Educational Technology Integration Flashcards

Which CodeHS feature helps teachers identify students who may be copying code from one another?

Answer: Code similarity/plagiarism detection in submissions

CodeHS includes code similarity detection that flags submissions with suspiciously similar code structures, alerting teachers to potential plagiarism.

What is the advantage of CodeHS's browser-based IDE over requiring students to install a local development environment?

Answer: Students can code from any device without installation, reducing access barriers

A browser-based IDE works on any internet-connected device including Chromebooks, removing software installation as a barrier to entry.

A teacher wants to introduce cybersecurity concepts to students. Which CodeHS course pathway is most appropriate?

Answer: Introduction to Cybersecurity or Cybersecurity Fundamentals course

CodeHS offers dedicated cybersecurity courses covering topics like encryption, network security, and safe computing practices.

When using CodeHS for a flipped classroom model, what do students typically do at home versus in class?

Answer: Watch instructional videos at home; apply concepts through coding in class

In a flipped model, students consume lecture content (videos) before class, then use class time for active coding with teacher support.

Which of the following is a key benefit of CodeHS's auto-grading system for teachers in large classes?

Answer: It provides immediate feedback to students and reduces teacher grading time for correctness checks

Auto-grading gives students instant correctness feedback and frees teacher time to focus on higher-order feedback and instruction.

A district wants to ensure its K-12 CS curriculum has a logical progression. How does CodeHS support curriculum sequencing?

Answer: Through a structured course catalog with recommended grade-level pathways from introductory to advanced

CodeHS provides a K-12 course catalog organized by grade band and skill level, with recommended pathways to build skills progressively.

What does it mean when a CodeHS lesson is labeled 'Unplugged'?

Answer: The activity teaches CS concepts without using a computer, through hands-on or group activities

Unplugged activities teach computational thinking concepts through offline exercises like sorting cards or role-playing algorithms, no computer required.