1. 4Applications of IT Tools 4.3Applications in Education

2. 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) *

3. 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.htmhttp://www.ittdc.org/itbb_demo.htm  http://www.filename.com/wbt/index.html http://www.filename.com/wbt/index.html  http://webtraining.infoworld.com/servlet/build ?package_id=0&f=overview http://webtraining.infoworld.com/servlet/build ?package_id=0&f=overview

4. 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.

5. 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://www.umamherstonline.org/  http://hkci.edu.hk/online/ http://hkci.edu.hk/online/

6. 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

7. Computer-based Training  http://www.ca.com.tw/Education/Training- CD-Roms.asp http://www.ca.com.tw/Education/Training- CD-Roms.asp  http://www.sap.co.jp/taiwan/training/training _content5.htm http://www.sap.co.jp/taiwan/training/training _content5.htm  Why not CBT? –http://ihome.ust.hk/~thefly/ieducation.htmhttp://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

8. 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/re direct/mcp.htmhttp://www.microsoft.com/trainingandservices/re direct/mcp.htm  http://www.mensa.org/workout2.html? http://www.mensa.org/workout2.html?

9. For spider.can reference  http://www.geolearning.com/ http://www.geolearning.com/ –Intro flash  http://lasalle.school.net.hk/school/cam pustour/campus.html http://lasalle.school.net.hk/school/cam pustour/campus.html –Campus tour  http://www.ittdc.org/itbb_demo.htm http://www.ittdc.org/itbb_demo.htm –WBT demo  Q33NY - Wingdings font