Educational Technology Integration Flashcards
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A high school teacher wants to use gamification to increase student motivation. Which element is MOST characteristic of gamification?
Answer: Incorporating points, badges, and leaderboards into learning activities
Gamification applies game mechanics like points, badges, and leaderboards to non-game educational contexts to boost engagement and motivation.
Which of the following scenarios demonstrates TPACK (Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge) in practice?
Answer: A teacher uses interactive graphing software to help students discover slope-intercept relationships
TPACK is demonstrated when content knowledge, pedagogical strategy, and technology are integrated purposefully — as with graphing software designed to reveal mathematical relationships through inquiry.
A teacher is concerned that some students lack reliable internet access at home. This issue is BEST described as:
Answer: The digital divide
The digital divide refers to the gap between students who have access to technology and internet connectivity and those who do not, creating equity concerns.
When selecting educational software, a teacher should FIRST consider:
Answer: Alignment with learning objectives and curriculum standards
The primary selection criterion for educational software must be its alignment with the specific learning objectives students need to achieve.
Which of the following is a characteristic of a Learning Management System (LMS)?
Answer: It centralizes course content, assignments, gradebooks, and communication in one platform
An LMS like Canvas or Google Classroom consolidates instructional materials, assignments, communication, and assessment data in a single platform.
A teacher creates a video tutorial for absent students. Which tool provides the SIMPLEST way to record narrated screen capture?
Answer: Screencast-O-Matic or Loom
Tools like Screencast-O-Matic and Loom are designed specifically for recording narrated screen captures quickly and sharing them via a link.
A teacher notices the classroom's assistive technology device is not working for a student with a physical disability. The MOST appropriate immediate action is to:
Answer: Document the issue, provide an alternative accommodation, and report to the special education coordinator
IEP accommodations are legally binding; the teacher must provide an alternative means of access immediately and report the equipment failure to the appropriate coordinator.