Deck 7: Evaluating Educational Technology and Integration Strategies

Question 1

____ refers to a student's current competency level or the skill level the student can achieve for a specific learning objective.

A) Affiliation level
B) Academic level
C) Ability level
D) Authority level

Answer 1

C

Question 2

____ refers to the credibility of the person or persons who author and maintain the Web site.

A) Ability
B) Affiliation
C) Authority
D) Audience

Answer 2

C

Question 3

____ means the software like that shown in the accompanying figure has well-grounded instructional properties, provides appropriate content, and teaches what is intended.

A) Evaluate
B) Content
C) Valid
D) Assessment

Answer 3

C

Question 4

Web page ____can be provided using a variety of media to convey facts, opinions, and news.

A) authority
B) affiliation
C) technical quality
D) content

Question 5

The ____ is the most comprehensive source of tools and resources to help you evaluate educational technology.

A) Florida Educational Technology Conference
B) school district
C) Web
D) federal Department of Education

Question 6

A(n) ____ is a detailed scoring guide for assessment.

A) checklist
B) rating scale
C) examination
D) rubric

Question 7

How well software or an app presents itself and how well it works is referred to as ____.

A) ability level
B) technical support
C) technical quality
D) academic level

Question 8

The ____ of a Web site is the way it is arranged.

A) content
B) competency
C) design
D) authority

Question 9

____ is the process of determining or interpreting the intent or purpose of the Web page.

A) Currency
B) Objectivity
C) Assessment
D) Authorization

Question 10

To be considered appropriate, educational technology like that shown in the accompanying figure must ____.

A) be motivational
B) be suited to the educational situation
C) support learning at the correct level of student ability
D) all of the above

Question 11

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

A) currency
B) authority
C) audience
D) content

Question 12

When evaluating educational software like that in the accompanying figure, ____ is the most important area to consider.

A) content
B) topic
C) creativity
D) assessment

Question 13

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

A) study
B) estimate
C) evaluate
D) summarize

Question 14

A simple way to determine the ____ of a site like the one in the accompanying figure is to examine the URL and domain name to identify what type of organization maintains the Web page.

A) authority
B) affiliation
C) design
D) rating scale

Question 15

A technology ____ is a meeting dedicated to provide a vast array of information and resources for teachers, including workshops and presentations by educators on hundreds of technology topics.

A) conference
B) fair
C) gathering
D) committee

Question 16

____ is any printed or online information that provides assistance in installing, using, maintaining, and updating the software.

A) Documentation
B) Technical support
C) Authentication
D) Technical description

Question 17

____ is a service that hardware and software manufacturers and third-party service companies offer to customers to provide answers to questions, repairs, and other assistance.

A) Documentation service
B) Technical reconstruction
C) Authentication service
D) Technical support

Question 18

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.

A) establishment
B) evaluation
C) comprehension
D) all of the above

Question 19

____ is based on grade level with increments to determine if a student is performing at the appropriate level.

A) Ability level
B) Level of affiliation
C) Level of authority
D) Academic level

Question 20

The ____ is the individual or group intended to view and use a given Web page.

A) authority
B) congregation
C) audience
D) affiliation

Question 21

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

A) Mathematics
B) Exceptional education
C) Science
D) Social studies

Question 22

When evaluating student projects, teachers should consider students' originality, imaginative and innovative approach, and artistic abilities - all aspects of ____.

A) flowcharting
B) planning
C) content
D) creativity

Question 23

A portfolio assessment ____.

A) is a more complex form of a checklist that lists a numerical value, or rating, for each criterion
B) is an evaluation of student assignments or projects over a period of time
C) provides approximate estimates of student performance and yields appropriate generalizations about students' skills and abilities
D) is a testing site, which includes multiple choice, fill-in-the blank, true/false, short answer, and essay questions

Question 24

____ curriculum usually includes instruction in reading, writing, listening, viewing, speaking, and literature.

A) Social studies
B) Mathematics
C) Arts
D) Language arts

Question 25

A more complex form of a checklist that lists a numerical value, or rating, for each criterion is called a(n) ____.

A) checklist
B) appointment list
C) grading scale
D) rating scale

Question 26

____ curriculum usually includes instruction in all curriculum areas with adaptations made for students with unique characteristics or special needs, including students who are gifted, learning disabled, physically disabled, emotionally disabled, or mentally disabled.

A) Social studies
B) Mathematics
C) Exceptional education
D) All of the above

Question 27

As shown in the accompanying figure, a(n) ____ is a teacher-created document that contains hyperlinks to teacher-selected Web sites that assist in teaching content-specific curriculum objectives.

A) curriculum instrument
B) curriculum resource page
C) word processing document
D) informative document

Question 28

Software planning tools such as ____ help students and teachers quickly develop and communicate ideas using flowcharts, concept maps (like the one shown in the accompanying figure), and story webs.

A) flowcharts
B) PowerPoint
C) HyperStudio
D) Inspiration

Question 29

Which of the following is NOT a valid assessment tool for technology-based student projects?

A) checklists
B) colleague viewpoints
C) rating scales
D) teacher observation

Question 30

Traditionally, teachers use many different evaluation techniques in the final stage of instruction or when assessing ____.

A) student objectives
B) curriculum development
C) curriculum goals
D) student performance

Question 31

A(n) ____ is a predetermined list of performance criteria.

A) appointment list
B) checklist
C) grade scale
D) list for the curriculum

Question 32

____ Web sites is an important aspect of maximizing the value of the Web, for teachers and students, both in and out of the classroom.

A) Outlining
B) Evaluating
C) Creating
D) Estimating

Question 33

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

A) integrated into
B) connected with
C) combined with
D) isolated from

Question 34

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

A) grant proposal
B) reading for philosophy
C) grantee
D) request for proposal (RFP)

Question 35

To help meet the constant challenge of motivating students to learn, teachers must change their traditional roles to become ____ of learning.

A) instructors
B) facilitators
C) teachers
D) faculty

Question 36

____ assessment measures learning by testing a student's ability to master practical benchmarks.

A) Authentic
B) Real
C) Objective
D) Alternative

Question 37

Project-based assessment is an innovative approach of assessment that focuses on ____.

A) drill and practice
B) student projects
C) a grading scale
D) a rating scale

Question 38

When integrating technology, some teachers and schools are moving towards a nontraditional approach of student assessment, known as ____ assessment.

A) learner
B) reliable
C) alternative
D) real

Question 39

Learning experiences that demonstrate real-life connections between lessons and the world are called ____ learning.

A) reliable
B) achievement
C) actual
D) authentic

Question 40

____ learning techniques are methods that present ideas and information through graphical webs.

A) Planetary
B) Multimedia
C) Concept
D) Visual

Question 41

All of the information on the Web is placed there by reliable sources.

Question 42

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

Question 43

Student projects should be interesting and unique, but should not reflect an understanding of the content.

Question 44

Modified Multiple Choice A well-designed Web site is determined by ____.

A) the use of the color blue
B) the ease with which content is delivered to the user
C) the way it uses instructional design principles
D) the use of Arial font

Question 45

Colleagues usually are not a good resource for identifying potential software and other resources.

Question 46

Once you have identified a particular software package or an app potentially suited to your curriculum needs, you should purchase it before you evaluate the software.

Question 47

Evaluating the effectiveness of technology is an easy task.

Question 48

A site with a .com domain is operated by an entertainment business; as shown in the accompanying figure, an .edu domain is controlled by a government institution.

Question 49

When used for assessment, teacher observation is a set of evaluation criteria that specifies the required characteristics for each level of quality, usually identified by a number or level of points earned.

Question 50

Teachers only should evaluate the learning experiences after the instruction has taken place.

Question 51

Project-based assessment is an innovative approach of assessment that focuses on assessing student projects.

Question 52

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

Question 53

Modified Multiple Choice Evaluation of educational technology involves determining if the technology ____.

A) is appropriate
B) enhances the teaching process
C) enhances the learning process
D) is different enough from other similar tools to warrant evaluation

Question 54

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

Question 55

Ability level refers to a student's current competency level or the skill level they can achieve for a specific learning objective.

Question 56

The Web is the least comprehensive source of tools and resources to help you evaluate educational technology.

Question 57

Modified Multiple Choice Which of the following is a suggestion for integrating technology in a one-computer classroom?

A) enhancing lectures and presentations
B) obtaining Internet access
C) creating a class blog
D) maintaining a student database

Question 58

Modified Multiple Choice Teacher observation involves ____.

A) having teachers notice when students are highly motivated during the learning process when technology is used
B) observing how long the students work on a given objective
C) observing the length of time students will continue a task in order to master the content and skills
D) observing how teachers institute rubrics in their pedagogy

Question 59

Modified Multiple Choice The evaluation cycle includes evaluation ____.

A) during instruction
B) after instruction
C) before instruction
D) none of the above

Question 60

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

Question 61

____________________ refers to a student's current competency level or the skill level he or she can achieve for a specific learning objective.

Question 62

Teachers can divide centers by subject area and then create activities that continuously change to match the curriculum or lessons being taught.

Question 63

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

Question 64

A(n) ____________________ should list a number of important evaluation criteria, including content, documentation and technical support, ability and academic levels, and technical quality and ease of use.

Question 65

A flowchart is a drawing that allows students to design and layout a project or assignment before creating it on a computer. ___________________________

Question 66

Using a computer lab can offer teachers instructional opportunities that are not possible in a one-, two-, or even a five-computer classroom.

Question 67

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

Question 68

Learning progression is when the content engages students to use higher-order thinking skills. ___________________________

Question 69

The grantee is the teacher, school, or organization to which the grant funds or equipment are transferred.

Question 70

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.

Question 71

Educational technology must be suitable for the educational situation, must be motivational, and must promote learning at the correct levels of student ability and academic achievement to be considered __________________.

Question 72

The ____________________ is the most comprehensive source of tools and resources to help you evaluate educational technology.

Question 73

A rubric is a detailed curriculum for assessment, based on stated criteria. ___________________________

Question 74

At present, most school districts already have sufficient funding to incorporate technology at all levels throughout the district.

Question 75

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

Question 76

There are very few ways to integrate educational technology with only one computer in your classroom.

Question 77

A document provided by the grant source that details the information teachers and schools need to write a successful grant proposal is called a reasonable form proposal (RFP).

Question 78

Planning is one of the most important variables for good instruction.

Question 79

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

Question 80

Social centers are an effective way to create a flexible learning environment with many options for students. ___________________________