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“Information technology provides teachers an endless choice of multimedia, software, applications and devices for creating more exciting, interactive lessons. [...] Information Technology is indivisible part of education in the twenty-first century, when used correctly in the classroom, it can allow students to experience situations and circumstances that the students of 20 years ago could only dream about. Through technology, books and figures can suddenly become alive and applicable to the real world. In addition, information technology provides an even greater avenue for interaction between teacher and students. At the English lessons different videos, exercises, games, listening drills may be done. So, it makes learning English available to a wider range of learners as well.” (Rodinadze; Zarbazoia, 2012, p.272)
Choose the alternative that brings WRONG information about Information Technology in the classroom.

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C) Information technology makes education available to a wider range of learners. Teachers who use classroom computers for project-based or differentiated instruction reach students with the same learning styles. Teachers also use computers to provide adapted lessons for students with disabilities. Online education assists adult learners as well, by allowing people with part-time jobs and family responsibilities to obtain professional certifications or college degrees.

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A) Information technology opens the doors for better distance learning programs, allowing those in disadvantaged areas to have access to the same education as the privileged. Because this technology makes information accessible from nearly any location with a mobile device or laptop, courses can be more flexible, meaning those with full schedules who may not have the time or opportunity to further their education can choose to enroll in online courses and complete assignments on their own time.

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B) Interactive audio and video allow real time communication using phones and computer at the English lessons. Voice over Internet Protocol enables a person's voice to be transmitted through an Internet connection. Voice and multimedia presentations can also be delivered to a dispersed class with questions and answers taking place in real time.

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D) Multimedia presentation software empowers both educators and learners to organize, present and consume information in novel ways. For example, at the English lessons different presentations may be made according to the theme with the help of computer and overhead projector. In addition, advanced multimedia software can empower educators to design audio-visual narrative themes involving the student's actual participation (learning video games). Adobe Flash offers industry-standard products assisting developers in creating such applications. With advancements in information technology like multimedia applications and interactive software, teachers can increase literacy and understanding in any subject.

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E) The ability to collaboratively edit documents from various locations is another benefit of information technology in education. For example, students and educators utilizing cloud computing to store their homework can also modify the document's access settings to allow multiple editors and contributors to participate in an assignment. This empowers educators to design work assignments for teams of students working to get hand, in so doing, cultivate a teamwork ethos preparing them for the workplace.

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