Technology in Education Quiz

What is one of the main promises of technology in education?

• To eliminate all teachers

• To reduce the number of students in schools

• To make education more expensive

• To transform education and bridge gaps in access

According to the text, how many people worldwide use the internet?

• 2.7 billion

• 1.5 billion

• 6.8 billion

• 4.5 billion

What percentage of people is expected to have internet access by 2020?

• 50%

• 56%

• 70%

• 80%

What is a significant challenge in delivering technology skills?

• Overabundance of qualified teachers

• Patchy internet access worldwide

• Too many resources available

• Excessive funding for technology

What does the Education Commission emphasize is needed for the new economy?

• Traditional teaching methods

• Far-reaching innovation in knowledge and skills

• Less focus on technology

• More standardized testing

What is the risk associated with technology deployment in education?

• It eliminates the need for teachers

• It increases the cost of education

• It rewards young people in richer countries

• It benefits all students equally

What is blended learning?

• Learning that occurs only in classrooms

• A mix of face-to-face and online education

• Learning that only uses textbooks

• A method that eliminates technology

What is the Global Learning XPRIZE?

• A prize for developing self-learning software

• A technology conference

• A competition for the best school

• A grant for teachers

What is one of the recommendations for delivering education to Syrian refugees?

• Increase access to internet and technological devices

• Reduce the number of teachers

• Focus solely on traditional education

• Limit the use of technology

What is the purpose of Code Clubs launched by Theirworld?

• To eliminate coding from education

• To provide safe spaces for girls to learn technology

• To focus on traditional subjects only

• To teach only boys coding