Question 1

Technologies enable students with diverse learning needs to take control of their learning and achieve their learning goals through:

Accepted Answer

A)  Supporting learning, cognition, memory and task performance 
B)  Amplifying cognitive abilities, supporting cognition, memory and task performance 
C)  Amplifying cognitive abilities, supporting learning, social and personal development, enhancing memory and task performance 
D)  All of the options given here 
A)  Supporting learning, cognition, memory and task performance 
B)  Amplifying cognitive abilities, supporting cognition, memory and task performance 
C)  Amplifying cognitive abilities, supporting learning, social and personal development, enhancing memory and task performance 
D)  All of the options given here C

Question 2

Scanning as an assistive technology involves:

Accepted Answer

A)  Viewing text quickly with one's eyes to quickly read it 
B)  Using the keyboard to make choices on the computer screen 
C)  Using an optical scanner to digitise images 
D)  Making a choice on the computer screen by activating a switch when the desired choice is identified 
A)  Viewing text quickly with one's eyes to quickly read it 
B)  Using the keyboard to make choices on the computer screen 
C)  Using an optical scanner to digitise images 
D)  Making a choice on the computer screen by activating a switch when the desired choice is identified D

Question 3

Alternative keyboards:

Accepted Answer

A)  Are minor adaptations of a standard keyboard 
B)  Require extensive training to use them efficiently 
C)  Can accommodate specific cognitive challenges 
D)  Require some muscle strength to operate them effectively 
A)  Are minor adaptations of a standard keyboard 
B)  Require extensive training to use them efficiently 
C)  Can accommodate specific cognitive challenges 
D)  Require some muscle strength to operate them effectively C

Question 4

"Curriculum leads, technology supports" suggests that for students with diverse learning needs to be successful at school there needs to be the integration of digital technologies with existing curriculum.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The website Scootle provides digital resources that are linked to curriculum content.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Define and discuss the concept of Universal Design. Be sure to include the underpinning principles as well as Universal Design's relationship to assistive technology.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Define and discuss the concept of Universal...

Question 7

Medical or speech and language therapy diagnostic labelling of students can help to identify the most effective teaching and learning approaches for each child.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Several skills are required to use a switch interface successfully. These include:

Accepted Answer

A)  Good communication skills, social, cognitive and fine motor skills 
B)  Good communication, literacy and numeracy skills 
C)  Cognitive, literacy and fine motor skills 
D)  Motor, sense, cognitive and social skills 
A)  Good communication skills, social, cognitive and fine motor skills 
B)  Good communication, literacy and numeracy skills 
C)  Cognitive, literacy and fine motor skills 
D)  Motor, sense, cognitive and social skills

Question 9

Research has shown spell checkers to be beneficial tools for students with learning difficulties.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Technologies are fundamental to the successful inclusion of students with disabilities in schools.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Medical or speech and language therapy diagnostic labelling of students can help to identify the most effective teaching and learning approaches for each child.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The four levels of technology integration described on the SAMR continuum are:

Accepted Answer

A)  Substitution, augmentation, modification and redefinition 
B)  Definition, substitution, augmentation and modification 
C)  Definition, substitution, augmentation and redefinition 
D)  All of the options given here 
A)  Substitution, augmentation, modification and redefinition 
B)  Definition, substitution, augmentation and modification 
C)  Definition, substitution, augmentation and redefinition 
D)  All of the options given here

Question 13

Universal Design principles appear to have been used to design tablet technology and the various applications that can run on it.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Kidspiration is a specialised clicker and software package for use with students with physical disabilities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Describe alternatives to a computer mouse that will enable students who may or may not be able to use their hands to operate a computer.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Describe alternatives to a computer mouse that...

Question 16

The computer can be a beneficial assistive technology for students with disabilities through the use of:

Accepted Answer

A)  Spell checkers 
B)  Word prediction 
C)  Word processors 
D)  All of the options given here 
A)  Spell checkers 
B)  Word prediction 
C)  Word processors 
D)  All of the options given here

Question 17

The best way to ensure consistency in the development and maintenance of technology infrastructure and on-site technical support between educational sectors and schools is:

Accepted Answer

A)  Allocate the same amount of resources to all schools 
B)  Hire more IT specialists 
C)  Adopt the principles of universal design in all schools 
D)  All of the options given here 
A)  Allocate the same amount of resources to all schools 
B)  Hire more IT specialists 
C)  Adopt the principles of universal design in all schools 
D)  All of the options given here

Question 18

When differentiating the curriculum, teachers must consider the purposes of schooling, the domain, the intentions of the teaching sequence and the outcomes they are working towards in order to successfully link teaching, learning and assessment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which of the following factors have NOT been recognised in research as determining the successful use of digital technologies?

Accepted Answer

A)  Most up-to-date technologies 
B)  School leadership 
C)  School culture 
D)  Professional learning for teachers 
A)  Most up-to-date technologies 
B)  School leadership 
C)  School culture 
D)  Professional learning for teachers

Question 20

When a student is in a multi-sensory area it is important to observe:

Accepted Answer

A)  What music they are listening to 
B)  Whether their behaviour changes and what contributes to this change 
C)  Whether lighting changes their behaviour 
D)  All of the options given here 
A)  What music they are listening to 
B)  Whether their behaviour changes and what contributes to this change 
C)  Whether lighting changes their behaviour 
D)  All of the options given here

Technologies enable students with diverse learning needs to take control of their learning and achieve their learning goals through:

Scanning as an assistive technology involves:

Alternative keyboards:

"Curriculum leads, technology supports" suggests that for students with diverse learning needs to be successful at school there needs to be the integration of digital technologies with existing curriculum.

The website Scootle provides digital resources that are linked to curriculum content.

Define and discuss the concept of Universal Design. Be sure to include the underpinning principles as well as Universal Design's relationship to assistive technology.

Medical or speech and language therapy diagnostic labelling of students can help to identify the most effective teaching and learning approaches for each child.

Several skills are required to use a switch interface successfully. These include:

Research has shown spell checkers to be beneficial tools for students with learning difficulties.

Technologies are fundamental to the successful inclusion of students with disabilities in schools.

Medical or speech and language therapy diagnostic labelling of students can help to identify the most effective teaching and learning approaches for each child.

The four levels of technology integration described on the SAMR continuum are:

Universal Design principles appear to have been used to design tablet technology and the various applications that can run on it.

Kidspiration is a specialised clicker and software package for use with students with physical disabilities.

Describe alternatives to a computer mouse that will enable students who may or may not be able to use their hands to operate a computer.

The computer can be a beneficial assistive technology for students with disabilities through the use of:

The best way to ensure consistency in the development and maintenance of technology infrastructure and on-site technical support between educational sectors and schools is:

When differentiating the curriculum, teachers must consider the purposes of schooling, the domain, the intentions of the teaching sequence and the outcomes they are working towards in order to successfully link teaching, learning and assessment.

Which of the following factors have NOT been recognised in research as determining the successful use of digital technologies?

When a student is in a multi-sensory area it is important to observe:

Embracing Inclusion

The Australian Educational Landscape

Resourcing Inclusion

Curriculum Adaptations

Inclusive Practices

Behaviour Support and Management

Supporting Outstanding Learners

Literacies and Numeracy

Early and Middle Years of Schooling

Secondary School and Beyond

Social and Interpersonal Development in Schools

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Exam 6: Inclusive Technology

Technologies enable students with diverse learning needs to take control of their learning and achieve their learning goals through:

Scanning as an assistive technology involves:

Alternative keyboards:

"Curriculum leads, technology supports" suggests that for students with diverse learning needs to be successful at school there needs to be the integration of digital technologies with existing curriculum.

The website Scootle provides digital resources that are linked to curriculum content.

Define and discuss the concept of Universal Design. Be sure to include the underpinning principles as well as Universal Design's relationship to assistive technology.

Medical or speech and language therapy diagnostic labelling of students can help to identify the most effective teaching and learning approaches for each child.

Several skills are required to use a switch interface successfully. These include:

Research has shown spell checkers to be beneficial tools for students with learning difficulties.

Technologies are fundamental to the successful inclusion of students with disabilities in schools.

Medical or speech and language therapy diagnostic labelling of students can help to identify the most effective teaching and learning approaches for each child.

The four levels of technology integration described on the SAMR continuum are:

Universal Design principles appear to have been used to design tablet technology and the various applications that can run on it.

Kidspiration is a specialised clicker and software package for use with students with physical disabilities.

Describe alternatives to a computer mouse that will enable students who may or may not be able to use their hands to operate a computer.

The computer can be a beneficial assistive technology for students with disabilities through the use of:

The best way to ensure consistency in the development and maintenance of technology infrastructure and on-site technical support between educational sectors and schools is:

When differentiating the curriculum, teachers must consider the purposes of schooling, the domain, the intentions of the teaching sequence and the outcomes they are working towards in order to successfully link teaching, learning and assessment.

Which of the following factors have NOT been recognised in research as determining the successful use of digital technologies?

When a student is in a multi-sensory area it is important to observe:

Embracing Inclusion

The Australian Educational Landscape

Resourcing Inclusion

Curriculum Adaptations

Inclusive Practices

Behaviour Support and Management

Supporting Outstanding Learners

Literacies and Numeracy

Early and Middle Years of Schooling

Secondary School and Beyond

Social and Interpersonal Development in Schools

Filters