Information and Learning Technology (or ILT) is a term mainly used in the British further education sector. It describes the methods of using technology to enhance the learning experience within education.
Possible applications of Information and Learning Technology
* Use of sound within an otherwise static presentation: There may be an image in a
PowerPoint
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presentation, which could be clicked upon in different areas to provide audio commentary.
* Use of digital video or digital images for learning activities.
* Use of a
VLE to run courses and activities within and outside an educational establishment.
* Interactive quizzes/activities - either online or within a classroom using an electronic voting system made up of infra-red handsets and a receiver.
* Use of
podcasts or downloadable
MP3s for classroom notes, revision or whole lectures.
* Use of collaborative documents within a group environment.
* Use of planification, budget-tracking and resource management software such as a
training management system
A training management system (TMS), training management software, or training resource management system (TRMS) is a software application for the administration, documentation, tracking, and reporting of instructor-led-training programs. A TMS foc ...
to streamline back-office training processes.
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