ICT Topic 6 - Ict and Learning

ICT Topic 6 - Ict and Learning

1. The Desktop Environment

   • GUI
     • Graphical User Interface
     • A type of interface that allows users to interact with electronic devices through graphical icons and visual indicators
   • DTE
     • Desktop Environment
     • Can be customized
       • Changing icon size
       • Size of windows
       • Speed of mouse
   • Files and folders
     • Saved data is usually referred to as a file
     • Contains..
       • Text
       • Numbers
       • Images
       • Video
     • Can be copied, deleted and renamed
   • Shortcuts
     • Allow a complex series of actions to be carried out via a mouse click or pressing a key
     • Examples
       • F1 = Search box opens/ help online
       • Control + escape = display start up menu
   • Print settings
     • A menu of options offered when something Is printed
     • Options may include...
       • Which printer to use
       • Number of copies
       • Pages to print, all or current
   • Password and Protection
     • If you are leaving your computer logged on, you need a password to lock and secure it

2. Online and Distance learning

   • IWB
   • CAL
   • VLE
   • Internet

3. Distance Learning

   • Studying for a qualification at home

4. Online Tutorials

   • May be interactive to show students outcomes in different situations

5. Online assessments

   • Assessments taken online

6. Software to support disabilities

   • Braille Keyboards
   • Voice recognition software
   • Text to voice software
   • Concept keybaords