Digital Applications

What is online training?

employers offer online training programs to enhance skills

Advantages to the employer

• Saves travelling and valuable staff time

• Monitor using automatic tracking systems

• Flexibility on when and where it is used

• Reduce cost on an in-person trainer with no risk

Advantages to the employee

• Learn at convenient times at their own pace

• Access training together globally

• Multimedia assets make content more attractive

• Highly interactive courses with VR

What does MOOC stand for?

Massive Open Online Course

What does VLE stand for?

Virtual Learning Environment

What is e-commerce?

buying and selling products and services over the internet

Advantages to the customer

• Ordering online takes less time than travelling

• Access product reviews and price comparisons

• Wider choice with customisation and greater availability

Disadvantages to the customer

• Rely on images and descriptions so mightn’t meet expectations

• Scam websites and fake products

• Time delay in delivery and extra charge

Advantages to the retailer

• Out of town warehouses save on expensive outlets

• Accessed on a global scale with larger customer bases

• Reduce staffing costs compared to physical shops

Disadvantages to the retailer

• May not use website over concerns of credit-card fraud

• Goods not arriving on time/ faulty give a negative experience

• Not able to connect on a personal level

What is online banking?

using the internet to access bank accounts via a secure website

Why might someone use online banking?

• Check their bank balance

• View or print bank statements

• Pay bills online

• Set up new, separate accounts

• Transfer money from their accounts

• Pay using NFC

How does online banking work?

1. customers use a username and password to log on to the website

2. for additional security they may be asked security questions

3. once online they can carry out a range of activities

Advantages for the customer

• Website is available 24/7

• Access their account globally or at home

• Faster payment allows money to be moved immediately

Disadvantages for the customer

• Not able to deposit or withdraw cash

• If website is down, accounts are inaccessible

• Difficult to sort specific problems

Advantages for the bank

• Fewer staff required as no need to visit bank

• E-statements save on paper and postage costs

• Attract a larger customer base globally

Disadvantages for the bank

• Security risks and cybersecurity threats

• Not all customers have access to internet

• Create and maintain complex security systems

What is a simulation?

a computer model to represent a real-life object

How are simulations created?

large volumes of data and mathematical equations producing 3D graphics

When are simulations used?

• Pilots learning to fly

• Car manufactures testing designs

• Architects creating models of buildings

What is virtual reality?

using simulations to recreate experiences in a virtual world and immerse the user using sensory hardware

What is the benefit of simulations?

• No costly fees or long hours/ in-person training

• No risk to the person, mistakes are alright and it can be fun.

How are simulations used to train for jobs?

• Training courses allow military personnel to practice without a physical set

• Body scanners are used to produce a 3D model where surgeons can practice on the virtual patient before carrying it out

How are simulations used in education?

• Experiencing experiments that are difficult to perform in class

• Virtual field trips or visiting a museum or battle site

What is multimedia?

integration of text, audio, images and videos into a digital platform

What are gaming applications?

electronic games played on devices such as games consoles, mobile phones and computers

How do gaming applications work?

rules and increasing levels of difficulty they must comply with to move on

How has gaming developed?

From installation of discs alone to cloud services and online multiplayer

What does MMORPG mean?

Massive Multiplayer Online Role Playing Game

How are gaming applications useful in education?

• allow users to apply knowledge support their learning within a virtual world

• use various roles to experience different situations, enhancing learning

• multimedia assets increase motivation and communication skills of the learner

How are gaming applications useful in training?

can provide immediate feedback, helping users to evaluate what they have achieved.