GACE 3

Which of the following rules is unlikely to be part of a computer lab's code of student conduct?

• Students may not leave their seats without permission

• Students should raise their hands to be recognized during lessons.

• Students may not interfere with the learning of others.

• Students should respect the space, rights, and property of others.

Answer explanation

Generally, students are allowed to move around the computer lab to consult with teachers, access printers and scanners, or collaborate with classmates.

An instructional technology coordinator is working with a student who is using desktop publishing software to publish a newsletter. The coordinator advises the student that the present layout violates the design principle of balance. Which of the following has the student most likely done?

• Mixed the sizes of the graphics

• Used too large a font size for captions below images

• Forgotten to fill the negative spaces

• Arranged all the graphics on one side of the page

Answer explanation

Visual balance matches the size and weight of objects on each side of a page. Several small items or one large item on one side of a page without other images on the other side result in visual imbalance.

An instructional technology coordinator has observed a marked reduction in the number of students using the computer lab before and after school. The school principal suggests that the coordinator conduct a student survey and examine the results to determine possible solutions to the problem. The principal's suggestion is an example of

• collaborative inquiry

• critical incident analysis

• reflective practice

• action research

Answer explanation

Action research is inquiry or research in the context of focused efforts to improve the quality of an organization and its performance Typically, it is designed and conducted by practitioners who analyze the data to improve their own practice

An instructional technology coordinator makes a handout for parents that identifies which of the school's networked databases can be accessed remotely Which of the following is the likely purpose of the handout?

• To instruct non-computer literate parents

• To promote the use of digital resources for school assignments

• To support students in becoming independent learners

• To notify parents of resources available to students beyond the school day

Answer explanation

Parents are unlikely to knew about digital resources for home use if they are not notified by the school.

Which of the following is the best reason for instructional technology coordinators to attend formal instruction, in-service training, and activities held by professional organizations throughout their careers?

• To refresh their knowledge of teaching practices and instructional strategies

• To stay abreast of research and best practice in instructional technology

• To reevaluate their role within the school and greater communities

• To network with colleagues in their field

Answer explanation

The general purpose of a professional organization is to provide leadership for the development, promotion, and improvement of a particular profession. To meet this goal, professional organizations act as a source of scholarship in the field by providing members with access to research and activities that promote best practice.

An experienced instructional technology coordinator is mentoring Ms. Lincoln, a novice computer education teacher. Which TWO of the following can Ms. Lincoln expect of her mentor?

• Co-teaching her class

• Mediating disputes with parents

• Collaborating with her on instructional design

• Recommending learning opportunities she can participate in

Answer explanation

Mentors do not mediate disputes with parents and are not expected to oo-teach their mentee's classes. They do, however, provide guidance on other aspects of the mentee's professional life, such as collaborating on lesson design and informing the mentee about professional development opportunities.

Which of the following distinguishes study groups from other types of professional learning activities?

• They are teacher organized and led.

• hey require participants to keep portfolios.

• They pair novice teachers with experienced mentors.

• They use student data to inform curriculum development

Answer explanation

Teacher study groups are teacher-led and teacher-organized conversations based on common goals achieved through collaborative work.

The advisor to the communications club asks the instructional technology coordinator for help in selecting appropriate tools for students who are producing an on line school news broadcast. Which TWO resources will be most appropriate for creating and editing an on line news broadcast?

• An iPad with a video creation app

• An iPod with a sound recording app

• A laptop with a webcam and Skype

• A laptop with a webcam and Windows Movie Maker

Answer explanation

An iPad can take video and a video app allows for editing A laptop computer with a Web cam and Windows Movie Maker will allow students to both acquire and edit video.

A school district is seeking an application for the computer lab that allows teachers to interact with students on an individual, small group, or whole-class basis. Which of the following applications best meets the district's need?

• Remote assistance software

• Content management system

• Student information system

• Enterprise content software

Answer explanation

Remote assistance software enables teachers to control a number of student workstations in a computer lab from one central workstation.

An instructional technology coordinator is presenting a workshop to help teachers create individual Web pages for posting on the district's website. The presentation should contain a caution about which of the following practices?

• Posting due dates for projects and tests

• Including hyperlinks to other district Web pages

• Identifying students in photographs

• Providing teachers' contact information

Answer explanation

Caution should be used when publishing student information on a district Web page Student privacy is violated when a school staff member posts a student's name, class work, or photo on a district website.