Topic 6 (b) Uses of ICT in education

Question 1

Computer Assisted Learning (CAL)

Answer 1

Using a computer interactively for the learning process

Question 2

Computer Based Training (CBT)

Answer 2

Using a computer interactively for training, usually on a person’s occupation

Question 3

Advantages of CAL/CBT (5)

Answer 3

Pupils work at their own pace
Allows customisation which can help to teach children with disabilities
Automatic feedback
Different formats
Available at any time

Question 4

Disadvantages of CAL/CBT (4)

Answer 4

Cost of software
No peer to peer interaction
Hard for teachers to determine progress
Can present an opportunity for students to have a break

Question 5

Advantages of Distance Learning (3)

Answer 5

Access to more courses
No need to travel to school
Pupils that are ill can keep up to date.

Question 6

Disadvantages of Distance Learning (4)

Answer 6

No peer to peer interaction
Cost implications
Hard to work in isolation
Need motivation

Question 7

Methods of using ICT in administration(4)

Answer 7

OMR (shade boxes)
Smart cards
Bio metric methods
Computer database

Question 8

Advantages of using ICT for administration (5)

Answer 8

Saves teaching time
Multiple access points to data
Improves tracking of attendance
Automatic SMS messages to parents
Know where pupils are at all time

Question 9

Disadvantages of using ICT for administration (4)

Answer 9

OMR - Registers can easily be altered by students
Smart cards - friends can scan in people that are no in
Bio metric methods - expensive
Computer database - If there is a fire you don’t know who is in the building