Chapter 4 EDU 606

Does the input device consist of?

• disc and jump drive

• keyboard and mouse

• connection cord and jump drive

• screen and monitor

Does the output device consist of?

• screen and monitor

• connection cord and hard disc

• monitor and printer

• screen and printer

Kathleen is a new teacher who has chosen to participate in a district committee considering new technology acquisitions for her grade level. This activity is typical of which district technology process?

• Application programming

• Inservice training

• Strategic planning

• Technology integration

It is important to consider the following characteristics when selecting a printer for your classroom?

• Number of pixels

• Stylus preparation

• Clarity of color

• Dots per inch

Which is an example of a common input device essential for the digital classroom?

• Printer

• Monitor

• Speaker

• Mouse

In schools, which of the following is an advantage of having networks?

• RAM capability

• Internet connectivity

• Open access for all students

• Restricted communications

What program communicates with the computer on how to function, how to manage its own operation, and is designed for specific hardware?

• An operating system

• An application

• An optical disc

• Software specifications

When selecting the software for your classroom computers, which of the following is critical information?

• The software is consistent with the classroom computer specification

• The software addresses all learning styles

• The software is the same grade level as the class you are teaching

• The software features both text and colorful graphics

Which technology can convert a hard copy image to a digital graphic or editable document?

• Laser printers

• Scanners

• Facsimiles

• Smartphones

Your class assignment is to have students diagram the parts of a flowerer a science project, which technology would support students in this project?

• Digital camera

• Text-to-speech software

• Scanner

• Graphics tablet