Technology For Teaching
Which of the following is NOT a Web 2.0 technology tool?
Digital Calculator
What is one possible limitation to using a social network in the classroom?
Distractions
Mobile learning requires close teacher supervision to be successful.
False
Since social networking sites are recreational, they cannot engage users in learning.
False
Teachers are NOT responsible for providing guidance about appropriate student behavior and interaction with others in cybersettings.
False
Why would a teacher choose to use a collaborative social networking tool, such as Microsoft Teams, to challenge gifted students?
Networking with other students within their class will provide opportunities to learn from others.
What are some ways you might integrate digital audio into your classroom teaching and learning activities?
One way to integrate digital audio into classroom teaching and activities is to use audio books. Students are able to hear the text in a clear and correctly pronounced way when using audio books. The audio could be played with individual headsets or speakers so the whole class could listen simultaniously. Students can also follow along with the text in front of them. This helps both visual and auditory learners.
What is one advantage of using Padlet in the classroom?
They enable users to organize photos, video, and other information onto digital boards by lesson, unit, study-level, or subject area.
Online productivity tools can be a free or low cost alternative for traditional software productivity suites.
True
Students rely on having access to Internet technologies via mobile devices more than any other devices.
True
Surfing the Web at home is an example of informal learning.
True
Teachers should help students understand when to use text abbreviations and when to use good writing skills.
True
Web 2.0 technologies provide multiple avenues for learners to access information.
True
How are social networking sites different from wikis?
Wikis are for the purpose of spreading and gaining knowledge about information. They can be created by practically anyone who chooses to use them. Social networking sites can also be created by anyone, however the purpose and functions are different than wikis. Social networking sites are mainly for communicating with people to socialize instead of gaining knowledge. Social networking sites are typically not used for educational purposes, although they can be.
Mobile apps are valuable to a teacher because:
they maximize the potential of mobile devices as a learning tool.