9-PPR- Technology-Quiz

Reliable Source / Credible Source

Information presented in a professional way, with a formal tone, includes source documentation, and author and/or publisher information. a textbook

A student has identified the following sources to use during a research project. The teacher has asked the student to assess the list for credibility. Which source should be removed from the list?

Mr. Magoo's Animal Emporium & Travel Blog When compared to the other sources, this is the most likely to be unreliable or less credible. Because this is a blog, there is no guarantee that the author is reliable or even an expert in the field.

Which of the following would NOT be considered a reliable research source?

a blog A blog could be written by anyone, and therefore would not be a reliable source without significant background knowledge and research on the author's expertise.

File

a collection of data

Hardware

a computer and the associated physical equipment directly involved in the performance of data processing or communication functions

Virus

a foreign computer program that runs against the owner's desire and typically runs one or multiple programs

Peer-Reviewed Journal

a high quality source of information which uses experts to screen each article submitted to the publication The New England Journal of Medicine

App

a software application that is designed to perform a specific function for the user and can be utilized for teaching purposes Remind, Canva, Kahoot

Networks (for computers)

a system of computers that share information

Collaboration Software

applications designed for multiple users to share and work on files and documents together

Data Filtering

choosing specific part of data set for viewing

Website

collection of web pages housed under a common domain name that are viewed on an internet browser kids.nationalgeographic.com, learninglab.si.edu

Asynchronous Communication

communication that does not occur at the same place or time Teachers working together on a lesson plan by using collaboration software to track changes and make comments instead of sitting in a room together at the same time to complete the task.

Input/Output Devices

devices that send information to and receive information from computers keyboard, mouse

Technology is best utilized in the classroom when it can accomplish which of the following?

enhances the learning objective Technology is best used to enhance the learning objective of the lesson.

Which is the most important item to keep in mind when choosing an internet article to reference in a research paper?

how credible, reliable, or accurate the source is This is the correct answer because the author wants to have correct, reliable information in the research paper rather than focusing on just opinions or false information.

Blog / Discussion Board

platform for posts about various subjects and comments on the posts Edublogs, Flipgrid

Learning Management System (LMS)

platform used to create and deliver digital content

Multimedia Presentation

presentations that incorporate sounds, images, videos, and text to impart the speaker's message

URL Extension

the notation at the end of a web address that categorizes the website type .edu (extension for websites certified to be managed by an educational institution)

Domain Address

the official name of a website www.si.edu is the domain address for the Smithsonian Institute

Equity

the opportunity for all student to have equal success in their education If technology is required for an assignment, planning to provide access to if some students do not have access at home

Software

the programs, routines, and symbolic languages that control the functioning of the hardware and direct its operation Microsoft word

Memory

the storage of information in the computer

Search Engine

tool used to locate information on the internet Google, Kiddle

Assessment

tools used to evaluate student growth and determine whether educational goals are being met

Word Processing Software

used to create documents; used for planning, drafting, editing, revising, and publishing written work Word, Google Docs

Presentation Software

used to display information with audio and visual components Powerpoint, Google Slides, Prezi

Database

used to store and organize information

Which of the following is the most effective way for a teacher to use technology to increase their productivity?

using real-time collaboration and authoring tools to share documents with students and edit student writing assignments Real-time collaboration and authoring tools can save teachers a lot of time that is wasted copying documents for students and editing student writing and assignments.

Mrs. Jones wants to use a website in her presentation. Which of the following is the most important for her to do first?

Analyze the website and its content to ensure it is appropriate. This is the best option, because before the teacher can present the website to the students, the teacher must be sure of the validity of the content.

When deciding if a source is credible for a research project, which of the following is important for the student to consider? Select all answers that apply. A the publishing company B the publication date C the author's purpose D the credentials of the author

B the publication date Students should ensure that any resource that they use is current for their topic. This is especially true in the sciences, where new research often disproves formerly held beliefs. C the author's purpose It's important to consider the author's purpose in creating the source, as sometimes sources can be biased. D the credentials of the author It's important to consider the credentials of the author to determine their level of expertise on the subject.

Spreadsheet

A tabular view of data with columns and rows; the intersection of a column and row is called a cell.

A tenth-grade English teacher wants her class to use a wide variety of resources and technology in their end-of-year project. She asks each student to use three online sources and two written sources and incorporate a multimedia presentation to show the class. After class, four students who have limited opportunities and technological resources outside of school approach her and express their concern that they may not be able to fulfill all the project requirements because of their limited means. The teacher can best respond and meet the needs of the students using which of the following strategies?

Place students into small groups that consist of students of varying means and abilities while also structuring class time so all students have equal access to the school's equipment. It will be important to let each student know the after-school hours available to access the school resources. Using groups of students of varying means allows the responsibilities between the students to be split to best accommodate individual situations. Also, giving each student equal access to the school resources provides all students the means to meet the minimum requirements of the project.

Ms. Preston is teaching her sixth-grade students how to create a Works Cited page to be included at the end of their research papers. Jackson, one of her students, asks her if he can use the citation generator found at Scribbr.com. Ms. Preston has never heard of this website. How should Ms. Preston respond?

She should tell him that she'd like to preview the site first to determine its quality. Sometimes a student might be aware of a technology tool that the teacher isn't aware of. In these situations, it's important for the teacher to be open to previewing the resource suggested by the student and allowing the student to use it if he or she can benefit from its use.

Which of the following website titles represents a credible source?

The National Science Journal The National Science Journal represents a credible source because peer-reviewed scholarly journals have been checked by many experts to ensure credibility.