ICT in Education

ICT in Education

1. Registration Methods

   • Radio Tags - as pupils enter classroom, PC detects presence from their tag and adds them to central register
     • Initial cost of buying equipment
   • Admin Software - teacher takes register on their machine and info transferred electronically to central server
     • Wireless coverage for all rooms may not be available
   • Smart Cards - each pupil owns smart card which they swipe through computer every lesson, sent wirelessly to office
     • Friends can swipe each other in
   • Biometrics - each pupil places thumb on fingerprint reader every lesson, data sent electronically to office
     • Cost of maintenance and repair
   • Saves teacher time
     • Auto SMS to parents
       • Improved attendence
         • Know which pupils are in and late
           • Multiple access points
             • Easier spot absence patterns

2. Distance Learning

   • Shared expertise
     • Flexibility of time
       • Work at home
   • Cost of installation
     • No peer interaction
       • Need equipment at home

3. CAL

   • Pupils work at own pace
     • Multi-language support
       • Available at any time
   • Cost of software
     • Lack of personal support
       • No collaborative learning

4. Other Uses

   • Computer Aided Learning
     • More dynamic learning
     • Cost of installation
   • Computer Based Teaching
     • Instant feedback
     • Need to be self motivated
   • Distance Learning
     • Work at own pace
     • No collaborative learning