Instructional Technology Integration Flashcards

A paraprofessional is supporting a student who uses a communication device in a general education classroom. Which behavior BEST promotes the student's independence?

Answer: Prompt the student to use the device and wait for their response before assisting

Prompting the student and waiting for their response fosters independence and respects the student's right to communicate on their own.

Which practice BEST demonstrates responsible use of student data collected through educational technology?

Answer: Storing data securely and sharing it only with authorized IEP team members

FERPA requires that student educational data be kept confidential and shared only with authorized personnel such as IEP team members.

A paraprofessional is supporting a student during an online standardized test. The student's IEP allows extended time. What should the paraprofessional do?

Answer: Ensure the testing platform is set up with the extended time accommodation before the test begins

Extended time is a legally required IEP accommodation; the paraprofessional must verify the testing platform reflects this setting before the assessment begins.

Which action by a paraprofessional BEST supports a student learning to use new educational software independently?

Answer: Use a gradual release model—model, guide, then observe the student working independently

A gradual release model (I do, we do, you do) systematically builds student independence with new technology tools.

A student is creating a digital presentation and wants to use images found online. What should the paraprofessional teach the student about copyright?

Answer: Students should use images labeled for reuse or cite sources appropriately

Teaching students to use Creative Commons-licensed images or to cite sources instills respect for intellectual property and digital citizenship.

During a technology-based lesson, a paraprofessional notices a student with ADHD is off-task and browsing unrelated websites. The MOST appropriate response is to:

Answer: Calmly redirect the student to the task and use proximity and visual cues to maintain focus

Calm redirection with proximity and visual supports addresses off-task behavior effectively without escalating the situation for students with ADHD.

Which scenario represents APPROPRIATE use of social media in an educational setting by a paraprofessional?

Answer: Participating in a school-approved class account to share classroom news with families

School-approved class accounts shared with families are an acceptable use of social media; personal accounts must never be used to communicate with students or share student images.