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Which of the following best captures the etymological origin of the word “technology”?

• From Latin techne meaning skillful

• From Greek technologia meaning systematic treatment or craft

• From Old English tecnic meaning tool

• From Sanskrit tantra meaning weaving

According to UNESCO (1974), educational technology is defined as:

• The use of digital tools for classroom management

• A systematic way to design, carry out, and evaluate the teaching‑learning process

• A field concerned exclusively with e‑learning platforms

• The integration of social media in education

Which statement best paraphrases Anderson’s (2010) view of ICT?

• ICT is primarily for broadcasting educational content.

• ICT refers to electronic tools for gathering, recording, storing, and exchanging information

• ICT is a means of creating computer games.

• ICT only encompasses hardware such as computers and cameras.

How does the Greenwood Dictionary of Education (2003) conceptualize technology?

• As specialized software for teaching

• As methods people develop to address needs

• As apparatus, methods, and systems to carry out an enterprise or purpose

• As a bridge between theory and practice

A teacher wants to assess whether students have met specific learning objectives by using quizzes and projects. Which component of an instructional system does this illustrate?

• Selecting instructional materials

• Defining learning objectives

• Organizing learning experiences

• Assessment tasks

You’ve been asked to design a quick-reference guide showing how to use spreadsheets for data calculation. Under which category of technology tools does this fall?

• Design tools

• Data/calculation tools

• Publishing/visual tools

• Discussion tools

Which of the following lists correctly separates “instructional tools” from “interactive tools”?

• Instructional tools: blogs, forums; Interactive tools: CAD, spreadsheets

• Instructional tools: instructional software; Interactive tools: interactive websites

• Instructional tools: email; Interactive tools: digital cameras

• Instructional tools: word processors; Interactive tools: video conferencing

Given Loughary’s (1968) six steps of an instructional system, identify which step immediately follows “designing a system based on specifications.”

• Defining learning objectives

• System implementation and evaluation

• Developing the system (materials, routines, training)

• System debugging

In comparing ICT and Educational Technology, which feature is unique to Educational Technology?

• Use of electronic tools to gather information

• Systematic, iterative design of instruction

• Transmission and exchange of data

• Use of multimedia presentation tools

You’ve been tasked to create a new “communication tool” for virtual classrooms. Which combination of features would most comprehensively address this category?

• Live video streaming + threaded discussion forums + email integration

• CAD drawing modules + spreadsheet calculators

• Graphic‑design software + digital scanners

• Instructional simulations + quizzes