ASSIGNMENT I
ASSIGNMENT I
QUESTION 1
Education: It is the process of learning which equips a person with knowledge and skills.
Technology: Application of scientific methods to simplify tasks.
Data: Raw statistics which is normally collected to be processed to give out meaningful information.
System: When a set many components a being connected to perform a specific function.
Communication: Exchange of ideas between two or more people.
Media: Any channel that can be used to distribute information e.g. TV or radio.
Instruction: A detailed order of steps of how something works or should be done.
Information: Interpretable, meaningful and useful data which can be used for decision making.
QUESTION 2
Source: Sheikh, H., Prins, C., Schrijvers, E. (2023). Artificial intelligence: Definition and background.
IN:Mission AI. Research for policy. Springer, Cham, (pp 15-14)
Source: Smith, R.., & Szymanskki, E. (2016). Assistive Technology: Principles and Applications for
Communication Disorders and Learning Disabilities. New York: Routledge.
Source: Graham, C.R. (2013). Blended Learning Systems: Definition, Current Trends, and Future
Directions. In: M.G. Moore & W.G. Anderson (eds.) Handbook of distance Education. Routledge. pp
279-293.
Clipped Classroom: This involves the use of short video clips or other media to supplement or
replace traditional classroom instruction, typically for reinforcing concepts or providing additional
explanations.
Source: Bishop, J.L. & Verleger, M.A. (2013). The Flippled Classroom: A Survey of the Research. In:
ASEE Annual Conference & Exploration.
Data Mining: The process of discovering patterns and knowledge from large amounts of data using
statistical, machine learning, and database techniques.
Source: Han, J., Kamber, M., & Pei, J (2011). Data Mining: Concepts and Techniques. 3 rd edn. Morgan
Kaufmann Plublishers, pp. 3-25.
Educational Technology: The use of technology to support teaching, learning, and assessment
processes.
Source: Molenda, M. (2008). Educational Technology: A definition with commentary. In: J.M.
Spector, M.D. Merrill, J. Elen, & M.J. Bishop (eds.) Handbook of Research on Educational
Communications and Technology. 3rd edmn. Lawrence Erlbaum Associates, pp. 33-40.
Information & Communication Technologies (ICT): ICT encompasses all technologies used to handle
telecommunications, broadcast media, intelligent bulding management systems, and network based
control and monitoring functions.
Source: Houghton, S., & Sheehan, P. (2000). The Future of Information and Communication
Technology. Economic Analysis and Policy, 30(2), pp. 249-274.
Instructional Design: The process of creating educational or training materials and experiences in a
systematic, efficient, and effective manner.
Source: Morrison, G.R., Ross, S.M., & Kemp, J.E. (2007). Designing Effective Instruction. 6 th edn.
Wiley, pp. 5-30.
Machine Leaning: Machine Learning is an evolving branch of computational algorithms that are
designed to emulate human intelligence by learning from the surrounding environment.
Source: El Naqa, I. and Murphy, M.J., 2015. What is machine learning? (pp. 3-11). Springer
International Publishing.
Social Media: A group of Internet-based applications that build on the ideological and technological
foundations of Web 2.0, and that allow the creation and exchange of user-generated content.
Source: Kaplan, A.M. (2018). Social Media, Definition, and History. In Alhajj, R., Rokne, J. (eds)
Encyclopedia of Social Network Analysis and Mining, (p. 61). Springer, New York, NY.
Synchronous Technology: These are communication tools that require participants to be present at
the same time to interact, such as live video conferencing and real-time chat.
Source: Moore, M.G., & Kearsley, G. (2012). Distance Education: A Systems View of Online Earning.
3rd edn. Wadsworth Cengage Learning, pp. 56-78.
QUESTION 3
Textbooks
Workbooks
Reference books
Study Guides
Novels and Literary Works
Charts
Maps
Posters
Diagrams
Infographics
Interactive whiteboards
Educational Software
Multimedia Presentations
Digital Simulations
Educational Apps
Audiobooks
Podcasts
Educational Songs
Manipulatives
Lab Equipment
Models and Kits
Flashcards
Board Games
Quizzes and Workshops
QUESTION 4