Education K-12 Educational Technology & Digital Learning 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What does '1:1 computing' mean in K-12 schools?
- One computer shared among all students in a single classroom
- Each student is assigned their own personal computing device (Correct answer)
- One computer lab is designated per grade level
- One teacher uses one computer for whole-class instruction
Correct answer: Each student is assigned their own personal computing device
1:1 computing means every student has their own personal device—such as a laptop, tablet, or Chromebook—available for learning.
Question 2: Google Classroom, Canvas, and Schoology are all examples of which type of educational technology tool?
- Digital formative assessment platforms
- Student-teacher communication apps
- Learning Management Systems (LMS) (Correct answer)
- Content creation and multimedia tools
Correct answer: Learning Management Systems (LMS)
Google Classroom, Canvas, and Schoology are all Learning Management Systems that allow teachers to organize courses, distribute assignments, and monitor student progress.
Question 3: In the context of educational technology, what does UDL stand for?
- Universal Device Learning
- Unified Digital Literacy
- Universal Design for Learning (Correct answer)
- User-Driven Lessons
Correct answer: Universal Design for Learning
Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is a framework that uses flexible methods and technology to meet the diverse learning needs of all students.
Question 4: Which of the following is a key concern when students use AI writing tools to complete school assignments?
- The tools are prohibitively expensive for most schools to afford
- Academic integrity and whether work authentically reflects student learning (Correct answer)
- The tools require excessive internet bandwidth to function
- Students may inadvertently become stronger writers
Correct answer: Academic integrity and whether work authentically reflects student learning
AI writing tools raise academic integrity concerns because they may allow students to submit work that does not reflect their own understanding, effort, or skill development.
Question 5: What is 'cloud computing' as it applies to K-12 education?
- Using computer simulations to teach meteorology and atmospheric science
- Storing and accessing data and applications over the internet rather than on a local device (Correct answer)
- Using outdoor Wi-Fi hotspots to conduct classroom instruction
- A drone-based service that provides high-altitude internet access
Correct answer: Storing and accessing data and applications over the internet rather than on a local device
Cloud computing allows students and teachers to store files and run applications via the internet, enabling access from any device and facilitating collaboration and remote learning.
Question 6: What does 'digital equity' mean in the context of K-12 education?
- Ensuring all students receive equal amounts of daily screen time
- Ensuring all students have equal access to technology and the internet for learning (Correct answer)
- Balancing the amount of time students spend on digital versus non-digital activities
- Using identical devices for students across all grade levels
Correct answer: Ensuring all students have equal access to technology and the internet for learning
Digital equity ensures that all students, regardless of socioeconomic status, location, or background, have the technology and internet access needed to participate fully in learning.
Question 7: Which of the following best describes the 'flipped classroom' instructional model?
- Students sit facing away from the board to reduce distractions
- Teachers deliver lectures at home and students complete homework in class
- Students view instructional content at home and use class time for practice and application (Correct answer)
- Students take turns teaching each other while the teacher observes
Correct answer: Students view instructional content at home and use class time for practice and application
In a flipped classroom, students access recorded lectures or content at home, which frees class time for interactive, teacher-supported activities and deeper application of concepts.
Education K-12 Educational Technology & Digital Learning 2
What does '1:1 computing' mean in K-12 schools?