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Read through the first section and attempt the quiz.

Understand the features of online tutorial systems.

Discuss the benefits and drawbacks of online tutorials systems.

Be able to research uses of online tutorials.

What is an online tutorial system?

Why do we use them?

What are the features of an online tutorial system?

Videos Online mock tests Quizzes Podcasts Text explanations. Keywords Message boards Topic tests Animated examples.

Using A3 Paper or Conyers Cloud to collaborate, in groups of 2-3:

Write down all the benefits and drawbacks of Online Tutorials for people. Give examples where you can.

We will review this as a class in 5 minutes.

Benefits Drawbacks

Learn Anywhere Can feel isolated from other learners

Can learn when they like, instead of a strict timetable.

Lack motivation to learn.

Interaction online with others via video links, chat etc.

Little support available when needed.

Work at your own pace. Cost

Wide range of qualifications. May not suit your learning style.

In some situations you can also sit examinations online.

What do you think are the benefits, drawbacks and uses of this are?

Benefits of Online Assessment

Drawbacks of Online Assessment

Can be done anywhere. Reliant upon an internet connection.

Automatic marking – instant score delivery.

Not good enough for marking where human judgement and analysis is needed (e.g. English).

Fast and reliable. Not suitable for every subject.

Perfect for quantifiable subjects (e.g. Maths).

Can be open to cheating when done from different places.

Review two sites, courses available, benefits, drawbacks and features

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Use the document template to help you: Unit 1 8. ICT and Learning 5. Online Tutorials Online Tutorials Online Tutorials Task.doc

I will go around the room to at least 8 people and ask them something they have learnt today.

I will then ask a further 8 people to repeat what has been said.

Think about:› Online Tutorials› Features› Benefits› Drawbacks