Supporting Technology Integration for School Leaders / ESU ED810

According to the text (Chapter 1), what role did play have in the education of children in hunter-gatherer societies?

• Children in agricultural societies were allowed more freedom to play and explore.

• Children in agricultural societies were expected to help with labor, reducing their time for play and exploration.

• Children in agricultural societies learned through play in the same way as hunter-gatherer children.

• The concept of education did not change with the rise of agriculture.

How did the use of technology in education evolve with the advent of the internet and mobile devices in the early 2000s? (Chapter 1)

• It restricted communication between students and teachers to ensure privacy.

• It became solely focused on testing and memorization.

• It reduced the importance of hands-on, interactive learning.

• It led to a focus on collaboration, information access, and the expression of students’ thoughts.

What is one of the recommended ways to simplify the process of finding quality educational resources for technology integration in the classroom?
(Chapter 2)

• Follow teacher bloggers who specialize in technology integration.

• Purchase expensive software packages.

• Use only pre-approved educational platforms.

• Limit technology use to only one subject area.

What resource does Jennifer Gonzales offer to help teachers integrate technology effectively? (Chapter 2)

• A series of face-to-face workshops.

• A collection of technology-free lesson plans.

• The Teacher’s Guide to Tech and the Cult of Pedagogy website.

• A guide on using textbooks in the classroom.

What is the primary purpose of the SAMR model? (Chapter 3)

• To help educators evaluate the effectiveness of their teaching strategies.

• To show the impact of technology on teaching and learning.

• To assess student learning outcomes.

• To compare different educational tools and apps.

What does the PICRAT model focus on? (Chapter 3)

• The transformation of traditional classroom methods.

• The integration of content knowledge and pedagogy.

• The stages of technology use from basic to advanced.

• How technology impacts student interaction and teaching practices.

Which of the following is a potential benefit of using virtual reality (VR) in K-12 classrooms? (Chapter 4)

• VR can be used for virtual field trips and immersive experiences

• VR makes learning more affordable for all students

• VR helps students with severe disabilities to communicate more easily

• VR only works with high-end computers and is not accessible for most students

Which of the following describes the impact of ChatGPT in education, according to the text? (Chapter 4)

• ChatGPT only helps in creating multiple-choice questions.

• ChatGPT replaces the need for textbooks in classrooms.

• ChatGPT can generate large amounts of text quickly and convincingly, potentially transforming K-12 teaching.

• ChatGPT is used primarily for grading assignments in real-time.

According to Carol Ann Tomlinson, what are the three primary ways to differentiate instruction? (Chapter 5)

• By modifying content, teaching methods, and classroom setup

• By modifying content, process, and product

• By modifying content, assessment, and pace

• By modifying content, process, and product

Which app is recommended for visual learners to help them with brainstorming and creating flowcharts? (Chapter 5)

• Lucid

• Mindly

• Picmonic

• Audacity