Educational technology
MODULE 1 – EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY
Total Marks: 50
SECTION A – 2 MARK QUESTIONS
Answer any 5 questions.
5 × 2 = 10 Marks
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What is Educational Technology? Mention any one significance of it.
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Distinguish between Hardware Approach and Software Approach with one example each.
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A teacher uses PowerPoint, video and audio while teaching a lesson.
Which approach is illustrated? Give a reason. -
What is meant by Systems Approach in Educational Technology? Write its basic sequence.
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Give any two examples of Audio-Visual Aids and mention how each helps learning.
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A teacher shows a model while explaining a difficult concept.
Which type of learning experience is being provided? -
What is Multi-Sensory Approach? Give one classroom example.
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What is the main purpose of EDUSAT in education?
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Distinguish between CIET and SIET.
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What was the major educational purpose of SITE?
SECTION B – 4 MARK QUESTIONS
Answer any 5 questions.
5 × 4 = 20 Marks
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Explain the Hardware, Software and Systems Approaches with suitable classroom examples.
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A teacher wants to teach a science topic to students who have difficulty understanding abstract concepts. Suggest four suitable uses of Audio-Visual Aids and explain how they can help.
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Explain four educational advantages of Audio-Visual Aids.
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A teacher uses a real object, demonstration, pictures and verbal explanation for the same lesson.
Explain how this illustrates the idea behind Edgar Dale's Cone of Experience. -
Differentiate between Multi-Sensory Approach and Multimedia Approach with examples.
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Explain any four important functions of CIET, SIET and other educational technology resource centres.
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A school wants to improve teaching through digital technology. Suggest four ways in which IT@School/KITE-type ICT facilities can support teachers and learners.
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Explain the educational importance of SITE, CEC and EDUSAT.
SECTION C – 10 MARK QUESTIONS
Answer any 2 questions.
2 × 10 = 20 Marks
19. Understanding + Application
“Educational Technology is not merely the use of machines in the classroom.”
a) Explain the concept and significance of Educational Technology.
b) Explain Hardware, Software and Systems Approaches.
c) A teacher plans a lesson using a smart board, video, worksheet, group activity and evaluation. Analyse the approaches involved in this lesson.
10 Marks
20. Application-Based Question
A teacher finds that students are not interested in a conventional lecture on water conservation. The teacher decides to use photographs, a short video, a model, an actual demonstration and a group activity.
a) Identify the Audio-Visual/Multi-Sensory approaches used.
b) Explain how these aids can improve teaching-learning.
c) Relate the activities to Edgar Dale's Cone of Experience.
d) Mention two limitations that the teacher should consider while using such aids.
10 Marks
21. Resource Centre – Application
A rural school has limited access to modern teaching resources. The school wants to improve learning through educational technology.
a) Explain the role of CIET and SIET.
b) Explain the contributions of AVRC and EMRC.
c) How can EDUSAT and CEC support education?
d) Suggest how an initiative such as IT@School/KITE can help the school.
10 Marks
22. Comprehensive Application Question
A teacher is preparing a lesson on “The Solar System.” She plans to use:
- A chart
- A 3D model
- An educational video
- Audio explanation
- A PowerPoint presentation
- Student group activity
- A short assessment
Answer the following:
a) Classify the above resources as Audio, Visual or Audio-Visual.
b) Identify the Multi-Sensory and Multimedia approaches involved.
c) Explain how the teacher can use the Systems Approach in planning the lesson.
d) Explain how the lesson reflects Edgar Dale's Cone of Experience.
e) State two expected learning benefits.
10 Marks
⭐ Mark Distribution
| Section | Type | Questions to Answer | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | 2 Mark | 5 | 10 |
| B | 4 Mark | 5 | 20 |
| C | 10 Mark | 2 | 20 |
| Total | 50 |
🎯 Cognitive Level
- Understanding: Definition, distinction, explanation, interpretation
- Application: Classroom situations, selection of aids, lesson planning, resource-centre application
- Higher understanding: Dale's Cone, Systems Approach, Multi-Sensory/Multimedia integration
Easy memory chain:
Educational Technology → Approaches → AV Aids → Dale's Cone → Resource Centres → Classroom Application
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