Quiz on Educational Technology

Which of the following best defines educational technology?

• The study of educational theories

• The use of technology to enhance teaching and learning

• The development of software applications for business

• The use of social media for communication

Educational technology includes which of the following?

• Hardware and software used in education

• Teaching strategies and instructional design

• Theoretical foundations of learning with technology

• All of the above

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of educational technology?

• It aims to improve the learning process

• It focuses only on online learning

• It integrates theories of learning and pedagogy

• It involves the development and use of instructional materials

Which learning theory primarily influenced the early development of educational technology?

• Constructivism

• Behaviorism

• Connectivism

• Humanism

Which of the following is considered an early form of educational technology?

• Printed books

• Projectors

• Abacus

• Smartboards

The invention of the printing press in the 15th century had a major impact on education by:

• Increasing access to knowledge

• Replacing teachers with books

• Eliminating the need for lectures

• Limiting the use of written texts

The 20th century saw the rise of audio-visual technology in education. Which of the following was NOT widely used during this period?

• Radio broadcasts

• Overhead projectors

• Smartphones

• Television

What major shift in educational technology occurred with the rise of the internet?

• The use of multimedia in classrooms

• The rise of distance learning and online education

• The elimination of textbooks

• The decline of traditional classrooms

The 21st century is marked by the increasing use of:

• Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR)

• Blackboards and chalk

• Typewriters for typing lessons

• Physical encyclopedias for research

Behaviorism focuses on:

• Active participation of students in constructing knowledge

• Stimulus-response learning and reinforcement

• Problem-solving and critical thinking

• Social interaction and networking