Exam 7: Evaluating Educational Technology and Integration Strategies

Briefly describe the Evaluation Cycle.

An effective Web page loads in a reasonable amount of time, has a pleasing visual appearance, and is easy to navigate.

Because Web sites often contain inaccurate, incomplete, or biased information, evaluating Web resources presents a unique challenge. Teachers must know how to evaluate Web sites and teach their students how to do the same. List and describe at least seven criteria you should consider when evaluating a Web site.

A ____ is a document provided by the grant source that details the information teachers and schools need to write a successful grant proposal.

Teachers are finding that many of the technology resources and integration activities can dramatically enhance the instruction of students with special needs.

____________________ is the information a Web page provides.

A portfolio assessment ____.

A Web scavenger hunt is an inquiry-oriented activity in which students explore the resources of the Web using discovery learning to find answers to teacher-created questions.

If a Web page is a good one, it will state clearly when the page was last revised or updated to show ____.

To integrate technology effectively into the curriculum requires planning, time, dedication, and resources.

Critical Thinking Case 7-2 You have several computers and even a computer lab available at your school. Which of the following locations would offer all students hands-on experience with technology for the purposes of drill and practice, remediation, collaborative learning, and tutorials, for example?

School computer labs are used often to teach technology skills or subject-specific skills ____ the rest of the curriculum.

Finding the right educational technology can be difficult, especially for new users of technology. You would like preview software and speak with other teachers who have used the software. Which of the following would be the best place to get that information?

The ____ of educational technology like that in the accompanying figure is important before instruction begins, during the instructional period, and after instruction has taken place.

To ____ is to determine the value or to judge the worth of an item.

____________________ educational technology like that in the accompanying figure involves determining if the technology is appropriate and if it enhances the teaching and learning.

Judgment is any method used to understand the current knowledge that a student possesses.

____ curriculum usually includes instruction in history, geography, civics, and economics.

A Web site on asteroids by a distinguished astronomy professor has more authority than an astronomy Web site created by an amateur stargazer.