Topic 6b: ICT in Education

Question 1

What does VLE stand for?

Answer 1

Virtual
Learning
Environment

Question 2

What is a VLE?

Answer 2

A VLE allows teachers and students to interact online.

The VLE is complementary to traditional classroom teaching.

Question 3

List three features of a VLE?

Answer 3

Access to course material
Authoring tools for teachers
Tools for tracking each student’s progress
Assessments & quizzes
Interaction via email, IM (chat) or forums

Question 4

Access to course material is a feature of what?

Answer 4

Virtual Learning Environment.

Question 5

Authorising tools for teachers is a feature of what?

Answer 5

Virtual Learning Environment.

Question 6

Tools for tracking each student’s progress is a feature of what?

Answer 6

Virtual Learning Environment.

Question 7

Assessments & quizzes is a feature of what?

Answer 7

Virtual Learning Environment.

Question 8

Interaction via email, IM (chat) or forums is a feature of what?

Answer 8

Virtual Learning Environment.

Question 9

Name two examples of a Virtual Learning Environment?

Answer 9

iLearn (Moodle) and Google Classroom.

Question 10

iLearn (Moodle) and Google Classroom are examples of what?

Answer 10

A VLE (Virtual Learning Environment).

Question 11

What does CBT stand for?

Answer 11

Computer
Based
Training

Question 12

Define CBT.

Answer 12

CBT means using a computer to train employees in skills they need for the workplace.

Question 13

What is CAL?

Answer 13

Computer
Aided
Learning

Question 14

Define CAL.

Answer 14

CAL means using a computer for interactive learning.

Question 15

Name three common features of a CAL software package.

Answer 15

Tests, games, tutorials, drills, simulations, chat rooms, videos, multi-media, interactive materials, revision materials.

Question 16

Tests are a common feature of what software package?

Answer 16

Computer Aided Learning.

Question 17

Games are a common feature of what software package?

Answer 17

Computer Aided Learning.

Question 18

Tutorials are a common feature of what software package?

Answer 18

Computer Aided Learning.

Question 19

Drills are a common feature of what software package?

Answer 19

Computer Aided Learning.

Question 20

Simulations are a common feature of what software package?

Answer 20

Computer Aided Learning.

Question 21

Chat rooms are a common feature of what software package?

Answer 21

Computer Aided Learning.

Question 22

Videos are a common feature of what software package?

Answer 22

Computer Aided Learning.

Question 23

Multi-media are a common feature of what software package?

Answer 23

Computer Aided Learning.

Question 24

Interactive materials are a common feature of what software package?

Answer 24

Computer Aided Learning.

Question 25

Revision materials are a common feature of what software package?

Answer 25

Computer Aided Learning.

Question 26

Name three disadvantages of CAL.

Answer 26

Lack of face-to-face collaboration 
Lack of peer support 
Lack of social interaction 
Students need encouragement to keep studying 
Learners might have to pay for courses 
Students need self-discipline

Question 27

Lack of face-to-face collaboration is a disadvantage of what software package?

Answer 27

Computer Aided Learning.

Question 28

Lack of peer support is a disadvantage of what software package?

Answer 28

Computer Aided Learning.

Question 29

Lack of social interaction is a disadvantage of what software package?

Answer 29

Computer Aided Learning.

Question 30

Students needing encouragement to keep studying is a disadvantage of what software package?

Answer 30

Computer Aided Learning.

Question 31

Learners possibly needing to pay for courses is a disadvantage of what software package?

Answer 31

Computer Aided Learning.

Question 32

Students needing self discipline is a disadvantage of what software package?

Answer 32

Computer Aided Learning.

Question 33

What is ‘gamification’?

Answer 33

Gamification means using computer games to make learning more fun and engaging for students. Kahoot! is an example.

Question 34

Give an example of gamification.

Answer 34

Kahoot.

Question 35

Kahoot is an example of what?

Answer 35

Gamification.