Activity 1 Computers as Information and Communication Technology

1. What are the three revolutions of education?
Answer:
The three revolutions of education are:

(a) the invention of the printing press;

(b) the introduction of libraries

(c) the invention of the computer

2. What is CAI? (Please give its background.)
Answer:
CAI means Computer Assisted Instruction.This CAI was using the principle of individualized learning through a positive climate that includes realism and appeal with drill exercises that uses color, music and animation.

3. Give 5 examples of communication media.
Answer: These are the examples of the communication media:
(Internet)

• E-mail(text and video)
• Chat rooms
• Blog sites
• News services (print, video clip)
• Music/movie/television room
  

4. Give 5 examples of audiovisual media.

Answer: These are examples of audiovisual media:
(Multimedia)

• Text, sound, graphics, chart, photos
• Power-point presentation

(Internet)

• Educational websites
• Software, course wares
  
• School registration/records accounting

5. Contrast instructional media and educational communication media.
Answer:
Instructional media consist of audio-visual aids that served to enhance and enrich the teaching-learning process while :
Communication media comprise the media of communication to audiences including learners using the print, film, radio, television or satellite means of communication.

6. Give 5 examples of computer programs and their capabilities.
Answer:
These are some examples of computer programs:

• Microsoft Office* programs for composing text, graphics, photos into letters, articles, reports, etc.
• Power-point* for preparing lecture presentations
• Excel* for spreadsheets and similar graphic sheets
• Internet Explorer* Access to the internet
• Adobe Reader* Graphs/photo composition and editing