Educational Technology

A drill and practice software provides exercises in which students can work on items one at a time and receive feedback on their correctness. Which of the following characteristic should be considered in selecting the appropriate drill and practice software?

• The graphics in the software must always support the topic being discussed
• The processes involved should not affect the pace of the activity
• The answer judging of the software must be accurate
• The content must highlight positive messages rather negative ones 

An instructional game software allows learners to practice their skills in a more engaging manner through a game. Which of the following characteristics should be considered in selecting the appropriate instructional game software?

• The representation of a particular activity is realistic and accurate.
• The processes involved should affect the pace of the activity.
• The answer judging of the software must be accurate.
• The content must highlight positive messages rather negative ones 

 One limitation of using instructional game software is the confusion of game-rules between real life-rules. Which of the following best describe this situation?

• The game cannot be implemented due to lack of resources
• It is difficult to maintain balance between motivation and learning
• It draws away attention of students from real purpose of learning
• The students may face difficulty in transferring the skills learned through games to real life situations

 What software tool can be used to create, edit and update web pages?

• RubiStar  
• Microsoft WebMatrix
• SurveyMonkey
• iRespond

What software tool can be used to create a test or test item bank online?

•  Worksheet Work
• Adobe Dreamweaver
• Easy Test Maker
•  Quark Express

 Which of the following software support tool allows users to enrich their knowledge in specialized content?

• Research and Reference Tools
• Material Generator Tools
• Content Area Tools
• Planning and Organizing Tools

What software tool can be used to create charts and graphs to illustrate data entries?

• SmartDraw
•  iStockPhotos
• .Zoomerang
• . KidPix

What software tool can be used to modify photos to be inserted into documents?

• PowerSchool
• Adobe Photoshop
• Quia Web
• Adobe Pagemaker

What software tool can be used to help users widen their vocabulary?

• Vernier LabQuest
• MapQuest
• AutoCAD
• Webopedia

. Which software tool allows students to develop their own musical compositions?

• Garageband
• AutoCAD
• Babylon9
• Cute PDF