Java_B.A.

=//**Java**//= Java is, at its basic foundation, programming language used to power programs like utilities, games, and business applications. Put more simply it is an easy touse technology for developing applications that make using the web easier and more fun. And among the may uses and functions Java has it can be an excellent tool to facilitate learning through technology. To learn more about Java and how it works click on the link below and watch the short video provided. [|About Java]

//**Why Do We Need Java and How Do You Get It?**//
Basically Java is everywhere, most people have either used Java without knowing or has encountered it in some way. There are many webpages and applications that will not work without Java being installed (which is why, most of the time, it comes built in on new computers). All in all, Java technology's versatility, efficiency, dependency, and security make it ideal for network computing. Java is also very easy to install, you simply go to the java.com website and install it. To walk through the step by step process and download the newest version of Java risk free on to your computer click here.

//**Applications Of Java In Education**//
One promising development is for education is Java Applets. These are programs written in Java that require a WWW browser or another Java application to run. There many benefits of Java applets, some of these include:
 * Open Classroom
 * Using the WWW, teachers and students can access information any time and anywhere. In the present educational system, teaching hours are often insufficient for students. Now that many students have access to the WWW, students who may need extra time on certain material could have the opportunity to review from home at their own pace. And those who may not be able to be there physically can also access the information from home.
 * Assessment
 * Traditional methods of assessment such as in-class quizzes can be replaced and/or supplemented with simple Java applets-based multiple-choice on-line tests. This can increase the range of questions that can be asked, as now one is not restricted to the paper format. Such tests can give learners a measure of their understanding of the subject and thus develop confidence. It is also possible to make some of these examinations openly available so that the learner can carry them out in their own time.

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