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Educational Measurement and Evaluation Dinesh Kumar, Lovely Professional University

Notes Unit 25 : Use of Computer in Evaluation

CONTENTS
Objectives

Introduction
25.1 Use of Computer
25.2 Information Technology
25.3 Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
25.4 Use of ICT In Teaching
25.5 Use of ICT in Diagnostic Testing
25.6 Use of ICT in Evaluation
25.7 Use of ICT in Psychological Testing
25.8 Use of ICT in Remedial Teaching
25.9 Summary
25.10 Keywords
25.11 Review Questions
25.12 Further Readings

Objectives

The objectives of this unit can be summarised as below
• To discuss about the use of Computer
• To explain about the Information technology and information and Communication technology
• To describe the use of Computer in teaching
• To explain the use of ICT in diagnostic Testing
• To discuss about the use of ICT in Evaluation
• To describe the use of ICT in Psychological testing and remedial teaching
• To explain the use of ICT in Developing Reasoning & thinking.

Introduction

Gurukul System of Education was in vogue in India. The main characteristics of Gurukul System
were dedicated and knowledgeable teachers, individualized and learner centre teaching, and self-
motivated students eager to learn. This system changed due to increase in number of students.
Consequently, the number of teachers increased. Some teachers are born but rests of them have
to be given rigorous training so as to develop required competency to become a teacher. Teachers
have been conscious about the quality of their teaching. To enhance the quality, some teachers
use teaching aids, like, charts, models - static & working, specimen, slides, etc. because teachers
are given training both in preparation and use of Audio-visual Aids. It is a known fact that
majority of schools do not have appropriate teaching aids related to the school content. So
teachers have no facility to use A - V Aids during teaching. The use of A - V Aids get further
restricted due to unmotivated persons becoming teachers. Central Government realized the need
of improving quality of education through the use of Television wherein most competent teacher

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