Educational Technology Terms

Assessment

• The process of evaluating a student's understanding and skills, often through tests or projects, to inform teaching.

• A method of grading students based on their attendance and participation.

• An approach to teaching that focuses solely on memorization of facts.

• A technique used to create a positive classroom environment.

Enhance

• To improve or make something better, particularly in the context of making learning more effective.

• To decrease the quality or effectiveness of something.

• To maintain the current state of something without any changes.

• To complicate a process or make it more difficult.

Interactive

• Involving passive observation without engagement.

• Involving active participation, especially in learning where students engage with the material.

• A method of teaching that relies solely on lectures.

• A form of entertainment that does not require audience participation.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)

• The ability of machines to perform tasks that usually require human intelligence, such as understanding language.

• A type of computer programming that only focuses on numerical calculations.

• A method of data storage that enhances retrieval speed.

• A technology that allows machines to operate without any human intervention.

Correlation

• A statistical measure that describes the extent to which two variables change together.

• A relationship or connection between two things, such as online activities and learning outcomes.

• A method of data collection that involves observing subjects in their natural environment.

• A type of experiment that tests the effects of one variable on another.

Plagiarism

• The act of using someone else's work or ideas without giving them credit, considered dishonest in education.

• A method of studying that involves copying notes from a textbook.

• A technique used to improve writing skills by imitating famous authors.

• A form of collaboration where students share their work with each other.

Engagement

• The level of interest and participation that learners show in the educational process, which is crucial for effective learning.

• A method of assessing student performance through standardized tests.

• A strategy for improving classroom management and discipline.

• The use of technology to enhance the learning experience.

Prevalent

• Common or widely accepted, often referring to the widespread use of technology in education.

• Rarely seen or used, indicating a lack of acceptance.

• A term used to describe something that is outdated or obsolete.

• A specific type of technology that is not widely known.

Stakeholders

• People or groups with an interest in a particular issue or organization, influencing decisions and outcomes.

• Individuals who have no interest in the organization or its outcomes.

• Groups that only provide financial support without any influence.

• People who are only involved in the operational aspects of an organization.

Infrastructure

• The basic physical systems and structures needed for a society or organization, including technology.

• A type of software used for managing databases.

• A financial system for managing investments and savings.

• A method of communication between different organizations.