MODULE CODE: COM3704
STUDENT NUMBER:
EXAMINATION DATE: 10 NOVEMBER 2022
STUDENT:
10/11/2022
SIGNATURE DATE
1
, Department of Communication Science: Online Oct/ Nov examination 2022
DECLARATION OF OWN WORK FOR NON-VENUE BASED EXAMINATION
MODULE CODE:
COM3704
I,
(STUDENT NUMBER) confirm that:
✓ This EXAMINATION PAPER contains my own original ideas and work.
✓ I have NOT shown, or shared, my examination paper or answers with
anyone.
✓ I have not engaged in group work.
✓ I have not used the Internet to source my answers or examples.
✓ I have used my prescribed textbook and study-guide to answer the questions.
✓ Those ideas, or work, that are not my own, have been cited through in-text
referencing which I have familiarised myself with in the TL CMNALL/E/301
✓ I acknowledge that not including a signed (initialed) Declaration results in
a failure of 0%.
✓ I have not submitted the ideas or work contained in this MODULE for any other
tertiary education credit.
Policy on Research
Ethics.pdf
✓ I have read the University’ s Policy of Research Ethics
✓ I have read and understood the PLAGIARISM POWERPOINT FOR UNDER-
GRADUATE STUDIES (available under ADDITIONAL SOURCES on myUnisa)
✓ I have familiarised myself with the library guides ON PLAGIARISM AND
ETHICS offered by Unisa’ s library: https://libguides.unisa.ac.za/research-
support/plagiarism
✓ I have read and understood Unisa’ s Policy for Copyright Infringement and
Plagiarism, and I am aware that plagiarism is punishable in terms of the
Copyright Act (Act 98 of 1978) and I have read the regulations of the University
of South Africa in this respect, available online:
https://www.unisa.ac.za/static/corporate_web/Content/Apply%20for%20admission/Document
s/Policy_copyright_infringement_plagiarism_16November2005.pdf
_________________ __10/11/2022__
INITIALS ONLY DATE
2
, QUESTION 1
What role can the Internet plays as a teaching and learning tool? Provide three (3)
advantages and disadvantages of the Internet as a teaching and learning tool and your
discussion should include issues pertaining to the digital divide.
In order to answer this question, you should refer to the prescribed textbook and at
least TWO (2) of the additional prescribed readings on this topic. No other sources will
be allowed.
Your discussion should include:
1.1 The role of the Internet as a teaching and learning tool. (10)
1.2 Advantages and disadvantages of the Internet as a teaching and learning tool.
(8)
1.3 A discussion of the issue of the digital divide in relation to using the Internet
as a teaching and learning tool. (7)
[25]
The internet as a teaching tool is beneficial in a sense that according to Lesame,
Mbatha and Sindane (2012:4) state it can be interactive, collaborative and exploratory
whereby it is also flexible and students can choose when to cooperate with the material,
it is also learner centered whereby a learner has control and to what extend the learner
can be engaged with learning and can allow learners to participate without high costs
such as having a huge class in a physical sense whereas it can be accessible to those
registered for distance learning.
Lesame et al (2012:4) states that according to Graham, Cagiltay, Craner, Lim and Duffy
(2000) mentions that through distance learning, it is important have good teaching
practices and their research revealed that through specific courses, it is encouraged to
encourage active learning whereby students are presented with real-world assignments,
students are encouraged to communicate with their lectures through emails and calls,
and, encourage to express their views. However, there are always areas that require
improvement such as encouraging cooperation from students, constant feedback from
lecturers and a user-friendly interface for students to utilize.
Furthermore, using the internet is quite challenging for many people who became
exposed to using the internet at a later stage or couldn’t grasp the minimum. Digital
3
STUDENT NUMBER:
EXAMINATION DATE: 10 NOVEMBER 2022
STUDENT:
10/11/2022
SIGNATURE DATE
1
, Department of Communication Science: Online Oct/ Nov examination 2022
DECLARATION OF OWN WORK FOR NON-VENUE BASED EXAMINATION
MODULE CODE:
COM3704
I,
(STUDENT NUMBER) confirm that:
✓ This EXAMINATION PAPER contains my own original ideas and work.
✓ I have NOT shown, or shared, my examination paper or answers with
anyone.
✓ I have not engaged in group work.
✓ I have not used the Internet to source my answers or examples.
✓ I have used my prescribed textbook and study-guide to answer the questions.
✓ Those ideas, or work, that are not my own, have been cited through in-text
referencing which I have familiarised myself with in the TL CMNALL/E/301
✓ I acknowledge that not including a signed (initialed) Declaration results in
a failure of 0%.
✓ I have not submitted the ideas or work contained in this MODULE for any other
tertiary education credit.
Policy on Research
Ethics.pdf
✓ I have read the University’ s Policy of Research Ethics
✓ I have read and understood the PLAGIARISM POWERPOINT FOR UNDER-
GRADUATE STUDIES (available under ADDITIONAL SOURCES on myUnisa)
✓ I have familiarised myself with the library guides ON PLAGIARISM AND
ETHICS offered by Unisa’ s library: https://libguides.unisa.ac.za/research-
support/plagiarism
✓ I have read and understood Unisa’ s Policy for Copyright Infringement and
Plagiarism, and I am aware that plagiarism is punishable in terms of the
Copyright Act (Act 98 of 1978) and I have read the regulations of the University
of South Africa in this respect, available online:
https://www.unisa.ac.za/static/corporate_web/Content/Apply%20for%20admission/Document
s/Policy_copyright_infringement_plagiarism_16November2005.pdf
_________________ __10/11/2022__
INITIALS ONLY DATE
2
, QUESTION 1
What role can the Internet plays as a teaching and learning tool? Provide three (3)
advantages and disadvantages of the Internet as a teaching and learning tool and your
discussion should include issues pertaining to the digital divide.
In order to answer this question, you should refer to the prescribed textbook and at
least TWO (2) of the additional prescribed readings on this topic. No other sources will
be allowed.
Your discussion should include:
1.1 The role of the Internet as a teaching and learning tool. (10)
1.2 Advantages and disadvantages of the Internet as a teaching and learning tool.
(8)
1.3 A discussion of the issue of the digital divide in relation to using the Internet
as a teaching and learning tool. (7)
[25]
The internet as a teaching tool is beneficial in a sense that according to Lesame,
Mbatha and Sindane (2012:4) state it can be interactive, collaborative and exploratory
whereby it is also flexible and students can choose when to cooperate with the material,
it is also learner centered whereby a learner has control and to what extend the learner
can be engaged with learning and can allow learners to participate without high costs
such as having a huge class in a physical sense whereas it can be accessible to those
registered for distance learning.
Lesame et al (2012:4) states that according to Graham, Cagiltay, Craner, Lim and Duffy
(2000) mentions that through distance learning, it is important have good teaching
practices and their research revealed that through specific courses, it is encouraged to
encourage active learning whereby students are presented with real-world assignments,
students are encouraged to communicate with their lectures through emails and calls,
and, encourage to express their views. However, there are always areas that require
improvement such as encouraging cooperation from students, constant feedback from
lecturers and a user-friendly interface for students to utilize.
Furthermore, using the internet is quite challenging for many people who became
exposed to using the internet at a later stage or couldn’t grasp the minimum. Digital
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