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An example of one of these softwares is one that involves students learning about whales and the Mayan tradition of the Yucatan People of Mexico , through computer simulation (Bransford , Brown Cocking , 1999 . For detailed subjects like history and geography , a course designer can interact with students online by asking questions on previous s learnt as a way of incorporating active learning . For science subjects , students may be asked to conduct experiments using steps illustrated in particular websites , simulation software or alternatively , screen shots to explain experimental processes . Course designers may also employ

the use of PowerPoint by asking students to document their research and illustrate concepts as a form of active and exploratory learning . Teachers in online universities use discussion boards and chat rooms to post questions to which students can respond online . Internet may also be used to provide students with collaborative learning , email facilities for easy communication , video conferencing and access to various databases and virtual exercises

Technology helps to create a setting where students can explore various solutions to a problem and find answers to questions This method is preferable to students receiving knowledge from teachers or books without a chance to discover knowledge on their own Instructional technology , through the tools available , helps to create enthusiasm in students , relate new s to what is familiar , and provides students with active and exploratory learning opportunities (Bransford et al , 1999

Instructional technology is one of the modern solutions to overcoming various challenges in the classroom . It enhances both teaching and learning in schools . It should , however , be varied in to incorporate different teaching methods , and the various learning styles of students

References

Association for Educational Communications and Technology . Retrieved April 9 , 2008 from HYPERLINK "http /www .aect .org /standards /knowledgebase .html " \t "blank http /www .aect .org /standards...