ELED 320 Unit 2

Teacher Maria is preparing materials for her Grade 2 English class. She wants to help students memorize sight words and their meanings. Which non-digital tool would be MOST appropriate for this objective?

• Flashcards with words on one side and pictures on the other

• A PowerPoint presentation with animated transitions

• A video recording of words being pronounced

• A digital quiz application with audio feedback

Teacher Ben notices that his Grade 3 students struggle to organize information when writing compositions. He wants to select the most appropriate non-digital tool to develop their planning skills. Which tool would best address this need while also teaching them to see relationships between ideas?

• Storybooks for modeling good writing

• Graphic organizers such as concept maps or story maps

• Worksheets with grammar exercises

• Flashcards with vocabulary words

Teacher Anna is categorizing her classroom materials. Which of the following is classified as a tactile manipulative?

• Anchor charts on classroom walls

• Phonics flashcards for reading

• Building blocks for geometry lessons

• Educational posters about the water cycle

Teacher Joy is teaching plant parts to her Grade 3 class. Following best practices for using realia, what should be her first step in the lesson?

• Have students write observations in their science journals

• Ask students to gather real leaves, flowers, stems, and roots for examination

• Show videos of different plants and their functions

• Distribute worksheets about plant anatomy

Teacher Ricardo teaches in a rural school in Ifugao where brownouts occur daily. His principal questions why he invests time creating non-digital materials. Which advantage best justifies his approach?

• Non-digital tools provide better multimedia experiences than technology

• Non-digital tools automatically differentiate instruction for all learners

• Non-digital tools work consistently without electricity or technical infrastructure

• Non-digital tools require no preparation time compared to digital resources

Teacher Dennis spent five hours cutting, laminating, and organizing flashcards for his lessons. His colleague suggests simply using digital flashcard apps. Which limitation of non-digital tools is Teacher Dennis experiencing?

• Inability to provide dynamic multimedia experiences

• Difficulty in storing physical materials systematically

• Time-consuming preparation and maintenance requirements

• Limited capacity to support diverse learning styles

Teacher Maricel wants to create an inclusive, print-rich classroom environment that supports independent learning and celebrates student achievement, but her budget is limited. Which strategic combination maximizes impact while minimizing cost?

• Purchase expensive commercial posters for complete wall coverage

• Create word walls, anchor charts, and bulletin boards featuring student work

• Display only published materials from textbook companies

• Leave walls bare to avoid visual distraction

Teacher Gerald uses the blackboard extensively for demonstrations and spontaneous problem-solving with student participation. His principal suggests replacing it with a projector. Which educational function of the blackboard best supports Teacher Gerald's teaching approach?

• It displays pre-made multimedia content more efficiently

• It facilitates visible thinking processes and interactive demonstrations

• It automatically saves all content for future reference

• It provides access to online resources during instruction

Which advantage of non-digital tools refers to their longevity and resistance to becoming obsolete due to software updates or technological changes?

• Accessibility in various environments

• Affordability through low-cost materials

• Sustainability across multiple years

• Simplicity of use without training

Teacher Sandra is designing an integrated science and language arts unit on ecosystems. She wants to provide multi-sensory, comprehensive learning experiences using non-digital tools. Which combination best addresses varied learning styles and promotes deep understanding?

• Worksheets and textbooks exclusively for structured content delivery

• Realia from local environments, observation journals, and classroom displays

• Flashcards only for memorizing organism names

• Posters showing ecosystems without hands-on exploration