Technology in Education Quiz

In the article "Intersection of Digital and Media Literacy" (2010) in module one we learned that, "media literacy teaches youth to be critically engaged consumers of media". In what ways does digital media enable students to participate in digital media?

• Compassionate, caring, and ethical ways.

• Wise, safe, and ethical ways.

• Caring, wise, and safe ways

In chapter one the text book Mobile Learning the authors describe the importance of smartphones and internet enabled mobile devices (McQuiggan, Kostrko, McQuiggan & Sabourin, 2015). How does the use of these devices bring children closer to the paradigm that adults are working in?

• Smart phones and internet enabled mobile devices pushes students educational paradigm children experience to closely mirror the working paradigm.

• Children are pushed towards a working paradigm instead of encouraging rich educational experiences.

• Children are forced to live in a two worlds and are not able to use mobile devices in schools and are encouraged to not discuss technology during the school day.

In the article "Redefining Technology in Libraries and Schools" what is the main difference between redefinition and modification (Jacobs-Isreal & Moorefield-Lang, 2013)?

• Redefinition is when technology is used for task design while modification occurs when there is a creation of a new task and idea.

• Modification is when one type of technology is a direct substitute for another type while redefinition is when technology is used in the creation of a new task and idea.

• Redefinition is when technology is used the in creation of a new task and idea and modification is when technology is used for task and idea redesign.

If a teacher asked a student to choose from the apps Wordle, Tableau, or Inkspace what type of presentation is teacher asking the student to produce ("How Can Technology Enhance Student Creatvitiy," 2015)?

• Infographic

• Mind-Mapping

• Brainstorming

• Cartoon and comic strip tools

In the article "The Basics of Blended Learning" the author Catlin R. Tucker shares five tips to broaden teachers use of technology and ease into blended learning (Tucker, 2013). Which of the following is NOT a tip that was shared in the article?

• Think big, but start small.

• Students should already know where to get online.

• Patience is a virtue when trying something new.

• Technology shouldn't be just a frill.

• Weaving media together makes them stronger.

Within the module five reading requirements was the article "Enhancing Learning Through Differentiated Technology" (Stern, 2015). The term differentiated learning is characterized by all but the following.

• Students can be grouped based on skills, interests, readiness, or by choice.

• There is purposeful use of flexible grouping while keeping the lesson's goals in mind.

• Teachers are teaching to the "average" student to reach most students.

In the article, "Digital Citizenship Means Character Education for the Digital Age" the author gives the following description, "ready to take on the task of creating academic and character programs tailored for raising an intelligent caring generation of students who understand the responsibilities associated with a digital lifestyle" for which of the following group of people (Ohler, 2012)?

• Ideal Principals

• Ideal superintendents

• Ideal parents

• Ideal teachers

• Ideal school board

The article, "Digital Citizenship for Educational Change" listed nine elements of digital citizenship (Ribble, 2012). Which one of the nine elements is defined as, "electronic standards of conduct or procedures (Ribble, 2012)?

• digital etiquette

• digital access

• digital law

• digital rights and responsibilities

In the article, "Using QR Codes to Differentiate Learning for Gifted and Talented Students" QR codes are defined as, "two dimensional square patterns that are capable of coding information that ranges from web addresses to links to YouTube videos" (Siegle, 2015). Which of the following is not listed as an advantage to using QR codes?

• QR codes make learning with technology easier for students.

• QR codes motivationally engage students in new ways.

• QR codes save time typing.

• QR codes eliminate errors in entering addresses incorrectly.

• QR codes make using phones easier for students.

Fill in the blank. Chapter 16 of the text book Mobil Learning the authors state, "Successful BYOD implementations have found that allowing students to use their devices actually _________misuse (McQuiggan, Kosturko, McQuiggan &Sabourin, 2015).

• increases

• decreases

• encourages

• discourages