Pre-Lecture Podcast for Feburary 23rd

Content Exploration

This was introducing the idea of how to use technology in content exploration. There are more complex and less complex content exploration tools. The first example they gave was about reference tools. They allow students to get information about a topic but it does not allow interaction. This is like a reference book or Wikipedia.
The next example is called Drill-and-Practice tools. These are used for practice on topics and feedback. Essentially this is a flash-card. The more Hi-tech games are found on the internet and involve quizzes that give the correct answers after the student answers. The allow for interaction but the students have no control over the path of learning.
The last one talked about in the pre-lecture podcast was a tutorial. It was said that a tutorial can include both reference tools and Drill-and-Practice tools but does not really allow for questions that are not in the area of concentration for the day.