IA Educational Technology 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: An instructional aide notices a student struggling to read text on a tablet screen. Which accessibility feature should the aide suggest first?
- Enable text-to-speech
- Increase the font size using display settings (Correct answer)
- Replace the tablet with printed materials
- Turn off the screen and take a break
Correct answer: Increase the font size using display settings
Increasing font size is the simplest first step for students with reading difficulties on digital devices.
Question 2: Which type of software allows students to create concept maps to visually organize their ideas?
- Spreadsheet software
- Word processing software
- Mind mapping software (Correct answer)
- Presentation software
Correct answer: Mind mapping software
Mind mapping software (e.g., MindMeister, Inspiration) is specifically designed for creating visual concept maps.
Question 3: A student with dyslexia benefits most from which text display setting on a reading app?
- Dark background with white text
- OpenDyslexic font with increased letter spacing (Correct answer)
- Italic serif font
- Small font with dense line spacing
Correct answer: OpenDyslexic font with increased letter spacing
OpenDyslexic font and increased letter spacing are specifically designed to aid readers with dyslexia.
Question 4: What is the primary purpose of a Learning Management System (LMS) in a K-12 classroom?
- To replace the classroom teacher
- To organize and deliver course content, assignments, and grades digitally (Correct answer)
- To provide students with free internet access
- To track student attendance only
Correct answer: To organize and deliver course content, assignments, and grades digitally
An LMS centralizes course materials, assignments, communication, and grades in one digital platform.
Question 5: When a student submits work through an online platform and receives automated feedback, this is an example of:
- Synchronous learning
- Adaptive assessment
- Formative digital feedback (Correct answer)
- Summative evaluation
Correct answer: Formative digital feedback
Automated feedback provided during or after a task submission is a form of formative digital feedback.
Question 6: An aide is helping a student use a keyboard shortcut to copy text. Which shortcut is correct for most Windows devices?
- Ctrl+V
- Ctrl+C (Correct answer)
- Ctrl+X
- Ctrl+Z
Correct answer: Ctrl+C
Ctrl+C is the standard keyboard shortcut to copy selected text on Windows devices.
Question 7: Which of the following best describes 'blended learning'?
- Students learn exclusively through online videos
- Traditional face-to-face instruction combined with online digital activities (Correct answer)
- Teachers use only whiteboards and printed handouts
- Students work independently without teacher guidance
Correct answer: Traditional face-to-face instruction combined with online digital activities
Blended learning combines in-person classroom instruction with online digital learning activities.
IA Educational Technology 2
An instructional aide notices a student struggling to read text on a tablet screen.
Which accessibility feature should the aide suggest first?