Educational_Informatics_LEducational_Informatics_Lectureecture.pptx

Educational_Informatics_Lecture

1. Lecture(10) Dr. Abdelhamid R. Khattab Sinai University (SU) E-Mail: [email protected] (INT 1001) Introduction to systems & Informatics Educational Informatics

2. Lecture Outline Definition of Informatics Introduction to Educational Informatics Applications in Education Advantages Disadvantages Future Trends in Educational Informatics

3. What is Informatics? The study of structure, behavior, and interactions of natural and engineered computational systems. - Data collection and processing - Information representation - Communication between systems Integrates computer science, information science, and systems theory.

4. Importance of Informatics Enables automation of processes . Improves decision-making through data analysis. Supports innovation in healthcare, business, and education. Forms the basis for digital transformation .

5. What is Educational Informatics? A sub-field of informatics focusing on education. Studies and develops: - Computer applications - Systems and networks - Digital tools for teaching and learning Supports both research and delivery of education.

6. Scope of Educational Informatics Learning management systems (e.g., Google Classroom, Moodle) Online learning platforms (e.g., Coursera , edX ) Smart classroom technologies (interactive boards, VR learning) Data analytics in education for personalized learning.

7. Application: MOOCs Massive Open Online Courses provide free or affordable education worldwide. Examples: Udacity , Coursera , edX , MIT OpenCourseWare . Benefits: - Accessibility from anywhere - Wide range of subjects - Flexible learning pace

8. Application: Google Classroom A free web service for schools. Features: - Assignment creation and grading - Resource sharing - Real-time communication between teachers and students - Integrates with Google Drive, Docs, Sheets, and Meet.

9. Application: Mobile Learning Apps Example: Phrasal Verb Machine by Cambridge University Press. Benefits: - Learning on the go - Interactive exercises and quizzes - Gamification to increase engagement

10. Advantages of Educational Informatics Shared data across platforms. Centralized control for better management. Reduced redundancy of information. Improved data integrity – accuracy and consistency of data . Enhanced data security through controlled access. Database systems for efficient storage and retrieval. Flexible conceptual design for adapting to various educational needs.

11. Disadvantages of Educational Informatics Complex conceptual design process. Need for multiple external databases for large institutions. Requires specialized staff to manage systems and databases . High cost of DBMS acquisition and maintenance. More complex programming environment. Potential for catastrophic program failures if systems crash .

12. Future Trends in Educational Informatics AI-powered personalized learning Virtual and augmented reality classrooms Blockchain for secure credential verification Advanced learning analytics for student performance tracking

13. Conclusion Educational informatics integrates technology and education to improve learning. Offers powerful tools but comes with challenges. Future developments will make education more accessible, personalized, and efficient.