Instructional Technology & Tools Flashcards

A CEP is reviewing a vendor's AI-powered college match tool. Which ethical concern should receive the HIGHEST scrutiny?

Answer: Whether the algorithm perpetuates bias based on race, income, or zip code

AI tools trained on historical data can encode systemic biases, potentially steering students toward or away from colleges based on protected characteristics.

Which technology tool would a CEP MOST likely recommend to help a student organize and track multiple college application deadlines?

Answer: A dedicated college application management platform such as Naviance or Scoir

Platforms like Naviance and Scoir are purpose-built for college application tracking, deadline management, and counselor-student collaboration.

Synchronous online counseling sessions differ from asynchronous ones primarily in that synchronous sessions:

Answer: Occur in real time and allow immediate dialogue and rapport-building

Synchronous sessions happen in real time, enabling immediate back-and-forth dialogue, which is critical for building the counseling relationship.

A counselor wants to assess a student's college readiness using a digital tool that captures growth over time. The BEST technology solution is:

Answer: An e-portfolio system where students document and reflect on milestones over multiple years

E-portfolios capture longitudinal evidence of growth, reflection, and achievement, making them ideal for documenting college readiness over time.

Which data visualization tool feature is MOST valuable for a counselor presenting college-going trends to a school board?

Answer: Interactive dashboards that allow filtering by graduation year, demographics, and college type

Interactive dashboards allow board members to explore data from multiple angles, making trends and equity gaps more transparent and actionable.

A school is piloting a texting platform to send college deadline reminders to students. The MOST important compliance consideration is:

Answer: Obtaining proper consent from students and families per TCPA regulations

The Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) requires prior express written consent before sending automated text messages, making consent the top compliance priority.

When selecting instructional technology for counseling group workshops, which factor is MOST indicative of long-term sustainability?

Answer: Low total cost of ownership, strong vendor support, and integration with existing school systems

Long-term sustainability depends on affordability, reliable support, and seamless integration — not aesthetics or complexity for its own sake.