AECTP Instructional Technology 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: A school district wants to ensure student data collected by third-party apps is protected. Which federal law is most relevant?
- IDEA
- FERPA (Correct answer)
- NCLB
- ESSA
Correct 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.
Question 2: Which instructional technology strategy is MOST effective for supporting English Language Learners (ELLs)?
- Requiring ELLs to use only English-language software
- Using multimedia tools that pair text with images, audio, and video (Correct answer)
- Limiting ELLs' access to technology until they are proficient
- Assigning ELLs more independent computer time with no guidance
Correct 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.
Question 3: A teacher wants to create an interactive timeline for a history lesson. Which type of tool is MOST appropriate?
- Spreadsheet software
- Digital timeline creation tool (Correct answer)
- Video conferencing platform
- Learning management system
Correct answer: Digital timeline creation tool
Digital timeline creation tools are designed specifically to present chronological events interactively and visually.
Question 4: What does 'bandwidth' refer to in an educational technology context?
- The physical size of a computer monitor
- The amount of data that can be transmitted over a network in a given time (Correct answer)
- The number of apps installed on a device
- The storage capacity of a hard drive
Correct 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.
Question 5: A teacher wants students to create podcasts to demonstrate their understanding of a topic. Which 21st-century skill does this PRIMARILY develop?
- Test-taking strategies
- Communication and media literacy (Correct answer)
- Memorization and recall
- Keyboarding speed
Correct 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.
Question 6: Which of the following BEST describes 'digital citizenship' as it applies to K-12 students?
- The ability to type at least 40 words per minute
- Responsible, ethical, and safe behavior when using technology (Correct answer)
- Proficiency in programming and coding languages
- Using school-issued devices instead of personal devices
Correct 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.
Question 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?
- It eliminates the need for a gradebook
- It provides immediate, anonymous feedback that encourages all students to participate (Correct answer)
- It replaces the need for textbooks
- It automatically plans the next day's lesson
Correct 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.
AECTP Instructional Technology 3
A school district wants to ensure student data collected by third-party apps is protected.
Which federal law is most relevant?