Intro and history of Learning technologies

1. LEARNING
TECHNOLOGIES
M.A Education 1st Semester

2. What is Learning Technology?
◦ Learning Technology is defined as: The application of technology for the enhancement of
teaching, learning and assessment. Learning Technology includes computer-based learning
and multimedia materials and the use of networks and communications systems to support
learning. Learning Technology clearly embraces a wide range of applications, some of which,
in the past have been classified under various acronyms such as the following:
CAI Computer Aided Instruction
CAL Computer Aided Learning
CBL Computer Based Learning
CBT Computer Based Training

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◦ Newer technologies which are included within Learning Technology have also brought with
them their own acronyms. For example:
◦ CAA Computer Aided Assessment
◦ CMC Computer Mediated Communications

4. Learning Technologies
◦ Multimedia presentations
◦ Electronic whiteboards
◦ Interactive classrooms
◦ CAL, CBT, simulations
◦ Virtual reality
◦ Video conferencing
◦ Online learning

5. What are some advantages and
disadvantages of LT?
Note down two points for and two points
against.
Activity:

6. Some advantages:
◦ Flexible re time and place
◦ Interactive
◦ Immediate
◦ Modifiable
◦ Non-linear
◦ Richness of resources
◦ Shared access to resources
◦ Store and archive files and messages
◦ Store and process scores
◦ Adapt to a student’s performance
◦ Provide formative feedback

7. Some disadvantages:
◦ Costs to install and maintain
◦ Costs to Purchas
◦ Costs of materials production or acquisition
◦ Training needs (staff and students)
◦ Accessibility issues
◦ Difficult to be social
◦ Security issues (confidentiality, plagiarism)
◦ Copyright issues

8. The following categories indicate the main
application areas for Learning Technology:
Features and characteristics of educational software
◦ Drill and practice
◦ Tutorials
◦ Information retrieval systems
◦ Simulations
◦ Microworlds
◦ Cognitive tools for learning
◦ Productivity tools
◦ Communication tools

9. Technology used in the learning
environment:
The technology commonly used within the learning environment includes:
◦ Blackboard
◦ Whiteboard
◦ Ohp (Over head project)
◦ Video
◦ Laser disc
◦ Audio
◦ Computer
◦ Computer projection
◦ Video conferencing