Gauhati University BA Education Educational Technology 2019 Question Paper

Gauhati University Question Paper

37 (EDN- 1) 1.3 

2019 

EDUCATION 

Paper : 1.3 

( Educational Technology) 

Full Marks : 64 

Time : Three hours 

The figures in the margin indicate full marks for the questions. 

1. "Educational Technology is the scientific application of scientific knowledge about teaching-learning." Explain.                                                                           12 

Or 

Explain the Scope of Educational Technology. Highlight the role of Educational Technology 

in distance education. 6+6=12 

2. Explain the concept of system approach to education. How can system approach be applied in a classroom ? Support your answer with suitable examples. 4+8=12 

Or 

What is meant by the term 'Instructional Design' ? Describe its major approaches.       4+8=12 

3. What is meant by Programmed instruction ? Explain the steps for development of programme instruction. 4+8=12 

Or 

"Programmed instruction has a wide use and bright future." Justify the statement in the light of the applications of programmed instruction. 12 

4. What is Computer-assisted instruction ? State its characteristics and advantages.  4+4+4=12 

Or 

What is Behavioural Technology ? Discuss its various uses and applications. 4+8=12 

5. Elucidate in detail, Flander's Ten-Category System by outlining encoding and decoding process. 16 

Or 

Write short notes on : (any two) 8x2=16 

(a) Role of internet in Education 

(b) Computer Aided Evaluation (CAE) 

(c) E-learning tools 

(d) Teleconferencing.