Educational Technology Quiz No. 1

What is the purpose of an informative tool in educational technology?

• To manipulate information, constructing new knowledge or synthesized information or visualizing one’s understanding

• To facilitate communication between learners or between teachers or learners and teachers beyond the classroom

• To situate learners in an environment where they may experience the learning context or environment or happenings

• To provide vast amounts of information in various formats such as text, sound, graphics or videos

What does research tell us about information-based approaches in educational technology?

• They are the most effective approach to learning

• They do not result in meaningful, deep and sustained learning

• They result in meaningful, deep and sustained learning

• They are only effective for non visual learners

What is the differentiation between Educational Technology and Instructional Technology?

• Educational Technology is often associated with, and encompasses, instructional theory and learning theory, while Instructional Technology includes other systems used in the process of developing human capability

• Instructional Technology covers the processes and systems of learning and instruction, while Educational Technology encompasses instructional theory and learning theory

• Instructional Technology is often associated with, and encompasses, instructional theory and learning theory, while Educational Technology includes other systems used in the process of developing human capability

• Educational Technology covers the processes and systems of learning and instruction, while Instructional Technology encompasses instructional theory and learning theory

What is the definition of Learning according to Lever-Duffy, et al., 2005?

• A transfer of knowledge that can be ensured only when all components of the process have been incorporated

• A process of acquiring new information and skills

• A method of teaching and instruction

• A cognitive process of understanding new concepts

What is the purpose of a constructive tool in educational technology?

• To manipulate information, constructing new knowledge or synthesized information or visualizing one’s understanding

• To provide vast amounts of information in various formats such as text, sound, graphics or videos

• To facilitate communication between learners or between teachers or learners and teachers beyond the classroom

• To situate learners in an environment where they may experience the learning context or environment or happenings

What is the purpose of a situating tool in educational technology?

• To manipulate information, constructing new knowledge or synthesized information or visualizing one’s understanding

• To facilitate communication between learners or between teachers or learners and teachers beyond the classroom

• To provide vast amounts of information in various formats such as text, sound, graphics or videos

• To situate learners in an environment where they may experience the learning context or environment or happenings

What is the purpose of a communicative tool in educational technology?

• To provide vast amounts of information in various formats such as text, sound, graphics or videos

• To manipulate information, constructing new knowledge or synthesized information or visualizing one’s understanding

• To situate learners in an environment where they may experience the learning context or environment or happenings

• To facilitate communication between learners or between teachers or learners and teachers beyond the classroom

What is the purpose of an authentic approach using technology in educational technology?

• To provide vast amounts of information in various formats such as text, sound, graphics or videos

• To facilitate communication between learners or between teachers or learners and teachers beyond the classroom

• To manipulate information, constructing new knowledge or synthesized information or visualizing one’s understanding

• To situate learners in an environment where they may experience the learning context or environment or happenings

1. What is the primary focus of educational technology?

• Enhancing teaching methods

• Improving student performance

• Creating ethical guidelines

• Managing school budgets

Which term refers to the theory and practice of designing, developing, utilizing, managing, and evaluating processes and resources for learning?

• Educational Technology

• Instructional Technology

• Learning Theories

• Technology Integration