Topic 6

Topic 6

1. DTE (desktop environment): You can adjust the settings of the operating system. e.g. change colour scheme, change screen settings (brightness) and change icon size.

2. VLE (virtual learning environment): A software system that uses the internet to support teaching and learning. 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.

   • - Learning takes place anytime
     • - Teacher does not need to be present
       • - Multimedia (text, graphics, audio)
         • - Time for answers to arrive
           • - Out of date material
             • - Training needed to set up a VLE

3. IWB (interactive whiteboard): Is a large screen which uses a special pen like a mouse pointer. Helps learning morse interactive.

4. CAL (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.

5. Distance learning: Studying for a qualification

   • - You can learn anytime, anywhere.
     • - Learning can be done at own pace
       • - Wide range of learning courses availabe
   • - No tutor to discuss problems
     • - Students feel isolated

6. Online tutorials: The internet provides many online tutorials eg. bbc bitesize. They may be interactive and animated which allows pupils to see what happens in a different situation.

   • - Readily available
     • - No teacher is required
       • - Questions answered quickly
         • - No teacher to answer questions
           • - Cannot skip bits you already know
             • - May proceed at a steady speed which doesn't suit you.

7. Online assessment: Exams can be taken online. Questions on screen, answer via mouse and keyboard. Marks may immediately available.

   • - Tests can be taken anytime
     • - Reduce wastage of paper
       • - Results can be instant or received very quickly.
         • - Impersonal way of testing
           • - Expensive and difficult to set questions
             • - Difficult to mark subjective answers e.g. essays

8. The internet can help with research, discussion groups can be formed on the internet through forums. Email can provide contact with pupils in other schools.

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