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Topic 6
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- 1GUIA desktop is an example. Microsoft Windows is an example. GUI is graphical user interface
- 2Desktop EnvironmentA DTE can be customised - icon sizes changed, mouse settings, speed of mouse. Change the appearance e.g brightness positioning
- 3Files And FoldersSaved data is usually referred to as a file, it can contain text, numbers, or media. You can move a file from one folder to another. They can be deleted, copied and renamed
- 4ShortcutsAllow a complex series of actions to happen. All depend on the system you are using
- 5Print SettingsOffered options when something is printed e.g number of copies
- 6Password And ProtectionMake sure your work is secure and that you have a password to lock it
- 7IWBInteractive Whiteboard. Uses a special pen like a mouse pointer. Makes learning interactive
- 8CALComputer assisted learning. A way to learn a skill using a computer. Can be more enjoyable
- 9VLEVirtual learning environment. A software system that uses the internet to help with learning
- 10InternetCan help with research. Discussion groups can be made
- 11Application SoftwareDTP helps display a students work. Spreadsheets organise. Databases store, search, sort data and produce
- 12Distance LearningStudying for a qualification from home
- 13Distance Learning Advantages24/7, own pace, online chat rooms, loads of courses available
- 14Distance Learning DisadvantagesNo tutor, isolation, lack of motivation
- 15Online TutorialsThe internet provides this, can be interactive and animated
- 16Online Tutorial AdvantagesReadily available, no teacher needed, questions quickly answered, on screen demonstrations
- 17Online Tutorials DisadvantagesNo teacher to ask questions, cannot skip bits you already know, may proceed at a steady speed that doesn't suit you
- 18Online AssessmentAssociated with online and distance learning, exams can be taken, questions on screen, marks immediately available
- 19Online Assessment AdvantagesTests are anytime, reduce wastage, results can be instant or very quick, records of marks
- 20Online Assessment DisadvantagesImpersonal way, expensive, difficult to mark subjective answers, time for organisation
- 21VLE AdvantagesLearning takes place anytime, teacher needs to be present, multimedia
- 22VLE DisadvantagesTime for answers to arrive, out of date, training needed, failure
- 23Braille KeyboardsInput devices for those who cant see the keyboard, raised dots
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