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ICT topic 6 revision
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- 1What is a GUI (graphical user interface)?A desktop is an example of a GUI. Microsoft windows is an example of GUI.
- 2Desktop Environments ( DTE)A DTE can be customised by changing icon sizes, adjust sizes of windows, mouse settings, speed of mouse. Using your settings window, you can change the appearance of the desktop e.g. windows, positions of objects, graphics and screen resolutions etc.
- 3What are shortcuts?They are carried out by doing a mouse click or pressing a key(s). They allow a complex series of a actions to be carries out however they may be different on different systems e.g. Microsoft word, Internet.
- 4Password and Protection-Making sure your work that is on your computer is secure.
-So that no one can access your files containing your work without your permission. - 5What is a VLE?-A VIRTUAL LEARNING ENVIRONMENT uses the internet to support teaching and learning.
-Allows teachers to set up learning material.
-Feedback can be given to teach particular topics so that pupils can work at their own pace. - 6What is Distance Learning?Means studying for a qualification from home.
-Using online learning.
-Taking the exams online. - 7Advantages of Distance Learning:-You can learn anywhere/anytime.
-Learning can be done at own pace.
-There are often chat rooms where you can discuss ideas/problems.
-Wide range of learning courses available. - 8Disadvantages of Distance Learning:-No tutor to discuss problems with.
-Students can feel isolated.
-There may be a lack of motivation if students can choose the frequency and times when learning takes place. - 9Disadvantages of Online Tutorials:-No teacher to ask questions.
-Cannot skip part you already know.
-May proceed at a steady pace which doesn't suit you. - 10Advantages to Online Tutorials:-Readily available.
-No teacher is required.
-Questions answered quickly.
-On screen demonstrations. - 11Advantages of Online Assessment:-Tests can be taken at any time.
-Reduce wastage of paper.
-Results can be instant of very quick.
-Records of marks and then statistics based on assessment can be created. - 12Disadvantages of Online Assessment:-Impersonal way of testing.
-Expensive and difficult to set questions.
-Difficult to mark subjective answers e.g. essays.
-Time for organisation and computer space for large group. - 13Advantages of VLE:-Learning takes place anytime.
-Teacher does not need to be present.
-Multimedia - 14Disadvantages of VLE:-Time for answers to arrive.
-Out of date material.
-Failure of equipment.
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- Flashcards on ICT topic 6 revision, created by MeganMondesir on 03/12/2014.
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- MeganMondesir · Dec 2014
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