Rob Mancabelli - The New Digital Divide

Rob Mancabelli - The New Digital Divide

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Interactive Video

Instructional Technology

6th - 8th Grade

Hard

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The video discusses the concept of the new digital divide, which is the gap between using technology for true educational transformation and merely digitizing old practices. An example is given of a student who uses Facebook to improve her math skills by connecting with peers and accessing diverse resources. The video emphasizes the need for educators to embrace change and rethink pedagogy in a hyperconnected classroom.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main focus of the new digital divide?

Access to the internet

Quality of technology use in education

Cost of digital devices

Speed of internet connection

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the speaker describe the use of technology in some classrooms?

As a complete transformation of teaching methods

As a simple digitization of old practices

As a way to reduce teacher workload

As a method to increase student engagement

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the student's greatest learning experience?

Using Facebook to connect with classmates

Participating in group projects

Attending extra math classes

Reading textbooks at home

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why was the student concerned about the teacher finding out about their learning method?

The teacher would give them extra homework

The teacher would reward them

The teacher might think they are cheating

The teacher would encourage it

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the speaker suggest is necessary for educational transformation?

More digital devices

A change in pedagogical approaches

Increased funding for schools

Longer school hours

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the gap mentioned by the speaker?

The gap between traditional and modern teaching methods

The gap between different subjects

The gap between different schools

The gap between student and teacher understanding

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the speaker believe will not bridge the educational gap?

Using more iPads and Chromebooks

Changing teaching techniques

Increasing teacher training

Improving internet access