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BACHELOR OF EDUCATION

Term-End Examination

June, 2008

ES-361 : EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY

Time : 3 hours                                                                                                      Maximum Weightage 70%

Note :

(i) A the four questions ere compulsory.

(ii) All the questions carry equal weightage.

1. Answer the following question in about 600 words.

What, according to you, is ‘Educational Technology’ ? Describe the main stage of its evolution beginning from ‘teaching aids’ to the use of multimedia and ICT driven technology.

OR

Discuss the maid factor that led to the emergence of open and distance learning systems in India citing examples of National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS). Also describe in detail the distinguish features of the NIOS.

2 . Answer the following question in about 600 words.

“Evaluation is an integral part of educational technology”. Examine this statement critically and state the ration-able and purpose of evaluating an ET project. Also describe with examples the four components of CIPP model of education.

OR

Why do we use printed ‘Self Learning Materials’ (SLMs) as the principal mode of instruction for open and distance learners? Describe the structure and main characteristics of SLMs giving illustrations from your own (B.Ed.) course materials.

3 .  Answer any four of the following questions in about 150 words each :

(i)             Describe the need, importance and role of audio-video programs and computer-driven inputs in open and distance learning system, giving examples from you own experience as a distance learner.

(ii)            What is teleconferencing? Discuss the merits and demerits of audio and video conferencing.

(iii)           Why will an individual, in the near future, be required to continue to learn throughout his/her life? Explain it and clarify the concept of a ‘Learning Society’.

(iv)           What is chart good for? Describe various types of charts used in day-to-day classroom teaching.

(v)            List the major strength and weakness of TV/ Video programs. Describe how you, as a teacher, will ensure effective utilization of TV/ Video programs inyour class.

(vi)           State the key principles of learning as envisaged by Sri Aurobindo. How does Mirambika School attempt to realize these principles through its programs and activities ?

(vii)          What is experiential learning? Describe the stages in the process of experiential learning.

4. Answer the following question in about 600 words.

List important guidelines for developing an educational TV/ Video program script. Based on these guidelines, prepare a program brief and develop a 10 minutes TV/ Video Script on any teaching topic on theme for Secondary school students.