Technology & Digital Tools Flashcards
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Which of the following is an example of formative assessment using digital tools in adult education?
Answer: Using an online quiz at the start of each module to gauge prior knowledge
Formative assessment occurs during learning to inform instruction; an entry quiz checks prior knowledge and guides lesson adjustments.
A trainer wants to use social media as a learning tool for adult professionals. Which approach aligns best with professional learning community principles?
Answer: Creating a closed LinkedIn group where cohort members share resources and reflections
A closed professional network fosters safe, peer-to-peer knowledge sharing aligned with communities of practice theory.
Which digital accessibility feature benefits adult learners with visual impairments most directly?
Answer: Screen reader-compatible text and descriptive alt tags on images
Screen reader compatibility and alt text allow visually impaired learners to access content through auditory output.
An adult education program wants to verify that learners have achieved specific competencies. Which digital tool best supports competency-based credentialing?
Answer: Digital badging platforms such as Credly or Badgr
Digital badging platforms issue verifiable, shareable credentials that link to specific competency evidence.
Which of the following describes a flipped classroom model in adult education using technology?
Answer: Learners review recorded lectures or readings before class, then apply concepts during in-person or live sessions
In a flipped classroom, technology delivers content delivery outside class time so face-to-face time focuses on application and discussion.
A CAE candidate is evaluating whether to use a chatbot for answering learner questions. Which is the most important consideration?
Answer: Whether the chatbot's responses are accurate and aligned with course content
Accuracy and content alignment are paramount because inaccurate chatbot responses can reinforce misconceptions.
When integrating video content into an adult learning course, what practice improves both accessibility and comprehension?
Answer: Adding closed captions and providing a text transcript alongside the video
Closed captions and transcripts support learners with hearing impairments and allow all learners to review content in their preferred format.