1. 2.4 Use of ICT in Teaching
and Learning
By: Momina

2. Introduction
• Many schools/universities use e-learning or
educational learning.
• It includes the use of :
a) Computers
b) Multimedia materials
c) Networks
d) Communication systems
On the following slide are ways in which
computers are used in teaching and learning
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4. CAI: Computer-aided Instruction
• CAI is the same as CBT (Computer-based training)
What is CAI?
– CAI replaces the teacher or the current learning
environment.
– The computer is used as the main method of
‘teaching’ or delivering knowledge.
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5. CAI: Computer-aided Instruction
– The CAI will give a pre-test to the student to
determine at what level they should start. In a good
CAI package, this assessment is straightforward.
– Navigation is easy for the student.
– Games and quizzes make it more enjoyable.
– This software also keeps track of the students
progress.
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6. CAL: Computer-aided Learning
• CAL and CBL (Computer-based learning) 
methods in which the teacher is not replaced but
they are used to aid the teacher and to improve
the learning experience for the student.
• The teacher controls the learning experience.
• CAL or CBL are only introduced after an assessment
of the current teaching methods.
• It should be used with textbooks, worksheets + other
media.
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7. CAL: Computer-aided Learning
What is the most important part of CAL?
The INTERNET!
Why?
It allows the students to research + investigate ideas.
What ICT devices are used by teachers (making their
teaching CAL)?
i. Computers
ii. DVD players
iii. Interactive whiteboards
iv. Multimedia projectors
v. Overhead projectors
vi. televisions.
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8. CMC (Computer-mediated
Communications)
What does it consist of?
I. E-mail: used to send completed tasks
to a teacher.
II. Instant messaging
III. Chat rooms
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9. CAA: (Computer-aided Assessment)
There are two types of testing:
1. Formative: this is when the answers of a
specific question are collected to form a
judgement on specific progress.
2. Summative: this is when questions are
asked and answers are recorded.
Current situation: candidate’s papers are
scanned into a computer system +
examiners can log onto the system and
then mark the papers on the screen.
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10. Record Keeping
The use of spreadsheets has increased as it
is being used for:
i. Store examination marks
ii. Predicted grades
iii. Targets
iv. Attendance records
As the name suggests, computers are
also used to keep records of things
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