GACE 1

An instructional technology coordinator wants to update the district's local area network from cable to

Wi-Fi. The proposed change is most likely to succeed if the instructional technology coordinator has first

• based the change on evidence of need from multiple sources

• included stakeholders in the implementation and evaluation of the change

• gained the support of the superintendent and relevant central office personnel for the

  change

• piloted the change with a group of willing participants in a controlled setti

Answer explanation

Correct Answer: C

Option (C) is correct The superintendent and central office personnel are responsible for

developing the district objectives, establishing policies and procedures, and overseeing

professional learning activities. Without their support, the instructional technology

coordinator's initiative is unlikely to succeed

Which of the following is the most effective way for an instructional technology coordinator to inform the

school's administrative staff about the status of technology services and programs?

• Hosting a page on the district website

• Attaching a newsletter to the agenda of faculty meetings

• Writing a monthly report and distributing it to each administrator

• Inviting administrators to visit classrooms and computer labs to observe classes

Answer explanation

Option (C) is correct. A monthly report is most valuable to administrators because it

provides them with regular updates on the progress of the instructional technology program

toward meeting its goals

Which of the following is the initial step in seeking funds from a private source for acquiring equipment or implementing technology service?

• Researching the giving patterns of local corporations

• Establishing a fundraising advisory committee

• Organizing special events and generating press releases

• Stating the need for the equipment or service

Answer explanation

Correct Answer: D

Option (D) is correct A request for funds from a private source, often in the form of a grant

proposal, begins with a description of a specific need and follows with a description of the

actions needed to meet the need.

According to the Children's Internet Protection Act (CIPA), a school must conform to which of the

following regulations to receive federal E-rate funds?

• Students under age nine must have written parental permission to access the

  Internet.

• Schools must install fi lters to prevent students from accessing information that is

  potentially harmful to minors.

• Schools must provide a computer education program to all students beginning in

  grade 3.

• Schools must have Internet safety policies that include monitoring students· online activities.

Answer explanation

Option (D) is correct. Schools and libraries subject to CIPA may not receive the discounts offered by the E-rate program unless they certify that they have an Internet safety policy that includes monitoring the online activities of minors.

Which of the following is an instructional technology coordinator's most important consideration when

developing a budget for implementing a strategic technology plan?

• Replacement of obsolete equipment

• Changes in school population

• ed cost of materials

• Support for curricular programs

Answer explanation

Correct Answer: D

Option (D) is correct The primary goal of a district's instructional technology program is to

help students meet instructional and curricular g oals through the use of technology

Ms. Gaynor has been elected to chair the consortium of district instructional technology coordinators and

computer educators. During the first meeting, members speak passionately for and against the action

plan the group is considering Which of the following approaches will most likely help Ms. Gaynor keep

the discussion focused on the action plan rather than the group members' opinions?

• Requiring that members present evidence to support their viewpoints

• Asserting that decisions will be made by majority rule

• Seeking alternative actions that have not been proposed by any group member

• Postponing any decisions on the plan until the group builds unity

Answer explanation

Correct Answer: A

Option (A) is correct Requiring members to provide evidence for their viewpoints is likely to

reduce discussions based solely on members' opinions.

An instructional technology coordinator is forming a committee of stakeholders to consider and

recommend a replacement for the school's outdated LCD equipment. To conform to the definition of a stakeholder, all committee members should

• have an investment in the successful identification of new LCD equipment

• be trained in computer technology or a related field

• be students, parents, or teachers in the school

• have served on the committee that selected the current LCD equipment

Answer explanation

Correct Answer: A

Option (A) is correct. By definition, a stakeholder is a person with an interest or concern in

something. A person may have the qualities in options (B), (C), and (D), but without an

interest in the outcome of the committee's work, he or she is not a stakeholder.

An instructional technology coordinator is preparing a grant proposal requesting funds to implement an

after-school technology program Which TWO of the following types of information should the grant

proposal include?

• Alternate sources of available funding

• The coordinator's resume

• A detailed description of the program

• The proposed budget

Answer explanation

Correct Answer: C, D

Options (C) and (D) are correct. The usual components of a grant proposal are the

statement of need, goals and objectives, the project activities, an evaluation plan,

organizational information, and attachments, which include a budget.

Which of the following are generally included in a district's acceptable use policy (AUP) ?

• Laws related to copyright and digital resources

• Curriculum objectives for computer education courses

• A chronology of the district's planned technology integration

• Suggested borrowing policies for digital materials held in school libraries

Answer explanation

Correct Answer: A

Option (A) is correct. Acceptable use policies are most likely to include copyright law

because they provide guidelines for the ethical and legal use of a district's digital resources

and equipment.

Which TWO of the following educational sources should an instructional technology coordinator consider

most objective in their evaluation of digital tools?

• Children's Technology Review

• Titlewave

• The Scholastic Store online

• School Library Journal

Answer explanation

Correct Answer: A, D

Options (A) and (D) are correct. Children's Technology Review and School Library Journal

publish reviews of instructional software written by practitioners in the field and are not

financially compensated. Titlewave and Scholastic Store online are commercial entities

whose purpose is to sell their products.