IBEC Technology Integration 5

Question 1

Which approach to professional development best helps IB teachers build lasting technology integration skills?

Accepted Answer

Ongoing collaborative inquiry with colleagues using real classroom contexts

Answer

Sustained, collaborative professional learning in real classroom contexts builds the reflective practice needed for lasting TPACK development.

Question 2

A student creates a podcast series interviewing community stakeholders for a CAS project. Which IB outcome does this technology-mediated activity most directly address?

Accepted Answer

Collaborating with others and showing new skills

Answer

Podcast creation for community interviews demonstrates collaboration with stakeholders and development of new communication and technical skills.

Question 3

What is the primary risk of over-reliance on adaptive learning software in IB classrooms?

Accepted Answer

Software may narrow learning to algorithmic paths, undermining open inquiry and critical thinking

Answer

Adaptive algorithms optimize for measurable outcomes and can constrain the open-ended inquiry central to IB pedagogy.

Question 4

In an IB school adopting AI writing assistants, which policy approach best balances innovation with academic integrity?

Accepted Answer

Establish clear guidelines on permitted AI use, require disclosure, and teach students to critically evaluate AI outputs

Answer

Clear guidelines with disclosure requirements and critical evaluation skills balance authentic learning with responsible AI use.

Question 5

Which metric is most meaningful when evaluating the effectiveness of technology integration in an IB classroom?

Accepted Answer

Degree to which technology enhanced student inquiry, collaboration, and conceptual understanding

Answer

Effective technology integration is measured by its impact on learning quality, not by quantity of device use or time-on-platform.

(IBEC) International Baccalaureate Certified Teacher Practice Test

(IBEC) International Baccalaureate Certified Teacher Practice Test

IBEC Technology Integration 5