Deck 1: Exploring 21st Century Learning

Question 1

Which of the following is an example of "TeacherFocus"?
A.A digital student assessment tool
B.An Internet based bank of instructional videos
C.A virtual community of practice for teachers
D.A manufacturer of clicker systems

Answer 1

A virtual community for teachers

Question 2

Which statement best defines instructional technology?
A.Anything that carries information between a source and a receiver
B.A systematic approach for using technology and media to facilitate student learning
C.Online courses
D.The integration of teacher and student use and knowledge of tools and techniques to improve student learning

Answer 2

The integration of teacher and student use and knowledge of tools and techniques to improve student learning

Question 3

The effectiveness of instruction depends on the teacher's careful planning and selection of appropriate resources.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

When instruction is teacher-centered,technology and media are used to support the presentation of instruction.

Question 5

Teachers can receive financial penalties and prison time for knowingly violating the copyright law.

Question 6

Mr.Radley is preparing instructional materials for the media component of his social studies lesson.Which of the following is an example of an instructional material?
A.The radio
B.The Rainforest,National Geographic DVD
C.The teacher's computer
D.A Nintendo Wii

Question 7

When students use technology to direct their own instruction,what is the role of the teacher?
A.Disciplinarian
B.None; the technology is the teacher.
C.Casual observer
D.Facilitator of learning

Question 8

Which of the following statements does NOT describe a digital student.
A.Checks YouTube for a video tutorial about creating a homemade volcano
B.Uses social media such as Facebook to discuss homework assignments
C.Uses the computer to research and type a term paper for 10th grade English
D.Plays video games on a home gaming system

Question 9

___________________ is a general term for specific items used within a lesson.It is the interaction of the students with the ___________________ that generates and reinforces actual learning.
A.Educational games
B.ASSURE
C.Instructional materials
D.General Literacy

Question 10

Copyright refers to the legal rights to an original work and it protects the financial interests of the creators,producers,and distributors.

Question 11

Material on the Internet is NOT subject to copyright law.

Question 12

______________________ is the six-step model that will guide teacher planning and provide structure for creating effective lessons using technology.
A.Framework for 21st Century Learning
B.Technology Integration
C.ASSURE
D.Smart Board

Question 13

Which of the following is NOT a media format?
A.LCD projector
B.Music CD
C.PowerPoint Slide
D.DVD

Question 14

Assistive technologies can be described as :
A.Low tech (magnifying glass,for example)
B.Medium tech (such as a book light for increased reading visibility)
C.High tech (an assistive device requiring a computer)
D.All of the above

Question 15

When selecting a media format,teachers should consider the instructional setting.

Question 16

The purpose of instructional media is
A.Entertainment and advertisement
B.Replacement of the teacher
C.Reduction of planning time
D.Communication and learning

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of using technology?
A.Digital storage of information
B.Additional time required to learn new technologies
C.Tools to differentiate instruction
D.Learning can be extended beyond the physical classroom

Question 18

Which of the following best describes a digital teacher?
A.Mr.Myers teaches Algebra II for Florida Virtual School.
B.Mr.Kaderli begins each US History lesson with a PowerPoint he has downloaded from the Internet.One student is in charge of advancing the slides while the other students take notes.While the class views the PowerPoint,Mr.Kaderli enters grades into the electronic gradebook on his computer.
C.Mrs.Zimmerman's 4th grade class regularly makes use of videoconferences to interview professionals in the field of science.Recently,Mrs.Zimmerman showed the class a short Brain Pop video about fossils.After the video,she used Prezi to present additional information about the topic.Some of the Prezi slides were hyperlinked to external websites with additional resources and educational games online.Following the lesson,Mrs.Zimmerman uploaded the Prezi to her class website.She then instructed the class to brainstorm questions for interviewing an archeologist.Students take turns writing interview questions on the teacher's smart board.
D.Although she primarily uses the curriculum provided by her school system Miss Wood also uses the Internet to research ideas for her 8th grade Social Studies classes.Miss Wood combines the topics she finds online with the textbook curriculum.In class,students participate in group discussions and debate current events.

Question 19

Student interaction with instructional materials does NOT influence learning.

Question 20

Which of the following describes NETS-T?
A.A "T" shaped mobile device for recording student-reading progress
B.National Education Technology Standards for Teachers
C.Nationwide Educator Teaching Simulations for Technology
D.A software program designed to "catch" teachers using technology

Question 21

Explain the three types of instruction as described in the classroom continuum: face-to-face,distance learning,and blended learning.

Question 22

The classroom shift from traditional to digital is varied.It differs "from teacher to teacher and school to school." What are the four phases of moving toward digital integration?

Question 23

Copyright Law contains Fair Use guidelines to provide educational exceptions for teachers and their students.Outline the four basic criteria for determining fair use in an educational setting.

Question 24

How might the ASSURE model help teachers address the needs of learners with physical challenges?
A.It will help teachers assess the need of the student and then design instruction that addresses the objective.
B.ASSURE includes a list of assistive technologies specific to learners with physical needs.
C.This model encourages the teacher to ask the student how he/she learns best.
D.ASSURE does not address learners with physical challenges.

Question 25

Which of the following describes NETS-S?
A.An educational mobile device for students
B.Nationwide Educator Technology Simulations for Students
C.National Education Technology Standards for Students
D.A technology-enhanced tool for science labs

Question 26

As a classroom teacher,what resources are available to you that can help you gain additional knowledge about technology?
A.Media Specialists
B.Technology Coordinators
C.Area universities
D.All of the above

Question 27

Differentiate between technology and media.

Question 28

Discuss the status of the technology gap in today's PK-12 schools.

Question 29

The instructional strategy that combines the use of video and Constructivist learning strategies is known as:
A.Personal response systems
B.Response to Intervention
C.NETS-S
D.Flipped Classroom
Short-Answer and Essay Questions.

Question 30

List three instructional uses and/or benefits of PRS (clickers).

Question 31

Discuss how instructional technologies might help students with unique learning needs.