ED 606: Chapter 4 Quiz

Why is it important for schools and classrooms to reflect the reality of a technology-infused society?

• To ensure students get better grades

• To prepare students for the digital lives they will lead

• To reduce the cost of traditional teaching materials

• To make the teaching process easier for teachers

How should technology be integrated into the classroom?

• Only for administrative purposes

• As a supplementary tool for traditional teaching methods

• As an integral part of teaching, learning, and preparing students for the 21st century

• To replace all traditional teaching methods

What is one concern educators might have about integrating technology into teaching and learning?

• The cost of new technologies

• The level of technology literacy needed to manage a digital classroom

• The availability of technical support staff

• The impact on traditional teaching methods

What is expected of educators beyond being competent in basic technology skills like accessing e-mail and searching the Internet?

• Developing new technologies for the classroom

• Organizing digital files and creating websites

• Becoming technology experts and leading technical support teams

• Communicating classroom technology needs, handling baseline technology support issues, and knowing when to request additional technical support

What does RAM capacity influence in your classroom computers?

• Which software packages will run on your classroom computers

• The number of computers that can be connected to a network

• The physical space required for computer setup

• The type of peripherals that can be attached to the computer

Why is a basic understanding of software essential for technology management in a digital classroom?

• It helps in selecting the right type of hardware

• It ensures the correct configuration of network settings

• It provides instructions to use the computer for a specific task

• It influences the physical setup of the classroom

What should teachers do if they observe students having difficulty with classroom keyboards?

• Provide additional training on keyboard use

• Replace the keyboards with more suitable ones

• Install new software to improve typing skills

• Switch to voice recognition software

What does a monitor's resolution refer to?

• The clarity and crispness of its images

• The size of the screen

• The speed at which it processes information

• The amount of storage available

What is a key characteristic of a flash drive that makes it different from other storage devices?

• It has moving parts.

• It requires external power to operate.

• It cannot be used on different computers.

• It does not have moving parts.

How do e-books address diverse learning styles within the text itself?

• By having limited search capacities.

• By embedding audio and visual enhancements in the text.

• By not allowing digital note-taking.

• By being expensive and difficult to update.