Educational Technology

What does self-determination theory examine according to Krath et al., 2021?

• The importance of educational technology in learning

• The importance of human motivation based on three psychological needs

• The challenges of using educational technology in the classroom

• The strategies for teaching mathematics through games

What are the three psychological needs highlighted by self-determination theory that gamification addresses to motivate students?

• Competence, autonomy, and relatedness

• Engagement, interactivity, and achievement

• Feedback, independence, and competition

• Technology, innovation, and strategy

According to the text, what is the role of educational technology in the classroom?

• To decrease the pace of learning for students

• To provide a distraction from traditional learning methods

• To increase student engagement and participation in class

• To replace the need for teachers in the learning process

What is Prodigy, as mentioned in the text?

• A research program for educators

• A mathematics software program for independent student learning

• A game for teaching educational technology to teachers

• A classroom management tool

What is the purpose of formative assessment as mentioned in the text?

• To allow students to compare their scores with others

• To ensure that students are on the right track for learning in real time

• To provide a final evaluation of student learning at the end of the course

• To discourage students from adjusting their work habits

According to the text, what should teachers do when using educational technology?

• Ensure it requires minimal time to explain

• Use it to replace traditional teaching methods completely

• Always have a backup plan in case the technology fails

• Encourage students to bring their laptops to every class

What is a potential downside of educational technology if not balanced properly, as observed by the author?

• It can distract students from the learning experience

• It can lead to students spending more time learning the technology than the content

• It can make students less interested in mathematics

• It can cause students to forget their homework

What is one way that teachers can use educational technology according to the text?

• To play video games in the classroom

• To conduct all assessments online

• To open pathways to faraway places of learning for students

• To replace all traditional teaching materials

What is one of the applications recommended for middle and high school educators to enhance their lessons?

• Google Docs

• Nearpod

• Microsoft Excel

• Adobe Photoshop

What type of activities can be created with Nearpod according to the text?

• Interactive options such as videos, games, polls, and formative assessments

• Spreadsheet calculations and data analysis

• Photo editing and graphic design

• Writing and publishing articles