07+Education

 **__ ICT & Education (Thanks to Mundeep) __** __ Computer Assisted Learning __ __ Computer Based Training __ __ Advantages of Using ICT for Teaching & Learning __ > __ Disadvantages of Using ICT for Teaching & Learning __ > Software Used In Schools __ >  Presentation Software:   Web Browsing Software:   Web Authoring Software:  <span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"> Spreadsheet Software: <span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"> <span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"> Desktop Publishing & Word Processing Software: <span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"> <span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"> Database Software: <span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"> <span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"> SMART Boards: <span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"> __<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"> School & College Administration __<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"> <span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"> Advantages of Using ICT in Admin: <span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"> <span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"> Disadvantages of Using ICT in Admin: <span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"> __<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"> School Attendance __<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"> <span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"> Advantages of Using ICT in School Attendance: <span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"> <span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"> Disadvantages of Using ICT in School Attendance: <span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;">
 * <span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"> Computers equipped with multi media software can be used in Education.
 * <span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"> Software come with Tutorial sections which can only allow the user to progress if they are correct answers and the correct knowledge would be learnt.
 * <span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"> Integrated Learning Systems: Fit to the ability of the user, ideal for tutoring special needs students uses games and quizzes which use visual and audio aids to enhance the program. After a set number of tries clues will be given to the user.
 * <span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"> Interactive Revision Programs: Like BBC Bitesize, this site allows users to access revision materials online as well as having online tutors ready to e-mail or IM users to offer help.
 * <span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"> Distance Learning: Ideal for users away from the teacher or living in remote areas or severely disabled. Video conferencing used for e-lecturing and any work can be transferred electronically. Teacher may visit every 4-6 weeks to monitor computer based training.
 * <span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"> Online Courses: University courses could be on intranet networks. They have knowledge and task sections. The software monitors how much of the course has been completed. The Open University is an example of Distance Learning with most of its courses online.
 * <span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"> e-Learning Sites: Subscribers can do courses approved by Exam Boards. Schools are given e-learning credits so they can buy online courses.
 * <span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"> Chat Rooms: Users can converse with tutors; they need to be monitored outside school surroundings.
 * <span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"> Online exams can be quickly marked electronically.
 * <span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"> Interactivity may increase attention span.
 * <span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"> Users learn at their own pace and times suitable for them.
 * <span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"> Take knowledge from a variety of sources.
 * <span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"> Simulation training is safer for some employers.
 * <span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"> ICT can make the work more interesting using features of word processors.
 * <span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"> Networking of students could encourage social interactivity.
 * <span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"> Greater interactivity holds a students attention.
 * <span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"> Offers a variety of different ways to learn and a variety of information sources.
 * <span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"> Allows user to 'go over' earlier work again in case they did not understand i.e. repeat sections they found difficult earlier.
 * <span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"> Computer based training significantly reduces costs for the employers and can be safer if, for example it is a dangerous experiment or process
 * <span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"> Students can use ICT in order to present their work more neatly
 * <span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"> ICT can support many different formats of teaching in which students can be drawn into different subjects
 * <span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"> Sensors, measuring and calculating devices can help students understand mathematical concepts e.g. Science
 * <span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"> Using computers often encourages students to work together collaboratively and so develop some social skills
 * <span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"> The Internet is an useful resource of information for students at all levels
 * <span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"> General computer problems e.g. system crashes, slow systems etc.
 * <span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"> Cyber Bullying.
 * <span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"> Lead to reduction in spelling skills.
 * <span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"> Maintenance to ICT systems is expensive.
 * <span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"> Richer schools will have advantage in ICT system learning.
 * <span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"> Cuts down social skills among younger users.
 * <span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"> Distance learning is not ideal doesn’t provide much support from tutors.
 * <span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"> Over reliance in ICT system power cuts will affect learning.
 * <span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"> Unsuitable websites might be accessed in classrooms.
 * <span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"> ICT is expensive and requires a great deal of capital investment which is constantly updated and has to be maintained. Maintenance contracts can run into thousands of pounds which take money away from traditional teaching materials such as books.
 * <span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"> Some educationalists argue that younger students do not have as great an opportunity for group learning and this cuts down on social interaction skills.
 * <span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"> Some educationalists say the change in patterns of learning cuts down concentration spans.
 * <span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"> Text messaging has been blamed for a reduction in spelling skills because of the use of abbreviations.
 * <span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"> Distance learning does not provide the personal support needed by most students as and when they need it. The availability of support, advice and guidance is particularly crucial when a student lacks confidence or cannot interpret the written instruction.
 * <span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"> Hardware can be unreliable and breakdowns can lead to frustration.
 * <span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"> Use of the Internet in classrooms raises security and E-safety issues such as accessing unsuitable websites.   __<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;">
 * <span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"> Templates or Master Slides.
 * <span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"> Animations and Transitions used to retain audience’s interest.
 * <span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"> Editing made easy.
 * <span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"> Addresses are known as Unique Resource Locator.
 * <span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"> Internet Protocol address can look cleaner than URLs.
 * <span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"> Search Engines can search key words.
 * <span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"> Links or Ctrl+ F function can allow users to navigate around the site.
 * <span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"> Microsoft Internet Explorer, Opera, Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome & Safari
 * <span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"> Software with help built in allows unintelligent users to create webpages with ease.
 * <span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"> Not writing code they drag and drop items in place, there are help wizards.
 * <span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"> The users can import media from various sources.
 * <span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"> What if modelling.
 * <span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"> Formatting cells and graphs made easy.
 * <span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"> Editing made easy to graphs that have already been created.
 * <span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"> Editing, formatting easy help provided.
 * <span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"> Mail merge documents can be generated.
 * <span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"> Templates available and importing media is easy.
 * <span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"> Stored in tabular structures.
 * <span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"> Queries issued to get trends.
 * <span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"> Data can be output in graphs.
 * <span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"> Displays computerised teacher’s notes.
 * <span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"> Encourages plagiarism and laziness among teachers.
 * <span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"> Databases store student details.
 * <span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"> Spreadsheets used for budgets, timetables.
 * <span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"> Word Processing used for communications.
 * <span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"> Intranets allow for teachers to switch student details with each other.
 * <span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"> Faster to transfer data.
 * <span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"> Mail merge saves time repeating letters.
 * <span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"> Made secure with encryption.
 * <span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"> Saves on office storage space.
 * <span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"> Faster to edit any data.
 * <span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"> Staff needs to be trained.
 * <span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"> Regular back-ups needed to ensure data security.
 * <span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"> Staff may forget to lock or log off their systems.
 * <span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"> Optical Mark Reader: The pencil shades in the corresponding box and amount of light shined back through that box is limited and computer recognises the box.
 * <span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"> Radio Signals: Notebook lap-tops with connection to central office e-register taken then results transmitted to main administrations.
 * <span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"> Biometric Devices: Iris recognition and fingerprints of the students.
 * <span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"> Know who is present; know their location and hard copies given.
 * <span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"> Wireless connection may be unreliable.
 * <span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"> Initial costs of installation high.
 * <span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"> Maintenance is costly.
 * <span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"> Students may swipe in for their friends giving false and fraudulent attendance records.