Educational Technology Integration Flashcards

An instructor wants students to see their grades update automatically as work is scored. Which LMS feature best supports this?

Answer: An integrated online gradebook

An integrated gradebook displays scores to students as soon as the instructor posts them.

Which LMS setting lets an instructor release course modules only after students finish prerequisite activities?

Answer: Conditional release (adaptive release)

Conditional release gates content based on completion or performance criteria.

What does LTI (Learning Tools Interoperability) primarily enable?

Answer: Secure integration of external tools into an LMS

LTI is a standard that lets third-party tools plug into an LMS with single sign-on and grade passback.

Which is the best use of an asynchronous discussion board in an online course?

Answer: Allowing reflective, thoughtful peer dialogue across time zones

Asynchronous forums give students time to reflect and participate regardless of schedule.

An instructor notices low login activity from several students. Which LMS tool is most useful for identifying them?

Answer: Analytics or activity reports

LMS analytics show access and participation patterns so instructors can intervene early.

Why should an instructor use a consistent module structure across a course?

Answer: It reduces cognitive load and helps students navigate

Predictable layout lowers extraneous cognitive load and improves navigation.

When migrating a course to a new LMS, what should an instructor do first after importing content?

Answer: Check links, media, and assessment settings for errors

Imported content often has broken links or changed settings that must be verified before launch.