GAPSC Technology Integration & Digital Literacy 3

Question 1

When evaluating a website for classroom use, which criterion is MOST important to verify first?

Accepted Answer

The information is credible, accurate, and from a reliable source

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The website has colorful graphics and videos

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The website loads quickly on school computers

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The website is free to access

Question 2

What does 'fair use' allow educators to do under U.S. copyright law?

Accepted Answer

Use limited portions of copyrighted works for educational purposes without permission under certain conditions

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Use any copyrighted material freely for profit

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Copy and distribute entire textbooks to students

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Post full movies on the class LMS for student viewing

Question 3

A student publishes work online with a Creative Commons CC BY license. What does this require of anyone who reuses the work?

Accepted Answer

Attribution credit to the original creator

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Written permission from the student's school

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Payment of a licensing fee

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Restricting reuse to non-commercial purposes only

Question 4

Computational thinking in K-12 education primarily refers to which skill set?

Accepted Answer

Problem-solving strategies including decomposition, pattern recognition, and algorithm design

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Typing speed and keyboard shortcuts

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Proficiency with spreadsheet software

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Understanding computer hardware components

Question 5

Which student behavior BEST demonstrates being a responsible digital citizen?

Accepted Answer

Citing online sources and respecting others' intellectual property

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Sharing a classmate's private photos to inform others about an issue

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Using school Wi-Fi to access blocked entertainment sites

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Creating anonymous accounts to comment on social media

Question 6

How does cyberbullying differ from traditional bullying in ways that affect school policy responses?

Accepted Answer

It uses digital devices to harass others, can occur 24/7, reaches a wider audience, and may persist beyond school grounds

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It is identical to traditional bullying but happens in computer class

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It only involves hacking into a student's accounts

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It is a legal term applying only to adults in the workplace

Question 7

Georgia educators are encouraged to use formative technology tools (e.g., polling apps, exit ticket platforms) primarily to:

Accepted Answer

Gather real-time data on student understanding to adjust instruction immediately

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Replace summative assessments entirely

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Track student attendance automatically

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Reduce the need for lesson planning