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What are the essential skills and competencies needed for students to thrive in the 21st century?

• Critical thinking, problem solving, and digital literacy

• Mathematics, science, and history knowledge

• Social media usage, gaming, and texting abilities

• Physical education, arts, and music skills

What do you think the SAMR framework entails in terms of technology integration in educational settings?

• Limited use of technology for specific subjects only

• Complete elimination of technology from educational settings

• Sole reliance on traditional teaching methods without technology

• Substitution, augmentation, modification, and redefinition of technology usage

What prior knowledge or understanding do you have about the field of Computer-Assisted Language Learning (CALL)?

• Use of technology for physical education and sports training

• Use of technology for science and mathematics education only

• Use of traditional teaching methods without technology

• Use of computer technology specifically in language education

What is the role of technology in 21st century learning?

• To prepare students for the future of work through engaging, collaborative, and student-centered learning

• To eliminate traditional teaching methods and rely solely on technology

• To create a divide between students based on their access to technology

• To limit the development of essential skills and competencies in students

What is the term used to refer to the gap or disparity in access to digital technologies and the internet?

• Digital divide

• Technology gap

• Internet disparity

• Digital disparity

What is the definition of digital literacy according to Gilster?

• The ability to play video games and use the internet

• The ability to create digital content

• The ability to use social media effectively

• The ability to understand and use digitized information

What is the term used to describe individuals who are inherently fluent in the language of computers, video games, and the internet?

• Technology experts

• Computer wizards

• Digital natives

• Internet geniuses

What is the category of knowledge that involves the ability to navigate, comprehend, and create online texts that employ hyperlinks effectively?

• Mobile literacy

• Spatial literacy

• Hypertext literacy

• Multimodal literacy