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WorksheetsTechnology in Education Unit 7
Total questions: 14
Worksheet time: 10mins
Thomas Edison prediction using technology was:
Schools would be completely changed in 10 years
Books would become obsolete in schools
The phonograph would have classroom applications
All branches of knowledge could be taught with motion pictures
How do the stages of technological innovations impact what happens in the classroom?
Technology remains static with current practice.
Technology makes new and better practices possible
Technology replaces current practices.
Technology improves on current practices
Technology's role evolves with current practice
What level of technological maturity is demonstrated when teachers use technology to link to websites or videos?
Technology replaces movies and overhead projectors.
Technology is used to do what was already done in the past.
Technology provides the same capability as prior equipment.
Technology supports and extends what is already done.
What does Gardner mean by the "app generation"?
Cell phones are used as alarm clocks
Today's generation perceives there existence as a menu of apps.
Apps make cell phones "Swiss Army Knife" of technology
Live footage is uploaded and shared to apps.
Evidence that tech is a major part of life
Computers are quickly adopted
ATMs and swiping tech
Tablets and computers are in classrooms
80% of teens use social media
72% of adults use social media
Technology pedagogical and content knowledge (TPACK) suggests that classroom teachers must not only know a content-specific technology tool, but also how that tool should be used in classroom instruction
True
False
When is a teacher's TPACK evident?
Students view YouTube videos at home
Teachers use their cell phones to call parents
A lesson includes a PowerPoint presentation
An overhead projector is used to display a map
Productivity tools are applications that efficiently accomplish tasks
True
False
How may students use a computer application as a cognitive tool?
Excel spreadsheet for data analysis
drill and practice exercise provides rehearsal
interactive thinking map organizes ideas
teacher demonstration communicates strategies
Why is the use of cognitive tools not necessarily easier for students than traditional teaching tools?
Cognitive tools require students to be more creative and critical
Computer applications manipulate complex information
Teachers provide scaffolds for students in the use of cognitive tools
Computer spreadsheet applications are challenging to use
Which of the following describes the role of the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) n relation to teaching technology?
ISTE provides resources for incorporating tech standards into subject standards
ISTE encourages teachers to teach technology in the context of the academic curriculum
ISTE sells computers and other systems directly to school districts
ISTE creates software for use in content-area classrooms
ISTE produces natinal technology standards
How do teachers integrate tech into professional work?
Collaborate with colleagues
Use tech in place of face-to-face meetings with parents
Provide notices and information through class website
Answer students' questions about assignments
Comply with school policies on use of social media
Teachers gain tech skills by
online professional development
intensive off-site courses with follow-up seminars
financial incentives for taking classes
ongoing training accessed at a teacher's convenience
How do current patterns of technology use contribute to disparities in educational quality?
Students from poorer families will most likely use tech for games
Internet use is greatest among Asian and white households
Differences between boys and girls are aggravated by certain technologies
Middle Class children are more likely to use computers for drill and practice.
