In education, instructional technology is "the theory and practice of design, development, utilization, management, and evaluation of processes and resources for learning," according to the Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT) Definitions and Terminology Committee. Instructional technology is often referred to as a part of educational technology. While instructional technology covers the processes and systems of learning and instruction, educational technology includes other systems used in the process of developing human capability. We at iCyber our systems approach is different, we believe in self empowerment through E-learning self studying.
Electronic learning (or e-Learning or eLearning) is a type of Technology supported education/learning (TSL) where the medium of instruction is computer technology, particularly involving digital technologies. E-learning has been defined as "pedagogy empowered by digital technology" [1]. In some instances, no face- to- face interaction takes place. E-learning is used interchangeably in a wide variety of contexts. In companies, it refers to the strategies that use the company network to deliver training courses to employees. In the United States, it is defined as a planned teaching/learning experience that uses a wide spectrum of technologies, mainly Internet or computer-based, to reach learners. Lately in most Universities, e-learning is used to define a specific mode to attend a course or programmes of study where the students rarely, if ever, attend face-to-face for on-campus access to educational facilities, because they study online.
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Time management is an essential skill that helps you keep your work under control, at the same time that it helps you keep stress to a minimum.
We would all love to have an extra couple of hours in every day. Seeing as that is impossible, we need to work smarter on things that have the highest priority, and then creating a schedule that reflects our work and personal priorities.
With this in place, we can work in a focused and effective way, and really start achieving those goals, dreams and ambitions we care so much about.
A computer is an electronic device capable of executing instructions, developed based on algorithms stored in its memory, to process data fed to it and produced the required results faster than human beings.
In recent times, critical opinion has appeared concerning the use of computers by children and adolescents, especially in education at the primary and high school levels. In this essay, we begin by citing and summarizing some of the arguments given in favor of the use of computers by children and in education. Then we argue against them using some opinions which we consider to be non-standard.
Computer Computer's health and safety Did you know that computers can cause permanent health issues? It is known as RSI (repetitive strain injury). Most keyboards come with a warning tag to remind you of the dangers imposture could hold. This stretches from wrist and elbow problems to back and neck issues or even headaches. Here's what you should do to prevent RSI
Always make sure your chair is set in the upright position to support your back and neck.
When typing, your elbows should make 90 degree angle. This ensure that there are no strain on either your back, elbow or wrists.
The top of you monitor should be level with your eyes as looking down at your monitor will prevent headaches, neck injury and strain on your eyes.
Sit at least 60cm away from your monitor and face the monitor slightly downward. This avoid direct light from the monitor (which may be radioactive if it's a CRT) to cause damage to your eyes.
Make use of keyboards with anti-RSI design features such as a wrist pad and an "A" like button layout to prevent strain on your wrist.
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"Don't cry because it's over. Smile because it happened." Did you know that computers can cause permanent health issues? It is known as RSI (repetitive strain injury). Most keyboards come with a warning tag to remind you of the dangers imposture could hold. This stretches from wrist and elbow problems to back and neck issues or even headaches. Here's what you should do to prevent RSI
Always make sure your chair is set in the upright position to support your back and neck.
When typing, your elbows should make 90 degree angle. This ensure that there are no strain on either your back, elbow or wrists.
The top of you monitor should be level with your eyes as looking down at your monitor will prevent headaches, neck injury and strain on your eyes.
Sit at least 60cm away from your monitor and face the monitor slightly downward. This avoid direct light from the monitor (which may be radioactive if it's a CRT) to cause damage to your eyes.
Make use of keyboards with anti-RSI design features such as a wrist pad and an "A" like button layout to prevent strain on your wrist.
Quote of the day
"Don't cry because it's over. Smile because it happened."
-- Theodor Seuss Geisel
Tip of the Week
Change the list numbering font in WORD
Summary: Use a different font and style for numbers preceding items in lists.
Normally, when you create a numbered list in a Microsoft Word 2003 document, the list numbers preceding each item share the same font and formatting as that of the item itself. However, what if you want the numbers to look different than each item, such as the list example to the right? 1. Move your cursor inside the list. 2. Choose "Format" - "BulletsandNumbering". 3. The "Bullets and Numbering" multi-tabbed dialog appears, and the "Numbered" tab should be selected. Click the "Customize" button.
4. A "Customized Numbered List" dialog box appears. Click the "Font" button. 5. The standard "Font" multi-tabbed dialog box appears. Change your font colour, size, style, .etc as desired, then click "OK" on all of the dialog boxes to close them. Note that while changing the current list style, this will also change the list style presented in one of the slots when you enter the "Bullets and Numbering" dialog box in the future. To clear this formatting from that dialog box, click the "Reset" button.
Tip of the Week
Keep Column Headers Visible at All Times
SUMMARY: Edit large Microsoft Excel 2003 spreadsheet easier by keeping column headers visible.
Typical spreadsheets consist of columns with header text that describe what type of data is located in each column, such as "Balance", "AccountsPayable", "Month", etc. However, when you work on a spreadsheet containing many rows of information, as you scroll past one screen of data, the column headers move out of view. It can be difficult to remember what type of information should be entered in each column. Thus, Microsoft Excel 2003 lets you perform a "Split" so that header rows can remain in view even while you are working with screens and screens of data.
1. Move your mouse cursor and select a cell located in the row directly after where the header information is located. For example, if row 7 contains header information, with a cell A7 of "Month", cell B7 of "Payable", and cell C7 of "Receivable", click on cell A8. 2. Select menu item "Window" - "Split". Now, all rows located above the row in where your cursor is located will remain on screen as you scroll through your document. In the above example, rows A-7 would remain on screen while you scroll. To remove the split, just select item "Window" - "RemoveSplit".
Tip of the Week
Hide the Formula Bar to Display An Extra Row
SUMMARY: Display more of your current Microsoft Excel 2003 workbook onscreen.
Need all the screen real estate you can get to display a particular complex Excel 2003 spreadsheet? If you wish, you can hide the formula bar (usually located above the spreadsheet column headers) and add an extra row to your document. While the formula bar is a handy convenience when modifying complex equations, if you need an extra row of data displayed in your spreadsheets:
1. Click "Tools" - "Options". 2. When then "Options" multi-tabbed dialog box appears, click the "View" tab. 3. Uncheck "Formula bar". 4. Click "OK" to close the dialog box.
