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1. Computer
Application in
Secondary
Education
Computer application are used in various educational
institutes like Schools,Colleges and Universities.
1.Compter
based testing
2.Onling Testing
3.Virtual classroom
Definition of
computer based
testing
computer based
exams or tests are
the exams
conducted through
the computer
instead of paper
and pencil format.
Importance of computer
based learning
1.It is cost - effectiveness.
2.Examiners and Examinees
doesnot need ink and
paper so it saves cost.
3.In some listening tests the
use of headphone for the
listening elements of tests
means the examineers can
adjust the volume to suit
individual needs.
4.self directed learning
.example :mock online
testing.
5.Teacher can give
individual attention towards
students.
6.useful for self- assessment
Features
1.Security.
2.Unique tests.
3.Paper testing with
optical mark
recognition.
4.internationalization.
5.cannot be turned
off untill exam will
over
6.Pop-up glossary.
Challenges of computer -based
testing
1.Implementation of
cAA(computer -assisted
assessment) system can be
costly.
2.Hardware and software must
be carefully monitored to avoid
failure during examination.
3.Security issues can be a
problem in web based
cAA(computer-assisted
assessment)
4. Decrease the amount of
human interaction and there no
good relationship between
teachers and students.
5.Lack of infrastructural
facilities ,equipment,power
outage.
Concept of online testing
online exam
online examination or
testing is conducting a
test online to measure the
knowledge of the
participants on a given
topic with online
examination students can
do the own device .your
online test need a
browser and internet
connection.
Advantages of online
Examination
1.Physical presence at a
given location is
absolutely not necessary
students can sit and write
exam at any where.
2.Result are available
instantly or at spot.
3.user friendly.
4.Exams can assembled
and previewed edited
and published instantly.
5.No time is spent on
evaluation.
6.Available at a reduced
cost.
7.can be easily assessed
the test if you have
internet connection
.
Features of online
Examination
1.Easy to use
,powerful,online exam
designer like can create any
type of quiz ,test or exam.
2.Multi language.
3.use rich text and images.
4.Random selection of
pages and question.
5.Navigation during
exam(you can allow user to
go back and for the among
the pages during exam)
6.Advanced time
management (exam can be
both time free or time
limited)
Issues
1.Internet connectivity is still a huge
problem in rural and remote areas and
in case of concurrent number of
exam.
2.An online exam is conducted across
multiple location .it is essential that
communication with remote candidates
doubts or queries regarding any
process.
3. online examination process security
is one of the critical challenges.
4.vary difficult to live chart with
candidate during the candidate
appearing for the exam.
Concept of Virtual
Classroom
A Virtual
classroom is an
online learning
environment that
allows for live
interaction
between the tutor
and student as
they partipating in
liearning activities.
Benefits of Virtual classroom
1.Immediate feedback.
2.increase participation and
engagement example:mooc
3.Affordable course work can be
completed at anywhere,anytime.
4.Affordable.
5.Immediate feedback on exams
and tests
Features
1.secure live streaming .
2.server -side recording.
3.Live screen sharing.
4.Advanced interactive
whiteboard
Issues
1.virtual learners are
often exposed to the
flaws of internet
2.Lack of motivation.
3.lack of interaction.
4.Un preparedness
5.Online learners are
sometimes hindered by
use of technology
Guided by
Dr .Sushma N Jogan
Assistant Professor
in Department of
Education at VSKU
Ballari
CC by
Nandini U.C
M.Ed
Second sem