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Educational Technology

Total questions: 70

Worksheet time: 24mins

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Class
Date
1.

What is the main purpose of educational technology according to the passage?

a)

To improve education by designing the most effective learning environment for students.

b)

To replace teachers with computers in classrooms.

c)

To reduce the cost of education by using digital tools.

d)

To make learning more entertaining without focusing on outcomes.

2.

According to the passage, instructional technology can be seen as a process of solving which of the following?

a)

Financial problems

b)

Educational problems and concerns

c)

Health problems

d)

Environmental problems

3.

According to the passage, what is the ultimate goal of integrating instructional materials into the teaching/learning environment?

a)

The ultimate goal is improving education.

b)

The ultimate goal is increasing classroom size.

c)

The ultimate goal is reducing teacher workload.

d)

The ultimate goal is eliminating homework.

4.

Which of the following best describes educational technology according to Collier et.al., 1971?

a)

The full range of digital hardware and software used to support teaching and learning

b)

The applications of systems, techniques, and aids to improve the process of human learning

c)

The systematic approach to designing and evaluating learning and teaching methods

d)

The overall methodology and set of techniques employed in instructional principles

5.

What is educational technology concerned with?

a)

Educational technology is concerned with the overall methodology and set of techniques employed in the application of instructional principles.

b)

Educational technology is concerned only with the development of hardware devices for classrooms.

c)

Educational technology is concerned solely with the construction of school buildings.

d)

Educational technology is concerned with the financial management of educational institutions.

6.

According to the International Society for Technology in Education (2008), educational technology is:

a)

The systematic approach to designing and evaluating learning and teaching methods

b)

The full range of digital hardware and software used to support teaching and learning across the curriculum

c)

The applications of systems, techniques, and aids to improve human learning

d)

The overall methodology and set of techniques employed in instructional principles

7.

Fill in the blank: Educational technology is a profession made up of an organized effort to implement the theory, intellectual technique, and practical application of educational technology.

a)

Educational technology is a profession made up of an organized effort to implement the theory, intellectual technique, and practical application of educational technology.

b)

Educational technology is a profession made up of an organized effort to implement the theory, intellectual technique, and practical application of medical technology.

c)

Educational technology is a profession made up of an organized effort to implement the theory, intellectual technique, and practical application of business technology.

d)

Educational technology is a profession made up of an organized effort to implement the theory, intellectual technique, and practical application of agricultural technology.

8.

According to the passage, what do the definitions of educational technology have in common?

a)

They disclose that educational technology encompasses the use of instructional media as part of the complicated process of teaching and learning and stress its ultimate goal of improving any teaching-learning situation.

b)

They focus solely on the technological devices used in classrooms.

c)

They emphasize the financial aspects of implementing technology in schools.

d)

They highlight the importance of student discipline over instructional media.

9.

What term refers to a mix of processes and products used in the application of knowledge, including tools from pencil and paper to the latest electronic gadgets and tools for practical tasks?

a)

Technology

b)

Biology

c)

Art

d)

Mathematics

10.

What is the use of digital technology, communication tools, and/or networks to access, manage, integrate, evaluate, create and communicate information to function in a knowledge society called?

a)

Information and Communication Technology Literacy or ICT Literacy

b)

Digital Citizenship

c)

Media Literacy

d)

Computer Programming

11.

What term refers to the use of technology in teaching and learning, including both non-digital and digital tools?

a)

Educational Technology

b)

Instructional Design

c)

Pedagogy

d)

Curriculum Development

12.

What is the ability to find, evaluate, utilize, share, and create content using information technologies and the internet called?

a)

Digital Literacy

b)

Computer Programming

c)

Data Analysis

d)

Internet Security

13.

What type of learning is accompanied by technology or by instructional practice that makes effective use of technology, and can be online or off-line?

a)

Digital Learning

b)

Traditional Learning

c)

Experiential Learning

d)

Collaborative Learning

14.

What are tools and apps that use an internet connection to access the information needed, such as Skype, called?

a)

On-line digital tools and apps

b)

Offline productivity tools

c)

Standalone software applications

d)

Local network utilities

15.

What are tools and apps that can still be used even if there is no internet access, such as Canary Learning, Pockets, Everton, and iBooks, called?

a)

Off-line digital tools and apps

b)

Online-only applications

c)

Cloud-based utilities

d)

Streaming services

16.

What is the theory and practice of design, development, utilization, management, and evaluation of the processes and resources for learning called?

a)

Instructional Technology

b)

Educational Psychology

c)

Curriculum Development

d)

Learning Theory

17.

What refers to program control instructions and accompanying documentation, stored on disks or tapes when not being used in the computer?

a)

Software

b)

Hardware

c)

Firmware

d)

Peripheral

18.

What is the sequential or simultaneous use of a variety of media formats in a given presentation or self-study program called?

a)

Multimedia

b)

Monomedia

c)

Unimedia

d)

Solomedia

19.

What is a massive network of networks that connects millions of computers globally, forming a network in which any computer can communicate with any other computer as long as they are connected?

a)

Internet

b)

Intranet

c)

Bluetooth

d)

LAN

20.

What is the World Wide Web (www)?

a)

A) A graphical environment on computer networks that allows you to access, view, and maintain documentation that can include text, data, sound, and videos.

b)

B) A type of productivity tool.

c)

C) A handheld device.

d)

D) A design tool.

21.

Fill in the blank: Web Access is the ability of the learner to access the _______ at any point during the lesson to take advantage of the array of available educational resources.

a)

internet

b)

library

c)

classroom

d)

textbook

22.

What is a Webquest?

a)

An inquiry-oriented lesson format in which most or all information that learners work with comes from the web.

b)

A type of email tool.

c)

A handheld device.

d)

A design tool.

23.

Productivity Tools refer to any type of software associated with computers and related technologies that can be used as tools for personal, professional, or classroom productivity. Which of the following is NOT an example of a productivity tool?

a)

Microsoft Office

b)

Apple works

c)

Family Tree Maker

d)

Web page production

24.

Which of the following is a Data/Calculation tool?

a)

Spreadsheets

b)

Blogging

c)

Digital cameras

d)

Ymail

25.

Design Tools are used to make models and designs, creating, and building. Which of the following is an example of a Design Tool?

a)

Family Tree Maker

b)

Google email

c)

Personal Digital Assistant

d)

Excel

26.

Fill in the blank: Discussion Tools utilize discussion and interaction on the internet. Examples include ________, Blogging, Live Chat, and Video Teleconferencing.

a)

threaded discussion forum

b)

online shopping cart

c)

image editing software

d)

spreadsheet application

27.

Email tools are great communication tools for sending messages, photographs, videos, and other files, allowing you to reach out to others around the world.

a)

True

b)

False

28.

Handheld devices have become popular among learners. Which of the following is NOT a handheld device?

a)

Personal Digital Assistant

b)

Digital camera

c)

Palm

d)

Microsoft Office

29.

What is an online journal where posted information from both teachers and students is arranged?

a)

A blog

b)

A spreadsheet

c)

A calculator

d)

A printer

30.

What is an editable website usually with limited access, allowing students to collaboratively create and post written work or digital files such as digital photos and videos?

a)

Wiki

b)

Blog

c)

Forum

d)

E-portfolio

31.

What instructional method utilizes a reverse instructional delivery, where the teacher is required to use web resources as homework or out of class activity as initial instruction of the lesson, which will be discussed during class time?

a)

Flip classroom

b)

Direct instruction

c)

Lecture method

d)

Project-based learning

32.

What is a video or audio multi-media clip about a single topic typically in the format of the radio talk show?

a)

Podcast

b)

Vlog

c)

Documentary

d)

Audiobook

33.

What is a cloud-based teaching tool that is stored in the Google server and is available for students both at home and in school, including Gmail, Google Calendar, Google Sites, and Google Docs?

a)

Google Apps

b)

Microsoft Office

c)

Dropbox

d)

Apple iCloud

34.

What is a video where each entry is posted as a video instead of the text?

a)

Vlog

b)

Blog

c)

Podcast

d)

Newsletter

35.

What is a popular social networking site used by students and adults worldwide to present information on themselves and the world?

a)

Facebook

b)

LinkedIn

c)

Reddit

d)

Pinterest

36.

What is a category of hardware and software that enables people to use the internet as transmission medium for telephone calls by sending voice data in packets using IP rather than traditional circuit transmission?

a)

VOIP (voice over internet protocol)

b)

Bluetooth

c)

Ethernet

d)

DSL

37.

Fill in the blank: Information and communication technology (ICT) refers to ___ .

a)

information-handling tools – a varied set of goods, applications, and services that are used to produce, store, process, distribute, and exchange information

b)

the study of ancient civilizations and their communication methods

c)

a set of rules for interpersonal communication in business

d)

traditional methods of storing information such as paper files

38.

What is the term generally used to describe data centers available to many users over the Internet?

a)

Cloud computing

b)

Local Area Network

c)

Edge Computing

d)

Private Server

39.

Which component of ICT is defined as a set of instructions, data, or programs used to operate computers and execute specific tasks?

a)

Software

b)

Hardware

c)

Network

d)

Peripheral

40.

What term refers to the physical elements that make up a computer or electronic system and everything else involved that is physically tangible?

a)

Hardware

b)

Software

c)

Firmware

d)

Middleware

41.

Which component of ICT can be broadly defined as online or automated transactions that take place between people and organizations—without the use of paper?

a)

Digital Transactions

b)

Manual Transactions

c)

Paper-based Transactions

d)

Physical Transactions

42.

What term represents other forms of data using specific machine language systems that can be interpreted by various technologies, and is fundamentally a binary system?

a)

Digital Data

b)

Analog Signal

c)

Physical Media

d)

Natural Language

43.

Which component of ICT refers to the process of connecting to the internet using personal computers, laptops, or mobile devices by users or enterprises?

a)

Internet access

b)

Data storage

c)

Software development

d)

Hardware maintenance

44.

According to Loughary, what is the first step involved in the procedures of an instructional system?

a)

defining learning objectives

b)

selecting instructional materials

c)

evaluating student performance

d)

organizing classroom activities

45.

According to Lee (1975), which of the following is NOT a step in the five-step process for curriculum development using the systems approach?

a)

A) Analyze system requirements

b)

B) Develop objectives and tests

c)

C) Conduct and evaluate instruction

d)

D) Assign classroom seating

46.

According to Robert Glaser (1962), name one of the five components of an instructional system.

a)

Instructional Goals (system objectives)

b)

Instructional Materials (textbooks only)

c)

Student Attendance Records

d)

Classroom Decorations

47.

Which of the following is an example of a data/calculation tool as categorized by Eduscapes.com?

a)

A) Electronic databases and spreadsheets

b)

B) Computer-aided designs (CAD)

c)

C) Blogs and forums

d)

D) Digital cameras

48.

Fill in the blank: According to the passage, technology tools refer primarily to _______ that can be used to develop or support online course content.

a)

software

b)

hardware

c)

textbooks

d)

instructors

49.

Which of the following is NOT listed as a type of technology tool by Eduscapes.com?

a)

Instructional software

b)

Interactive websites

c)

Overhead projectors

d)

Digital cameras

50.

Instructional Technology refers to aspects of educational technology that are primarily concerned with:

a)

The design and operation of educational institutions

b)

Instruction or the teaching-learning process

c)

Manufacturing of teaching tools

d)

None of the above

51.

Fill in the blank: Instructional Media are the means of _______ available for educational purposes other than the teacher.

a)

communication

b)

transportation

c)

entertainment

d)

construction

52.

Audio-Visual Aids employ the use of the sense of sight, hearing, or a combination of these modalities.

a)

True

b)

False

53.

Which term emphasizes the assistance or help of the instructional media in bringing out an effective teaching-learning situation?

a)

Instructional Technology

b)

Instructional Aids

c)

Instructional Materials

d)

Instructional Media

54.

Fill in the blank: The term 'Instructional Materials' emphasizes that most of these media used by teachers to aid in teaching are ______ or equipment.

a)

tools

b)

books

c)

games

d)

charts

55.

Which theory is associated with B.F. Skinner and focuses on learning as stimulus response chains?

a)

Behaviorist Theory

b)

Information Processing Theory

c)

Social Cognitive Theory

d)

Systems Theory and Systematic Instructional Design

56.

Who is the proponent of the Social Activism Theory?

a)

John Dewey

b)

Albert Bandura

c)

R. Gagne

d)

Atkinson and Shiffrin

57.

Fill in the blank: The Information Processing Theory compares the mind to a ________.

a)

computer

b)

television

c)

book

d)

calculator

58.

Which theory suggests that technology provides occasions for collaboration and helps learners understand abstract concepts?

a)

Social Activism Theory

b)

Systems Theory and Systematic Instructional Design

c)

Information Processing Theory

d)

Cognitive-Behavioral Theory

59.

According to Systems Theory and Systematic Instructional Design, technology applications can offer a series of information, practice, and assessment and can offer quick, accurate information on learner’s ________.

a)

development

b)

attendance

c)

location

d)

favorite color

60.

Who is associated with the Scaffolding Theory in educational technology?

a)

Jean Piaget

b)

Lev Vygotsky

c)

Howard Gardner

d)

B.F. Skinner

61.

Who proposed the Child Development Theory related to stages of development?

a)

Jean Piaget

b)

Lev Vygotsky

c)

Howard Gardner

d)

John Dewey

62.

The Multiple Intelligences Theories, which focus on the role of intelligence in learning, were developed by _________

a)

Howard Gardner

b)

Jean Piaget

c)

Lev Vygotsky

d)

B.F. Skinner

63.

Behavioral Technology refers to the principles of teaching and learning that govern ________ and ________ behavior.

a)

teacher’s and learner’s

b)

parent’s and child’s

c)

student’s and principal’s

d)

manager’s and employee’s

64.

Instructional Technology involves strategies, techniques, devices, and strategies employed to achieve the ________ learning objectives.

a)

target

b)

general

c)

random

d)

optional

65.

Training Psychology is the entire training task composed of task outline preparation, task analysis, and task ________.

a)

sequencing

b)

evaluation

c)

measurement

d)

feedback

66.

System Analysis is a process to address perceived problems achieved through diagnosis, planning, intervention, implementation, evaluation and ________.

a)

feedback

b)

analysis

c)

documentation

d)

reporting

67.

Which educational technology is described as an early type of image projector developed in the 17th century?

a)

Horn Book

b)

Magic Lantern

c)

School Slate and Chalkboard

d)

Stereoscope

68.

A chalkboard or blackboard is a reusable writing surface on which text or drawings are made with sticks of ________.

a)

calcium sulfate or calcium carbonate

b)

sodium chloride

c)

magnesium oxide

d)

potassium nitrate

69.

Stereoscopy, also called stereoscopic or 3-D imaging, creates the illusion of depth by presenting two offset images separately to which parts of the viewer's body?

a)

The left and right eye of the viewer

b)

The left and right ear of the viewer

c)

The hands of the viewer

d)

The nostrils of the viewer

70.

What is the main material used in the core of a pencil made in 1900?

a)

Graphite mixed with clay

b)

Charcoal

c)

Ink

d)

Plastic