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4 Applications of IT Tools. 4.3 Applications in Education. Web-based Training (WBT). Web-based training (sometimes called e-learning) is anywhere , any-time instruction delivered over the Internet or a corporate intranet to browser-equipped learners
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4 Applications of IT Tools 4.3 Applications in Education
Web-based Training (WBT) • Web-based training (sometimes called e-learning) is anywhere, any-time instruction delivered over the Internet or a corporate intranet to browser-equipped learners • two primary models of Web-based instruction: • Synchronous (instructor-facilitated) • Asynchronous (self-directed, self-paced) *
Web-based Training • Instruction can be delivered by a combination of static methods (learning portals, hyperlinked pages, screen cam tutorials, streaming audio/video, and live Web broadcasts) and interactive methods (threaded discussions, chats, and desk-top video conferencing). • WBT Training Demo: • http://www.ittdc.org/itbb_demo.htm • http://www.filename.com/wbt/index.html • http://webtraining.infoworld.com/servlet/build?package_id=0&f=overview
Virtual Campus • Computers can be used to create virtual classrooms not limited by scheduled class time • Some institutions have been replacing the lecture hall with forms of learning featuring multimedia programs, workstations, and television courses at remote sites.
Virtual Campus • Who should take online course in virtual campus? • working professionals, • military personnel, • people with disabilities • parents with small children, and those for whom time and transportation are unavailable • http://www.umamherstonline.org/ • http://hkci.edu.hk/online/
Computer-based Training (CBT) • CBT is the use of computer-aided instruction to teach specific skill • used in business and industry, sports, and education for employee or student training • allows for flexible, on-the-spot training • Training stations can be set up in employees' workstations, so they can update their job skills without leaving the workplace • CAI – Computer-assisted (aided) instruction • CAL – Computer-assisted learning
Computer-based Training • http://www.ca.com.tw/Education/Training-CD-Roms.asp • http://www.sap.co.jp/taiwan/training/training_content5.htm • Why not CBT? • http://ihome.ust.hk/~thefly/ieducation.htm • lacks one-on-one instructor interaction and dynamic presentation, which make this training option a slower, less engaging process
Computer-aided Assessment • Use of computer-aided assessment programs to measure the learning progress of individual student and give intermediate feedback • measure the learning outcome of students and assist the teacher to analyze the result of assessment • MCP / MCSE: • http://www.microsoft.com/trainingandservices/redirect/mcp.htm • http://www.mensa.org/workout2.html?
For spider.can reference • http://www.geolearning.com/ • Intro flash • http://lasalle.school.net.hk/school/campustour/campus.html • Campus tour • http://www.ittdc.org/itbb_demo.htm • WBT demo • Q33NY - Wingdings font