about significant changes to the content and methods of teaching. Modern teachers are faced with the challenge of finding new teaching tools. Computers make it possible to radically transform the monitoring of learners' activities, whilst also ensuring flexibility in the management of the learning process. The teacher's role remains no less important in this context. They select computer programmes for lessons, teaching materials and individual assignments, assist learners during their work, and assess their knowledge and progress. The use of information technology enables an informed choice to be made regarding the best teaching approach. The application of the computer as a working tool is highly varied and diverse. It can search an electronic library and find the necessary information in a matter of seconds.