NEW INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES?

Some years ago people refer to information technologies.

Hardware and software that allowed accessing, saving, organizing, manipulate... information with electronic media.

Nowadays transmitting information using different devices: telephones, satellites,

COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY is now the term used to refer to the devices that are necessary to connect to the internet.

ICT DEFINITION

Use of “computers” that control:

• Hardware (scanner, Hi-Fi, printer,), including an internet connection.
• Software (using the appropriate software).
• Adapted to pupils characteristics and needs.
• Producing just a focus of attention.
• Everything monitored by a key board or a similar device.
  

    
  
  
  

  AUDIO PLAYER- THE SOUND

  
  

  • Most textbooks were supplemented with audiotapes to carry out listening activities.
  • Nowadays Cds and DVDs are replacing them.
  • Pupils can practice the listening activities at home.
  • There is a lot of material especially published for children.

  
  

  VCR AND CAMERA

  
  

  • VCR and cameras have not been used in our classrooms frequently.
  • We all know the power of attraction of TV sets.
  • In general, we could say that:
  • Movement and sounds are motivating.
  • They are easy to use, freeze, rewind,...

  
  

  • If students and teachers create their own materials, adapted to their needs and interests, these devices can be highly motivating.
  • They can play roles, investigate, discuss about the final product,...

  
  

  TV sets and Computers

  
  

  • The connection between a TV set and a computer is, nowadays, simpler than ever before.
  • Most TV sets have a S-VHS or HDMI connection.

  
  

  AUDIO-VISUALS

  
  

  • Overead Proyector,
  • Audio Player, Tv set,
  • Video and DVD Players and Cameras.
  • CD/casete recorder.
  • Easily portable.
  • Adaptability.
  • Low sound quality.
    
    

    • At the same time, DVDs are today highly affordable, with all the advantages they provide.