ACTIVITY 1

1. What are the three revolutions of education?
Ans. The three revolutions of education are the following:
The first one is the printing press,then followed by the invention of the library and the last one is the evolution of computer.

2.What is CAI (please give its background)
Ans: CAI stands for Computer-Assisted Instruction.The computer is one of the wonders of human ingenuity thus it can be a tutor in effect relieving the teacher of many activities in his personal role as classroom tutor. It should be made clear that the computer cannot totally replace the role of a teacher.

3.Give 5 examples of communication media.
Ans:television, radio, newspaper, magazines, computer

4. Give 5 examples of audiovisual media.
Ans:computer, television, filmstrips, dvd/vcd player,video

5.Contrast instructional media and communication media.
Ans:Instructional media consists of audio-visual aids that served to enhance and enrich the teaching-learning process on the other hand communication media comprise the media of communication to audiences including learners using the print, film, radio, tv, etc.

6. Give 5 examples of computer programs and their capabilities.
Ans: Microsoft Office Word- program for composing text, graphics, photos into letters, articles, etc.
Powerpoint- for preparing lecture presentations
Windows Media Player- editing film or video
Gamehouse- for video games
Internet Explorer- access to Internet