Computers In Education Flashcards

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Describe 2 types of Computer Assisted Learning (CAL)/ Computer Based Training (CBT)

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  • Tutorials
    Allows the user to learn by following simple instructions on the computer. Questions may be asked and the session only continues once the correct answer is entered.
  • Games, Quizzes & Tests
    Have an interactive component, a scoring system that allows students to asses their progress. Visual and sound are used to enhance the experience
  • Simulations
    Lasterdisc technology used, can be used for driving lessons, fire officer training etc
  • Revision programs
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Describe 3 features of a Presentation package.

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  • Design Templates
    Pre prepared and have a set colour scheme or graphical image and layout.
  • Animated Transitions
    This is when you give an entry/exit effect when you move from one slide to another, e.g. Fading
  • Data Compression
    Reducing the size of the presentation, storing the presentation in a format that requires less memory space than usual
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Describe 3 features of Word Processing.

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  • Spellchecker
    Compares word with online dictionary, suggests alternative words, adds to users own dictionary
  • Mail Merge
    Inserts field from a separate database into predefined positions in a prepared WP document
  • Headers and footers
    Enables same text at top or bottom of every page automatically
  • Pagination
    Automatic numbering of pages by computer
  • Document index
    Automatic production of sorted index ,needs auto paging to be turned on, entries and sub entries can be created
  • Table of contents
    Automatic production of contents pages, needs key word handling and auto paging to be turned on, entries and sub entries can be created
  • Macros
    Sorted set of commonly used instructions, speeds up repetitive operations
  • Export of data
    Copies graphics or text to a separate file in a format suitable for different packaging
  • Import of data
    Inserts graphics or texts from another package as long as the format is readable
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Describe 3 features of Desktop Publishing.

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  • Leading
    Alter the spaces in between lines
  • Kerning
    Alter the spaces in between letters
  • Master Page
    Anything on master page appears on all pages
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Describe 3 features of Spreadsheets.

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  • Macros
    Sorted set of commonly used instructions, can be re used, speeds up repetitive operation
  • Sorting
    Sorting a column into order e.g. Alphanumeric, numeric, descending, ascending
  • Multi Level Sorting
    Sorting on several columns
  • Functions
    Library of subroutines e.g. Average/ Sum
  • Absolute addressing
    Address a particular value in a particular cell
  • Relative addressing
    Address of a cell location and when replicate down you replicated the relative address not the actual original data
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Describe 3 general features of a good package.

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  • Data from other packages should be importable
  • Upgrades
    New versions should be able to load work done on older versions
  • Speed
    Slow running software can be very frustrating
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Name 3 types of Registration that can be used in a School.

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  • OMR forms
  • Smart cards
  • Retina Scanners (Biometrical)
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Name 4 Advantages of using ICT for Teaching and Learning.

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  • interactivity holds pupils attention
  • quicker feedback in online tests
  • offers a variety of different ways to learn
  • allows user to learn at their own pace
  • allows users to go over work they have previously done
  • computer based training can reduce risk for trainee’s in dangerous circumstances
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Name 4 advantages of using ICT for administration.

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  • Improved speed of access to data, faster searches and faster sorts.
  • A variety of output formats available
  • faster and simpler to transfer data e.g. Exam entries
  • Saves time when reproducing standard letters e.g. Letters about parents evenings, such documents will only have minor changes each year
  • Increased security
  • Saves on storage/ office space
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Name 4 disadvantages of using ICT in education.

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  • ICT is expensive to purchase and maintain
  • Richer schools will have greater resources so there is an unfair distribution of learning opportunities
  • Cuts down on social interaction skills
  • Cuts down on concentration spans due to distracting uses for ICT
  • Distance Learning doesn’t provide personal support by teachers
  • If there is a power cut all data will be lost
  • Hacking/viruses
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