Technology for Teaching and Learning 1

The use of technology to enhance the learning process is called ____ in education?

• IT

• Information Technology

• Digital Policies

• Digitalization

How is educational technology integrated in the teaching learning process?

• Playing computer games

• Ignore it

• Visiting your Facebook

• Introduce, reinforce, supplement and extend skills

In educational technology, teachers should have to:

• Acquire not only computer literacy, but competence as well

• Acquiring computer literacy only

• Competence only

• None of the above

A research study claims that a group of students who used a computer-based technology product tended to perform better on standardized tests than students who did not use the product. In analyzing the scientific validity of this study, which of the following is the most important question to ask first?

• Do the students have the same amount of preparation time prior to taking the standardized tests?

• Did the two groups consist of students who were equivalent in terms of ability and background?

• Were the students instructed using a student-centered or a teacher-centered approach to learning?

• Were both groups of students allowed to use the product while taking the standardized tests?

A teacher is interested in using technology to expand students' understanding of the process of scientific inquiry. Which of the following student activities would most effectively meet this goal?

• Using simulation software to design and conduct investigations

• Using the Internet to participate in virtual field trips

• Using the Internet to research recent scientific discoveries

• Using database software to organize scientific data

A middle school teacher has one computer in the classroom that is connected to the Internet. Which of the following would be the most effective plan for student use of this computer?

• Having students use the computer as a reward for superior performance

• Having students use the computer to practice basic computer skills

• Having students use the computer to complete drill-and-practice activities

• Having students use the computer for research activities

An English teacher is introducing students to the Internet as an information resource. The teacher begins by presenting a lesson on how to use a Web browser. Which of the following would be the most effective next step for this teacher to take?

• Have students find and download software that relates to the class.

• Have students post a question to a social studies newsgroup.

• Have students do a 'treasure hunt' in which they search for answers to questions from a prepared list.

• Have students begin doing independent research on topics of their choice.

Which of the following activities would be most effective in improving students' skills in critically analyzing Internet-based information?

• Using an electronic dictionary to look up vocabulary words

• Evaluating news-related Web sites for objectivity

• Using an online encyclopedia to find information for a research paper

• Learning to use Web-browsing software

Learning by doing is also known as ________________.

• Learning experience

• Cone experience

• Experiential Learning

• Learning Action

What is the focus of instructional planning in using technology?

• Teacher

• Administrator

• Student

• Parent