Exam 11: Technology and Teaching

Using Universal Design for Learning with the general education curriculum means that students can access materials more easily and teachers can teach and assess ____________________ more effectively.

Electronic gradebooks can do all of the following EXCEPT:

A ____________________ is a handheld device that scans texts and translates it into speech.

Explain how hypertext aids students in better understanding a text. What potential problems might this aid cause, if any?

Two factors that must be considered when determining the usefulness of text-to-speech (TTS) programs are their intelligibility and their _______________.

A Whiteboard differs from a traditional chalkboard in that:

Have students demonstrate a well-designed PowerPoint presentation based on a mock lesson plan. They may either present the PowerPoint to the class or turn in handouts of a few slides to show they understand the principles of a well-executed presentation.

When used along with handouts of a presentation, ____________________enhanced lessons represent a form of universal design that benefits everyone in the classroom, both students with and without disabilities.

Which of the technological tools described in this chapter do you think has the most benefit for the majority of your students, both those with disabilities and those without? Explain why you think this device is the most practical and valuable.

Speech-to-text programs can be especially helpful for students with ____________________ problems.

Students with disabilities can benefit from advances in technology to compensate for ____________________ and motor problems when writing.

A few of the students in your class have both processing and motor difficulties. What technologies might you implement in your classroom to assist these students with completing their next writing assignment? In your answer, be specific about the tools that will help each difficulty and identify the potential drawbacks of each device. What will you do to minimize the potential negative consequences of using these technologies?

An interactive Whiteboard is an electronic presentation device that interfaces with a ____________________.

One of the drawbacks of using text-to-speech (TTS) programs is:

Research has indicated that students who use a Reading Pen benefit from it when they:

What challenges do you anticipate in incorporating assistive technologies in your classroom?

Which of the following is NOT one of the foundations for technology standards for students as identified by the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE)?

What earlier experience influenced Alexander Graham Bell's inventions of the microphone and telephone?

Having three to six points on a PowerPoint presentation slide is helpful because:

The following is NOT a type of electronic IEP technology: