1) Educational technology uses various hardware like computers and televisions as well as software. The three main categories are computer literacy, using computers as a tool for schoolwork, and how computers can trigger educational reforms by giving students independence and autonomy. 2) Early technology was initially used for war and science. When first applied to education, tape recorders, TVs, and CDs were used. In the 21st century, the expanding internet made forums and search engines popular. Audio and video development improved educational software. 3) Ways to encourage distance teaching include video conferencing, forums, instant messaging, and e-tutoring.

1. EXERCISE SHEET
1) Fill in the gaps with an appropriate word
(in one case you need only one word for two gaps)
- Educational technology comprehends the use of several kinds of hardware and
software, such as and .
- The Three main categories in educational technology are:
o Computer , which is the knowledge about computers and how to
operate them.
o Computer as a , understood as a needed to perform school
work.
o Computer to trigger reforms, in which the computers empower the students
to gain and .
2) Mark the correct option
(There’s one case in which more than one answer is possible)
o In the beginning technology was restricted only to:
War affairs
Politics
Every day life
Science
o When technology was finally applied to education, the first elements that
were used were:
TV’s and CD’s
CD’s and Diskettes
Tape recorders and CD’s
Computers and Radios
o 21st Century and the Internet:
As the Internet expanded widely, became famous
Social networks
Discussion Forums
Search Engines
Blogs
o The development of made educational software more interesting.
Better storage devices
Audio and video
More advanced equipment
New devices

2. 3) Select the most appropriate answers from the list below.
Name four ways in which you can encourage distance teaching
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3. Answers:
1) Fill in the gaps with an appropriate word
(in one case you need only one word for two gaps)
Educational technology comprehends the use of several kinds of hardware and
software, such as COMPUTERS and TELEVISIONS.
The Three mail categories in educational technology are:
o Computer LITERACY, Which is the knowledge about computers and how to
operate them.
o Computer as a TOOL, understood as a TOOL needed to perform school
work.
o Computer to trigger reforms, in which the computers empower the students
to gain INDEPENDENCE and AUTONOMY.
2) Mark the correct option
(There’s one case in which more than one answer is possible)
o In the beginning technology was restricted only to:
War affairs X
Politics
Every day life
Science
o When technology was finally applied to education, the first elements that
were used were:
TV’s and CD’s X
CD’s and Diskettes
Tape recorders and CD’s
Computers and Radios
o 21st Century and the Internet:
As the Internet expanded widely, became famous
Social networks
Discussion Forums X
Search Engines X
Blogs
o The development of made educational software more interesting.
Better storage devices
Audio and video X
More advanced equipment

4. New devices
3) Select the most appropriate answers from the list below.
Name four ways in which you can encourage distance teaching
o Video Conferencing
o Forums
o Instant Messaging
o E-Tutoring