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IT - Topic 6
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- 1GUI ( graphical user interface)A desktop is an example of GUI. Microsoft windows is an example of GUI
- 2Desktop environment (DTE)A DTE can be customized by changing icon sizes, adjust size of windows, mouse settings, speed of mouse. Using your settings window, you can change the appearance of the desktop e.g. windows, positioning of objects, graphics and screen resolutions etc
- 3Files and folderssaved data is usually referred to as a file. A file may contain text, numbers, an image, a video or sound. It is possible to move a file from one file to another, or even a representation of it around on the desktop. Files and folders can be deleted, renamed or copied
- 4ShortcutsShortcuts allow a complex series of actions to be carried out by doing a mouse click or pressing a key and/ or selection ok keys. Many shortcuts are available, but they are different on the system you are using e.g. Microsoft word, internet. Examples of shortcuts( depending on operating system):
- 5Print settingsA menu of options often offered when something is printed. Options may include:
- pages to print, all pages or current page
-number of copies
- which printer to use - 6Password and protectionIf you are leaving your computer logged on for any reason, it is importantant to make sure your work is secure and that no one other than you can access your work area. You will need a password to lock it again
- 7IWB( interactive white board )Is a large screen which uses a special pen like a mouse pointer. Helps make learning more interactive
- 8CAL ( computer assisted learning )A way to learn a skill using a computer or interactive software on a DVD/ CD by use of internet. Using CAL can be more enjoyable
- 9VLE ( virtual learning environment )a software system that uses the internet to support learning and teaching. It provides a set of tools that allows teachers to set up learning material. Feedback can be given to teach particular topics and pupils can work at their own pace.
- 10InternetThe internet can help with research, discussion groups on the internet can be formed through forums. Email can provide contact with other students with pupils in other schools
- 11Application software- DTP software can help pupil present work e.g. leaflets and brochures
- spreadsheets can be used to form charts and organise numerical data
-Databases can be used to store, search and sort data and produce reports - 12Distance learningmeans studying from a qualification at home, using online learning, web pages and then taking the exam online
- 13Advantages of distance learning- you can learn anytime, anywhere
-learning can be done at own pace
-There are often online chatrooms and discussion forums where you can discuss ideas/ problems
-wide range of learning courses available - 14Disadvantages of distances learning- No tutor to discuss problems
- Students feel isolated
- There may be lack of motivation if students can choose the frequencies and times of where learning takes place - 15Online tutorialsThe internet provides many online tutorials e.g. BBC bitesize. they may be interactive and animated which allows pupils to see what happens in a different situation
- 16Advantages of online tutorialsReadily available
- 17Disadvantages of online tutorialsNo teacher to ask questions
- cannot skip bits you already know
-may proceed at a steady pace which doesn't suit you - 18Online assessmentsAssociated with online and distance learning. Exams can be taken online. Questions on screen. Answer via mouse or keyboard. Marks may immediately be available
- 19Advantages of online assessments- tests can be taken anytime
-reduce wastage of paper
- Results can be received instantly
-Records of marks and then statistics based on assessment can be created - 20Disadvantages of online assessments-impersonal way of testing
- Expensive and difficult to set questions
- Difficult to mark subjective answers e.g. essays
- Time for organisations and computer space for large group - 21VLE ( virtual learning environment )a software system that uses the internet to support teaching and learning. It provides a set of tools that allow teachers to set up learning material. Feedback can be given to particular topics and pupils can work at their own pace
- 22Advantages of VLE- Learning takes place anytime
- teacher does not need to be present
- multimedia- text, graphics, audio other visual stimuli - 23Disadvantages of VLE- Time for answers to arrive
-out of date material
-training needed to set up VLE
- failure of equipment- pupil wont have lesson - 24What software has been developed so ICT can help with pupils learning- learning difficulties to improve with reading an writing
- Basic mathematics skills
-- accessing a computer if a pupil has a visual impairment
-typing by using predictive text - 25Desktop environmentscan be customized as shown in vodcast for those with visual impairments
- 26Braille keyboardsare input devices for those that cannot see the keyboard, though most people can be trained to become touch typists. A braille keyboard has raised dots for the character on the key
- 27Voice recognition softwarepeople who have difficulty typing can use a microphone as an input device to issue commands to the computer or to use an application available
- specialist software= converts users voice to words
-predictive software= offers choices or words or phrases that can be selected to increase speed of input - 28Text to text software- devices works by users touching them
-position where device is touched us sensed and used as data
- menu displayed
-users select option by touching screen - 29concept keyboardstouch sensitive boards that have special overlays that help a handicapped person to input data. Can also be used by young people with learning difficulties
other uses of touch screens:
-museums, exhibits, etc
- banks, customer services offered
- doctors surgery, patient to register attendance
-restaurants or bars, staff use touch screen to select items, meals, etc
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