Educ 306: Educational Technology Question Paper
Educ 306: Educational Technology
Course:Education
Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers
Exam Year:2011
FACULTY : EDUCATION & SOCIAL SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT : EDUCATION AND PRE-UNIVERSITY
TIME : 2 HOURS
INSTRUCTIONS Answer any THREE Questions
Question 1
a) The ASSURE (R) Model is a procedural guide for planning and delivering instruction that integrates technology and media into the teaching process. Discuss the main components of the model and relate them to real classroom situation. (14marks)
b) Explain the following examples of models as used in Education Technology. Give practical classroom examples for each. (6marks)
i) Cut away
ii) Exhibits
iii) Mock-ups
Question 2
a) Why do you as a Teacher think that in many African countries visual education could not take off until recently? (7marks)
b) Using a diagrammatic representation, Explain the following lettering guidelines. (8marks) i) Ascender guideline
ii) Height guideline
iii) Base guideline
iv) Decender guideline.
c) Outline any FIVE advantages associated with a teacher`s use of real things during classroom instruction. (5marks)
Question 3
a) Define the term Reprography as used in Education Technology. (2marks)
b) The use of graphic media for instruction cannot be overemphasized. Explain any seven (7) criteria for good graphics. (7marks)
c) Discuss FOUR goals of a good visual design. Illustrate your answer with relevant examples. (8marks)
d) Outline THREE disadvantages for using still pictures as teaching and learning resources. (3marks)
Question 4
a) Discuss the application of the systems Approach to Educational Technology in relation to teaching and learning in a class situation. (6marks)
b) Explain vividly how communication in a school set up can be affected by the following:
i) Purpose
ii) Context
iii) Content
v) Sources and receivers
vi) Communication skills of both the sender and receiver of the information. (10marks)
c) As a practicing teacher, outline FOUR limitations of using models during teaching. (4marks)
Question 5
a) Discuss the elements that make up a well stated Instructional objective. (8marks)
b) Give six (6) roles played by visuals in instruction. (6marks)
c) Highlight FOUR factors that would determine the location of a Learning Resource Centre. (4marks)
d) Define the term VISUAL LITERACY. (2marks)
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