Exploring ICT in Education

What are digital learning tools?

• Digital learning tools are traditional teaching methods like lectures.

• Digital learning tools are software and online platforms that support education and training through digital means.

• Digital learning tools are physical textbooks used in classrooms.

• Digital learning tools are only available on mobile devices.

Name three examples of digital learning tools.

• Adobe Photoshop

• 1. Google Classroom, 2. Kahoot!, 3. Duolingo

• Zoom

• Microsoft Word

What is an e-learning platform?

• A physical classroom for in-person training.

• A platform for downloading music and videos.

• An e-learning platform is a digital system that enables online education and training.

• A social media site for sharing educational resources.

How do e-learning platforms enhance education?

• E-learning platforms discourage interaction among students.

• E-learning platforms focus solely on traditional lectures.

• E-learning platforms limit access to resources.

• E-learning platforms enhance education by offering flexible access, personalized learning, interactive content, and real-time feedback.

What are the benefits of using interactive whiteboards in classrooms?

• Increased teacher workload

• Decreased student participation

• Limited use of technology

• Benefits include increased engagement, interactive learning, multimedia support, collaboration, and real-time feedback.

How do interactive whiteboards facilitate collaboration?

• Interactive whiteboards facilitate collaboration by enabling simultaneous user engagement, real-time idea sharing, and interactive presentations.

• They require special software that is not user-friendly.

• They only display static content without any interactivity.

• They limit user interaction to one person at a time.

What are some common online assessment methods?

• Podcasts

• Live chats

• Quizzes, surveys, assignments, and exams.

• Webinars

How can online assessments improve student learning?

• Online assessments reduce the need for teacher involvement.

• Online assessments improve student learning by providing immediate feedback, facilitating personalized learning, enhancing engagement, and allowing educators to track progress.

• Online assessments only benefit advanced students.

• Online assessments are primarily for grading purposes.

What is a virtual classroom?

• A virtual classroom is a social media platform for chatting.

• A virtual classroom is an online space for teaching and learning.

• A virtual classroom is a physical space for in-person learning.

• A virtual classroom is a type of video game.

What technologies are typically used in virtual classrooms?

• Email communication tools

• Text-based chat applications

• Video conferencing tools, learning management systems (LMS), digital whiteboards, communication platforms, screen sharing, and recording tools.

• Social media platforms