Educational Technology Integration Flashcards

Which approach most effectively reduces cheating on online exams while supporting learning?

Answer: Using varied authentic assessments and question pools

Authentic tasks and randomized pools lower the incentive and opportunity to cheat.

What is a key benefit of using a rubric in an online assignment?

Answer: It communicates clear, consistent grading criteria

Rubrics make expectations transparent and grading more consistent.

Which tool best provides low-stakes formative checks during a live web conference?

Answer: Polling feature

Live polls give instant insight into understanding without high stakes.

A plagiarism-detection similarity report shows 25% match. What is the most appropriate interpretation?

Answer: A prompt for instructor review of the matched sources

Similarity scores require human judgment since quotes and references can match legitimately.

Which feedback method best scales personalized feedback in large online courses?

Answer: Audio or video comments combined with rubric-linked comments

Recorded feedback plus rubric comments personalizes response efficiently.

What is an advantage of allowing multiple attempts on a quiz with feedback?

Answer: It encourages mastery learning

Multiple attempts with feedback support learning from mistakes.

Which timing choice is best for an exam in a course with students across many time zones?

Answer: Provide a flexible window with a clear timezone stated

A flexible window and clearly stated time zone ensure fair access.