ICT In Education

Question 1

Definition of CAL- Computer Assisted learning

Answer 1

Using a computer interactively for the learning process

Question 2

Definition of CBT- Computer based training

Answer 2

Using a computer interactivity for training. Usually on a persons occupation.

Question 5

Features of CAL/CBT

Answer 5

• interactive-answer questions and scenarios
• Used for revision- test students
• Encouragement- try again if you get it wrong
• Games to make learning fun
• Can be used for learning at a distance- no set times etc.

Question 6

Definition of distance learning

Answer 6

Learning which takes place away from the classroom

Question 7

Advantages of distance learning

Answer 7

• Classes can run with a small amount of pupils
• Students don’t have to travel/ they can stay at home
• Students can study subject which may not be available at their school
• Pupils who are I’ll can keep up

Question 8

Disadvantages of distance learning

Answer 8

• Need self motivation
• You need to have the equipment at home
• Isolation- no classmates to help
• Broadband problems

Question 9

Distance learning include…

Answer 9

• Email
• Chatrooms
• Multimedia activities
• videoconferencing (conferences, virtual trips, collaborative working)

Question 10

Advantages of CAL/CBT

Answer 10

• pupils can work at their own pace
• can gauge at their progress/personal feedback
• available at anytime
• motivation from wide range of materials- colours/animations/sound/video

Question 11

Disadvantages of CAL/CBT

Answer 11

• There’s no collaborative learning
• Cost of specialist hardware
• No peer interaction