Practice Exercises

Which of these is NOT included in the Philippine National Standards for ICT in education?

• Communication

• Collaboration

• Creativity

Answer explanation

The Philippine ICT National Standards domains are based on UNESCO's ICT Competency Framework for Teachers. These domains are:

• 1. Understanding and Applying ICT in Education

• 2. Curriculum and Assessment

• 3. Pedagogy

• 4. ICT

• 5. Organization and Administration

• 6. Teacher Professional Learning

• 7. Teacher Disposition

While creativity is an important skill, it is not one of the core domains outlined in the Philippine ICT National Standards.

The other options (Communication, Collaboration, and Citizenship) are relevant to the standards. These skills are essential for teachers to effectively integrate ICT into their teaching practices and prepare students for the digital age.

Which of the following is NOT one of the categories in the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) standards for students?

• Global Collaboration

• Technology Operations and Concepts

• Financial Literacy

• Digital Footprint

Answer explanation

Financial Literacy is NOT one of the categories in the ISTE standards for students.

Which of the following explains the purpose of the ICT National Standards?

• To provide a framework for what students should know and be able to do with technology.

• To promote physical education standards

• To establish guidelines for cooking classes

• To regulate traffic laws

Answer explanation

To provide a framework for what students should know and be able to do with technology.

What is the focus of the Pedagogical Competency in the UNESCO ICT Framework for Teachers? 

• Integration of technology into teaching practices
• Focus on administrative tasks instead of teaching
• Exclusion of technology in teaching practices
• Use of traditional teaching methods only

A pre-service teacher is struggling to incorporate technology into her teaching methods. Which area of expertise in the UNESCO ICT Framework for Teachers would be most helpful to her?

• Technology

• Pedagogy

• Assessment

• Content Knowledge

Answer explanation

The area of expertise in the UNESCO ICT Framework for Teachers that focuses on teaching methods and strategies is Pedagogy, which would be most helpful to the pre-service teacher struggling with incorporating technology.

A Highschool Teacher is having difficulty managing the use of technology in his classroom. Which area of expertise in the UNESCO ICT Framework for Teachers would best equip him to handle this challenge?

•  Pedagogical

• Technical

• Managerial

• Professional

Answer explanation

The best area of expertise in the UNESCO ICT Framework for Teachers to handle the challenge of managing technology in the classroom is Managerial, as it focuses on effectively organizing and overseeing the use of technology in educational settings.

Teacher Cassandra, wants to incorporate the use of Facebook into her lessons but is worried about the potential ethical and legal implications. Which skill set outlined in the UNESCO ICT Framework for Teachers would best help her navigate these concerns?

• Professional

•  Pedagogical

• Technical

• Managerial

Answer explanation

Teacher Cassandra should utilize the Professional skill set outlined in the UNESCO ICT Framework for Teachers to navigate the ethical and legal implications of incorporating Facebook into her lessons.

If the teacher wants to use technology to communicate with parents. Which UNESCO ICT Framework for Teachers competency addresses this?

• Pedagogical

• Technical

• Managerial

• Social

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'Social' as it addresses the use of technology to communicate with parents, focusing on interpersonal skills and relationships.

Mr. Cerano desires to increase their technological proficiency and knowledge in the classroom. In what area of the NCBTS of the Philippines would this circumstance be addressed?

• Domain 1: Social Regard for Learning

• Domain 2: The Learning Environment

• Domain 3: Diversity of Learners

• Domain 4: Curriculum and Planning

Answer explanation

The circumstance of increasing technological proficiency and knowledge in the classroom would be addressed in Domain 4: Curriculum and Planning.

In an effort to foster stronger connections with both students and colleagues, Teacher Leno desires to demonstrate ethical and professional conduct. In what area of the NCBTS of the Philippines would this circumstance be addressed?

• Domain 1: Social Regard for Learning

• Domain 2: The Learning Environment

• Domain 3: Diversity of Learners

• Domain 4: Curriculum and Planning

Answer explanation

Teacher Leno's desire to foster connections aligns with Domain 1: Social Regard for Learning, emphasizing ethical and professional conduct.