CEP Instructional Technology Integration 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: A paraprofessional wants to use a YouTube video to reinforce a math concept. What should be done BEFORE showing the video?
- Get written permission from every student's parent
- Preview the video and confirm it aligns with the lesson and school policy (Correct answer)
- Download the video to the school server permanently
- Show the video without previewing to save time
Correct answer: Preview the video and confirm it aligns with the lesson and school policy
Previewing ensures the content is appropriate, accurate, and aligned with the instructional goal and school's acceptable use policy.
Question 2: Which strategy BEST supports a student with dyslexia using technology during reading tasks?
- Require the student to read all text independently without aids
- Provide text-to-speech software and adjustable font settings (Correct answer)
- Give the student printed materials only
- Reduce the student's reading assignments entirely
Correct answer: Provide text-to-speech software and adjustable font settings
Text-to-speech software and adjustable font settings are evidence-based accommodations that support students with dyslexia in accessing written content.
Question 3: A paraprofessional is supervising students using classroom computers. One student visits a site blocked by the school's content filter. What is the correct response?
- Allow it if the content looks educational
- Redirect the student and report the incident to the teacher (Correct answer)
- Disable the content filter so all sites are accessible
- Ignore it if the student is working quietly
Correct answer: Redirect the student and report the incident to the teacher
Paraprofessionals must redirect students away from blocked content and report the incident to maintain internet safety and school policy compliance.
Question 4: What does the term 'digital citizenship' MOST directly refer to in K-12 education?
- Using only devices manufactured in the US
- Responsible, ethical, and safe use of technology and the internet (Correct answer)
- Earning citizenship credits through online courses
- The number of devices a student uses at school
Correct answer: Responsible, ethical, and safe use of technology and the internet
Digital citizenship encompasses responsible online behavior, internet safety, privacy awareness, and ethical use of technology.
Question 5: A paraprofessional is using a tablet with a non-verbal student who uses AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication). Which approach is MOST appropriate?
- Speak for the student to speed up communication
- Allow the student adequate time to formulate responses using the AAC device (Correct answer)
- Limit AAC use to therapy sessions only
- Replace AAC with gestures to reduce screen time
Correct answer: Allow the student adequate time to formulate responses using the AAC device
Allowing adequate response time respects the student's communication method and promotes independence in using their AAC device.
Question 6: When helping a student research a topic online, a paraprofessional should FIRST teach the student to:
- Copy and paste information directly into the assignment
- Evaluate the credibility and reliability of online sources (Correct answer)
- Use only Wikipedia for quick facts
- Avoid using the internet and use textbooks only
Correct answer: Evaluate the credibility and reliability of online sources
Evaluating source credibility is a foundational digital literacy skill that ensures students use accurate and reliable information.
Question 7: A student's IEP specifies the use of a word prediction program during writing tasks. The classroom computer does not have it installed. What should the paraprofessional do?
- Tell the student to write without it for today
- Notify the teacher immediately so the accommodation can be provided (Correct answer)
- Install unauthorized software to solve the problem
- Use a different accommodation not listed in the IEP
Correct answer: Notify the teacher immediately so the accommodation can be provided
IEP accommodations are legally mandated; the paraprofessional must alert the teacher so the required tool is obtained and provided promptly.
CEP Instructional Technology Integration 3
A paraprofessional wants to use a YouTube video to reinforce a math concept.
What should be done BEFORE showing the video?