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

Answer

Credibility and accuracy are the foundational criteria for evaluating digital resources; students must learn to distinguish reliable from unreliable sources.

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

Answer

Fair use permits limited use of copyrighted material for educational, commentary, or criticism purposes, evaluated by four factors including purpose and amount used.

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

Answer

The CC BY (Attribution) license allows others to distribute, remix, and build upon the work even commercially, as long as credit is given to the original creator.

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

Answer

Computational thinking is a problem-solving approach that includes breaking down problems (decomposition), finding patterns, abstracting details, and designing step-by-step solutions (algorithms).

Question 5

Which student behavior BEST demonstrates being a responsible digital citizen?

Accepted Answer

Citing online sources and respecting others' intellectual property

Answer

Responsible digital citizenship includes respecting intellectual property, giving proper attribution, and upholding ethical standards in all online interactions.

GAPSC - Georgia Professional Standards Commission - Professional Educator Certificate Practice Test

GAPSC - Georgia Professional Standards Commission - Professional Educator Certificate Practice Test

GAPSC Technology Integration & Digital Literacy 3