ICT in Languages, Social Sciences and Arts

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ICT in Languages, Social Sciences and Arts

Q. 1	How can ICT help in learning languages? A language is one of the means of communication and allows humans to express themselves. Using language, both written and verbal, we can pass information from one generation to the next. ICT allows us to store this knowledge and share it easily. The use of Language learning software allows one to develop listening, speaking, reading and writing skills and helps us to learn a language quickly. Word processors, translators, dictionaries, grammar checkers and games also help in learning a language.
Q. 2	How can Social Sciences be made interesting using ICT? 1. ICT makes both teaching and learning Social Sciences interesting for the teacher and the learner. 2. The use of pictures, graphics, charts and maps as teaching aids as well as in reports and presentations by students makes the study of these subjects interesting. 3. The data can be organized using Databases and Spreadsheets and presented in a systematic way. 4. The use of computers helps in the easy interpretation of this data.
Q. 3	Give the role of ICT in Arts. ICT plays an important role for students and professionals in the field of art. 1. Paintings of famous artists can be easily studied and reproduced from the comfort of one's home. 2. In the field of advertising the use of sophisticated graphics software make the designing of pamphlets and brochures very easy. 3. Original artwork and patterns can be easily created for use in the Textile Design industries. 4. In the field of music, Computers make learning music or playing a musical instrument easy by providing on-line lessons. Users can download music compositions and even compose their own music. 5. The use of computers in the film industry allows one to add special effects both audio and video and also allows budding film makers an easy option to showcase their talents. 6. ICT allows those interested in dancing to learn any of the various dance forms from home.
Q. 4	Fill in the blanks. (Answers in brackets) 1. ICT is a medium of ____________________, (teaching and learning) 2. _______________ packages help in the creation of original artwork by creating patterns. (Graphic) 3. ICT in Education is used as a tool to ____________________ teaching and learning. (transform)

George Ferrao