Technology

1. A teacher has groups of students working in class on a project that requires the use of computer simulation programs. Because only two computers are available in the classroom, the groups cannot all work on computer-based activities simultaneously. To prevent access conflicts, the teacher has the groups use a signup sheet to reserve computer time during class periods. Which of the following additional steps taken by the teacher will best help ensure that the computer time available to each group will be sufficient to complete work on the project?

• A. Choose a leader for each group who will be responsible for ensuring the group's efficient use of computer time

• B. Give the students written step-by-step instructions for their computer activities

• C. At the beginning of each class period, remind students how many computer sessions remain for completing their projects

• D. Help the groups develop strategies for using their available computer time effectively

2. When Mr. Cohen, a middle school science teacher, introduces a new science topic, he often begins students with a personal story about it. He might tell about the teacher who first taught him about it, desci something about it that he found especially interesting or difficult, or tell a funny story about a related experiment. This type of presentation best reflects an understanding of the importance of

• A. Helping students recognize that they have the potential to specialize in any subject they choose

• B. teaching students how to apply metacognitive thinking in the course of content-area learning

• C. creating an environment in which all students are motivated to rise to high teacher expectations

• D. providing students with a model of the enjoyment and intellectual challenge of learning.

3. Which of the following is the best example of plagiarism?

• A. A study group generating possible test questions from lecture notes and answering them

• B. A lab report using statistics copied verbatim from a study found on a university's Website citing the reference

• C. A literary analysis paraphrasing an author's written words or ideas as if they were one's own without citing references

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  D. An oral report using information that is common knowledge or in common public use with citing references

4. A teacher is helping students identify input devices for a computer. Which THREE of the following are best described as input devices?

• A. Scanner

• B. Mouse

• C. Printer

• D. keyboard

5. A teacher wants to use technology to present new information that includes text, audio, and graphics. Which of the following productivity tools will best accomplish the goal?

• A. A multimedia presentation

• B. A newsletter

• C. A spreadsheet

• D. A social media Web site

6. Which of the following is the most effective use of problem-solving software during a social studies units

• A. Relating the impact of historical events on current events

• B. Facilitating automatic recall of important historical events

• C. Substituting for paper-based worksheets on historical events

• D. Using inquiry skills to explore underlying issues of historical events

7. A high school teacher has placed a document on the computer network with instructions for an assignment. The assignment includes using online information, and the teacher wants to ensure quick access to useful information about the topic. The teacher's best strategy for ensuring would be to include which of the following with the instructions?

• A. A list of the Web addresses of organizations that conduct social studies research

• B. Embedded links to search engines with a reputation for a high percentage of rele

• C. A list of key words likely to result in successful searches

• D. Embedded links to relevant Web site

8. A science teacher plans for students to collect data, analyze it, and then create charts to display it. Which of the following types of software is the best choice to accomplish these tasks?

• A. Internet browser

• B. Word processor

• C. Electronic spreadsheet

• D. Multimedia application

9. Ms. Lopez decides to use electronic storybooks with her fourth-grade class. Which of the following is the most important initial action for Ms. Lopez to take when introducing the new literacy format to her students

• A. Reviewing effective comprehension strategies for reading narrative texts

• B. Facilitating a class discussion on the acceptable use guidelines for electronic media

• C. Comparing the text features of electronic storybooks with those of traditional storybooks

• D. Introducing criteria to assess the quality and validity of electronic storybooks

10. Once a week, a social studies teacher has students use the Internet to locate current events stories and lists of topics. However, since there are only two computers in the classroom, each student is limited to 15 minutes of search time. A few students complain that the 15 minutes does not give them enough to locate the information they need, but when the teacher observes their work at the computer, she no their searches tend to be random and lack clear direction. Which of the following steps would be appropriate for the teacher to take in this situation?

• A. Provide these students with alternative sources of current events information, such as newspapers and magazines.

• B. Assign students who have good computer and Internet search skills to help these students locate necessary information.

• C. Arrange for these students to spend extra time on the computer after school to obtain the required information.

• D. Help these students develop strategies to get organized before they go online so their search can be more focused and efficient.