Chapter 3 K-12 Educ Technology

Mrs. Barth's 5th grade students have completed a yearlong project on Japan. The project involved cross-curricular lessons and culminated in a school-wide Japanese fair and exhibit. This involved project requires a more comprehensive assessment of student performance and products. Which of the following assessments should Mrs. Barth consider?

A rubric

Mr. Chimera will be using a public library DVD and related websites as part of an upcoming lesson about Greek Mythology. Why should Mr. Chimera preview the resources and media prior to using them with his students?

All of these

________ requires learners to use their knowledge, processes and skills in real world applications.

Authentic assessment

Mrs. Olexenko has analyzed her 9th grade learners and has written learning objectives for a biology unit on cellular processes. Now, Mrs. Olexenko is ready to select the materials to support her instruction. Which of the following is NOT an option?

Borrow and install copyrighted software program from the biology teacher next door.

Which of the following NETS-S correlates with student participation and active engagement?

Creativity and Innovation

Which of the following verbs is appropriate for a learning objective?

Define

________ determine if students have the prerequisite skills and knowledge to benefit from the instruction.

Entry tests

The following statements are indicators of what step in the ASSURE model? Did my students learn what I wanted them to learn The assessment matches my learning objectives Are any instructional modifications necessary

Evaluate and revise

Constructivists believe that learning is a passive process.

False

Instructional lessons include ONE teaching strategy.

False

Learning objectives state the maximum learning expectations. In essence, objectives set limits on what students can learn.

False

Practice is an important component of learner participation and engagement with educational software. What is the other important component of learner participation?

Feedback

Which of the following has all of the components of an ABCD objective?

Given a bucket of verbs from the weekly reading story, 3rd grade students will select one verb. Students will act out the verb until guessed by classmates in a game of "charades."

Multiple intelligences, perceptual preferences, information processing habits, and motivation and physiological factors are all psychological traits that refer to a student's:

Learning Style.

The following is a list of steps for which part of the "5Ps" Process? Gather equipment Determine the sequence and how it will be used Note what is needed for each lesson Practice using the resources

Prepare the technology, media, and materials

When students return from Spring Break, Mr. Kensinger will teach his class to divide fractions. How can Mr. Kensinger identify students who may have already mastered this skill?

Pretest

According to the research, which variable has the most influence on how and what students learn?

Prior knowledge

Next week, Mrs. Gramza will be introducing a geography unit on earthquakes. Mrs. Gramza understands that her student's general characteristics may influence their learning. Which of the following is NOT a general characteristic?

Reading levels

________ provide a logical system for evaluating the qualities of specific technology and media.

Selection Rubrics

The ARCS model helps teachers select appropriate instructional strategies. Which of the following is NOT part of the ARCS model?

Surprise

Which of the following statements does not describe learning objectives?

They describe how the lesson will be taught.

Instructional strategies are designed to facilitate student achievement of standards and objectives.

True

Mrs. Benk is unsatisfied with the amount of technology included in her Geology curriculum. She can modify curriculum objectives to add appropriate technology and NETS for her students.

True

Mrs. Ponivas is preparing a learning activity and assessment about the United States Civil War. Mrs. Ponivas should remember that the assessment method depends on the nature of the learning objectives.

True

Teachers can modify curriculum objectives in order to add any missing ABCDs.

True

Preview, Prepare the technology, media, and materials, Prepare the environment, Prepare the learners, and Provide the learning experience describes the "5 Ps" process. During which step of the ASSURE model is the "5Ps" utilized?

Utilize technology, media and materials

The final step in the ASSURE model is evaluate and revise. In order to determine the success of instruction and use of technology and media the teacher must:

assess learner achievement.

In Texas, high school art students take digital photos of their projects made from recycled materials. The class then exchanges these photos as digital postcards with another class in New York. The postcards include descriptions of the art and artist statements. Following the exchange, the classes will engage in a videoconference to discuss the processes and concepts involved in the project. The scenario is an example of technology used as a:

communication tool.

Mrs. Bubar rearranges his classroom furniture. The class is about to use a Smartboard to interact with a website about Dr. Martin Luther King. After the exploring the website, Mrs. Bubar plans to engage the students in a class discussion about Civil Rights. Moving the furniture to meet instructional needs is an example of:

preparing the environment.

Students in a gifted education program have been engaged in a computer simulation game called SimCity. The simulation of building a city from start to finish is an example of technology used as a:

problem solving tool.