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6) Television can save the time of teachers and students. For
example, by recording broadcasts, the lessons presented can be

replayed if needed without having to repeat the process.
7) Television is an attractive, modern tool, and it is always ready to
be accepted by children because they know it as part of their life

outside school.
8) Television can increase the knowledge and ability of teachers in

terms of teaching.
Weaknesses of television media:
1) The nature of communication is only one way.

2) If you use it in class, the broadcast schedule and class schedule
at school are often difficult to adjust.

3) Programs beyond the control of the teacher.
4) In television, when the broadcast continues, there is no
opportunity to understand the messages according to students'

individual abilities.
5) The teacher does not have the opportunity to revise the film
before it is broadcast.

b. Computer Based Learning Media
Computers are one form of learning media. The existence of a
computer can be a learning aid as well as a learning resource that can

help teachers and students distribute and receive learning materials to be
more optimal. By enabling the existing devices in the computer network,

learning will be more effective and efficient. Because computers can
display messages visually, audio, and even audio-visually.
Computers can also be used as a source of learning information.

Learning by using a computer is known as using the concept of
computer-assisted learning (computer-assisted instruction); in this CAI

concept, the computer functions as a presenter of learning material,
storing subject matter and providing learning evaluation analysis.
Education is one of the essential things in the development of human