Learning and teaching in the digital world 1

The Australian Curriculum implies:

• ICT is critical to all learning.

• ICT is useful in learning mostly in the secondary years of schooling.

• ICT is best used at home to enhance learning.

• ICT be used only in the science, mathematics and technology (STEM) areas

Which of the following teaching strategies does not indicate a shift away from teacher-led learning to student-led learning

• Problem solving.

• Inquiry learning.

• Collaborative learning.

• Learning through taking notes from the board.

Which of the following statements represents a way that a teacher or school may help to address the digital divide?

• Making sure homework always requires students to think critically after finding answers using Google

• Ensuring only the latest software and hardware is used in their classes

• Giving students an alternative way to complete homework that does not involve using digital technologies

• Making sure parents are included in the educational process

• Ensuring the Australian Curriculum literacy general capability is covered in their lessons

What is a digital pedagogy?

• A  method and practice of teaching that facilitates the use of digital technologies.

• A method of teaching that involves collaboration and cooperation amongst the students

• A method of teaching that encourages the use of play in education

• A method of teaching that acknowledges that children are at different stages in their development

• An area of study that requires the use of the internet

Information and Communication Technology (ICT) is a general capability in the Australian Curriculum.

• True

• False

Which type of activity using ICT always requires learners to be digital content creators?

• Creative Activity

• Creative Activity

  Purposeful Activity.

• Experimental Activity.

• Independent Activity.

Teachers should develop students who are:

(Select all that apply)

• Digital content creators

• Technology innovators.

• Digitally fluent users of technology.

Creating a digital movie that they have scripted, filmed and edited is motivating for students as it produces a real, authentic artefact.

• True

• False

A goal of technology education in schools to learn all about Microsoft Office.

• True

• False

LEGO Robotics does not provide:

• Opportunities for curriculum integration

• Opportunities for fine motor development.

• Opportunities for learning in literacy and numeracy.

• Opportunities to increase the amount of time students spend working productively at their desk.