Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.- Nelson mandela
Interactive software-
ICT is beneficial to Education in a number of ways, in schools, colleges and nursery's all across the world computers and ICT technology are being integrated into school day to day life. From the morning Computers can be used to keep a track of attendance and absences in the registration periods Not only does this save time the chances of misplacing such folders are greatly reduced meaning in an emergency it can be located quickly.
Many schools also use ICT interactive hardwareware such as "smart boards" these can be used in the class to show power points and work tasks. This saves time and energy for the teacher and makes a more enjoyable learning experience for the pupil. There is a wide range of different presentations of topics on the internet meaning less time has to be spent designing them yourself. Also by using a visual display teachers can not only tell but also show what they are talking about using the touch system pupils can be kept interested by playing certain relevant interactive games that can be used to educate in a more fun way!
Internet-
Websites
The Internet just like a library is a huge valuable source of information, from it people can search through millions of filles to find the data they need. There are many websites about each topic you could possibly want to learn about and you can find information presented in a variety of different ways to get the one that most suits you! By searching for the required information you can find hundreds of webpages that can help you learn, by reading through pages on the internet you can absorb a large amount of information quickly. Unlike a library however using the internet you can refine and broaden your search to get what you need!
Online Courses
Online courses are widely used by many students and adults alike to expand their knowledge of a certain topic. The benefit of online courses is that you don't have to travel to a university to get taught. You can learn everything from the comfort of your own home. Not only does this save time it means you can also have a flexible timetable. In addition if you are planning to learn a more exotic topic the chances are the university you want to go to does not teach that particular course or the nearest university that does have it is too far away. By taking an online course distance does not matter! However although online courses come with a lot of positives there is no substitute to an actual teacher being able to guide you if you are confused. In an online course if you get stuck its difficult for someone to explain it to you although FAQ pages and forums to discuss issues are usually set up, however in an extensive topic you are likely to get stuck and may fail the course due to this! In addition another negative for online courses is deadlines, most courses have dedlines that you must complete a task by otherwise you will fail. In a normal university if you have a problem and were unable to complete the work in time such as a medical emergency. The tutor could issue an extension however in an online course, failure to meet the deadlines for whatever reason will most likely result in failing the course!
TeleVision-
TV has a range of different programms amongst them is educational ones which is a way to learn in a more enjoyable environment there is a huge range of educational programms on TV such as nature programmes or science and history there are also many more covering most topics. This way you don't have to go out of your way to search through huge amounts of information, you can sit down, relax and enjoy as you assimilate all the important information! However a negative of TV is that it is very rare to get exactly the information on the topic you need and it might be months before anything relevant comes up!
Interactive software-
ICT is beneficial to Education in a number of ways, in schools, colleges and nursery's all across the world computers and ICT technology are being integrated into school day to day life. From the morning Computers can be used to keep a track of attendance and absences in the registration periods Not only does this save time the chances of misplacing such folders are greatly reduced meaning in an emergency it can be located quickly.
Many schools also use ICT interactive hardwareware such as "smart boards" these can be used in the class to show power points and work tasks. This saves time and energy for the teacher and makes a more enjoyable learning experience for the pupil. There is a wide range of different presentations of topics on the internet meaning less time has to be spent designing them yourself. Also by using a visual display teachers can not only tell but also show what they are talking about using the touch system pupils can be kept interested by playing certain relevant interactive games that can be used to educate in a more fun way!
Internet-
Websites
The Internet just like a library is a huge valuable source of information, from it people can search through millions of filles to find the data they need. There are many websites about each topic you could possibly want to learn about and you can find information presented in a variety of different ways to get the one that most suits you! By searching for the required information you can find hundreds of webpages that can help you learn, by reading through pages on the internet you can absorb a large amount of information quickly. Unlike a library however using the internet you can refine and broaden your search to get what you need!
Online Courses
Online courses are widely used by many students and adults alike to expand their knowledge of a certain topic. The benefit of online courses is that you don't have to travel to a university to get taught. You can learn everything from the comfort of your own home. Not only does this save time it means you can also have a flexible timetable. In addition if you are planning to learn a more exotic topic the chances are the university you want to go to does not teach that particular course or the nearest university that does have it is too far away. By taking an online course distance does not matter! However although online courses come with a lot of positives there is no substitute to an actual teacher being able to guide you if you are confused. In an online course if you get stuck its difficult for someone to explain it to you although FAQ pages and forums to discuss issues are usually set up, however in an extensive topic you are likely to get stuck and may fail the course due to this! In addition another negative for online courses is deadlines, most courses have dedlines that you must complete a task by otherwise you will fail. In a normal university if you have a problem and were unable to complete the work in time such as a medical emergency. The tutor could issue an extension however in an online course, failure to meet the deadlines for whatever reason will most likely result in failing the course!
TeleVision-
TV has a range of different programms amongst them is educational ones which is a way to learn in a more enjoyable environment there is a huge range of educational programms on TV such as nature programmes or science and history there are also many more covering most topics. This way you don't have to go out of your way to search through huge amounts of information, you can sit down, relax and enjoy as you assimilate all the important information! However a negative of TV is that it is very rare to get exactly the information on the topic you need and it might be months before anything relevant comes up!
PositivesICT can be used in a number of ways to improve education such as in online courses and interactive software in a classroom!
ICT teaching is cheaper and easy to use and reduces the need to travel to a university! Educational programmes on TV can be used to encourage children to learn and also improve our understanding of the world! |
NegativesICT can not be as precise as an actual teacher and if you have a problem it may be more difficult to fix it!
By tacking courses via the internet you don't socialise and develop important life skills such as communication and working with others! |