Technology in Education

What is one benefit of using technology in the classroom?

• Standing at the copy machine for extended amount of time

• Automatic grading and frequent feedback

• Broken and unsharpened pencils

• Out-dated materials and references

How can students benefit from technology in the classroom?

• Only teacher-directed learning

• Student-directed learning

• Additional resources to buy

What are different ways to communicate online?

• emails

• videos (vlogs)

• online diaries (blog)

• all of the above

What is an impact to student learning of having access to the internet and technology in the classroom?

• All learning must be project-based or challenge-based learning.

• Students can access knowledge in as-needed basis.

• Teachers are not needed in the classroom, as computers can supply all aspects of learning.

• Processes like math, spelling, and writing are becoming not necessary as computer can do all those things.

Choose all technology tools that a teacher may use to communicate, guide, or engage students.

• Electronic gradebook to track and monitor student progress

• Google Form that automates grading and feedback

• Twitter to connect with authors or artists

• Email labels to categorize and prioritize communication

Blended learning combines face to face and online learning.

• True
• False

How can technology support all students in their learning needs? (select all that apply)

• Students may only use the supports that the teacher is able to use.

• Student accounts can be personalized to each student.

• There are limits to resources so that only one student can use the learning support at a time.

• Students can access the supports in an as-needed basis.

In a digital classroom, teachers should

• be the experts of the technology tools and resouces.

• disregard previous pedagogical-based studies and learning.

• be open to facilitation of learning, instead of the dispensing of knowledge.

• not allow students to direct the learning, as only what is in a textbook or prescribed curriculum is all that is available for students to learn with.

An example of a person using technology initially designed for the military that has greatly affected our daily life habits?

• A teenager pumps gasoline into a new car.

• A man uses a credit card to pay for new purchases.

• A woman uses a Global Positioning System to navigate around town

• A pediatrician vaccinates patients against polio.

21st century skills require media and _______ literacy.

• creative
• information
• language