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  1. A school district wants to ensure student data collected by third-party apps is protected. Which federal law is most relevant?

    Answer: FERPA

    FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act) protects the privacy of student education records, including data collected by third-party educational technology vendors.

  2. Which instructional technology strategy is MOST effective for supporting English Language Learners (ELLs)?

    Answer: Using multimedia tools that pair text with images, audio, and video

    Multimedia tools that combine text, visuals, audio, and video provide multiple modalities that support ELL comprehension and language acquisition.

  3. A teacher wants to create an interactive timeline for a history lesson. Which type of tool is MOST appropriate?

    Answer: Digital timeline creation tool

    Digital timeline creation tools are designed specifically to present chronological events interactively and visually.

  4. What does 'bandwidth' refer to in an educational technology context?

    Answer: The amount of data that can be transmitted over a network in a given time

    Bandwidth refers to the maximum rate of data transfer across a network, which directly affects how smoothly online tools and videos work in classrooms.

  5. A teacher wants students to create podcasts to demonstrate their understanding of a topic. Which 21st-century skill does this PRIMARILY develop?

    Answer: Communication and media literacy

    Creating podcasts requires students to communicate effectively and understand how to craft and present media, developing communication and media literacy skills.

  6. Which of the following BEST describes 'digital citizenship' as it applies to K-12 students?

    Answer: Responsible, ethical, and safe behavior when using technology

    Digital citizenship encompasses the responsible, ethical, and safe use of technology, including online communication, privacy, and information literacy.

  7. A teacher uses a student response system (clickers or a phone-based app) during a lesson. What is the PRIMARY benefit of this approach?

    Answer: It provides immediate, anonymous feedback that encourages all students to participate

    Student response systems allow anonymous, real-time participation, increasing engagement and giving the teacher immediate data on class understanding.