TrainingTutorialsSimulators

=Training, tutorials, simulators=


 * Task for today (Wednesday 27th Feb)** - individually create a poster that explains one method of using IT to provide training, a tutorial or a simulated 'real-life' experience. Please write the subject of your poster on the whiteboard to ensure that your peers do not use the same subject.

Use a template in MS Publisher to create this poster (therefore, no design skills are required), include a suitable image(s) and a description of the method that demonstrates an educational purpose.


 * Important**: Highlight and describe at least one social and one ethical issue (being either positive or negative).

Make the poster clear and easy to understand, if a person cannot understand the subject of the poster at a glance then it is unlikely that they will continue to read this (unless they are really bored!).


 * Submit** an A4 colour printout to the covering teacher **by the end of the lesson**. Also, ensure that these posters are uploaded to your wikispace, and to be completely sure email them to me at: jmarshall@tes.tp.edu.tw


 * An example:** Aircraft simulator

Description: An aircraft simulator is used to provide realistic training for pilots without them ever needing to take off, blah blah blah. The cost of a typical simulator is US$xx but is quite cheap when compared to the cost of a real plane and the cost of not having this in service (making profits for the airline) etc etc, please be more technical than this.

Computers are used to provide realistic graphics and to control hydraulics to provide tactile feedback - you need to mention specifically where IT plays a role in this.


 * Social issue:** The pilots can undergo many more hours of training before they take control of a passenger jet, therefore, this potentially makes them safer pilots. The cost of air travel can be reduced as pilots do not need to use a real plane. Pilots can practise 'taking off' and 'landing' at simulated existing airports before they actually do so in real life. This is a more environmentally friendly way of training pilots.


 * Ethical Issue:** Does this provide a real enough experience as there are many weather conditions or 'near miss' experiences that cannot be simulated? Isn't it better for the pilot to have real experience - wouldn't you prefer this as a passenger?

ANYWAY - THIS EXAMPLE CANNOT BE USED AS YOU NEED TO FIND YOUR OWN!