Theme 3 Element 2 (2.6)

Why is it important to use up-to-date technology in education?

• It is cheaper to maintain

• It ensures that students are engaged with the latest tools and resources

• It requires less training
  

• It reduces the need for teachers

How can appropriate technology support children’s educational development? (tick all that apply)

• By making lessons more engaging

• By replacing traditional teaching methods entirely

• By providing up-to-date information and resources

• By ensuring all children have the same learning style

What is a potential benefit of using modern technology in the classroom?

• It can cater to diverse learning needs

• It makes marking easier

• It is always reliable

• It reduces the need for teachers

Which of the following is a reason to keep technology updated in schools and settings? (tick all that apply)

• It makes the school look more modern and impressive

• It helps maintain student engagement with current educational trends.

• It guarantees higher test scores for all students

• It ensures students have access to the latest educational tools and resources

What role does technology play in supporting children with special educational needs?

• It makes it easier for teachers to monitor them

• It reduces the need for special education teachers

• It simplifies lesson plans

• It provides specific tools and resources to aid their learning

Why is it crucial for educators to stay informed about new educational technologies?

• To maintain their professional image

• To ensure they are using the most effective tools available

• To reduce teacher workload

• To compete with other schools

What is one challenge of integrating new technology in education?

• It is always too expensive to implement.

• It can be difficult for teachers and students to adapt to new systems.

• It eliminates the need for traditional teaching methods.

• It guarantees improved student performance.

What role does technology play in developing critical thinking and problem-solving skills in students? (tick all that apply)

• Interactive simulations and games challenge students to think critically and solve complex problems.

• It reduces the need for classroom discussions.

• Provides access to information and resources that can aid research.

• Facilitates collaborative projects and discussions, allowing students to work together to solve problems

• It limits students' access to current information and tools.

What role does technology play in developing critical thinking and problem-solving skills in students?

• It provides interactive and immersive learning environments.

• It simplifies the curriculum.

• It reduces the need for classroom discussions.

• It focuses solely on memorisation.

How can technology help teachers in assessing student progress more effectively?

• Technology allows for the integration of multimedia feedback, such as video and audio comments, which can provide more detailed and personalized feedback to students.

• It helps to support formative assessments as online quizzes give immediate feedback

• It provides real-time data and analytics on student performance.

• Technology guarantees that all students will achieve the same level of success.

• Technology eliminates the need for teachers to review students work