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  1. A teacher uses a digital badge system to recognize student mastery of specific skills. This approach is most closely associated with which instructional strategy?

    Answer: Gamification of learning

    Digital badges are a core element of gamification, providing visible, shareable recognition of discrete skill achievements.

  2. Which of the following is an example of asynchronous communication technology in education?

    Answer: A class discussion board where students post replies over 48 hours

    Discussion boards allow participants to post and respond at different times, making them an asynchronous communication tool.

  3. A teacher integrates QR codes around the classroom that link to extension activities. Which instructional goal does this MOST directly support?

    Answer: Differentiation by providing self-directed enrichment opportunities

    QR code stations let students access tiered or enrichment activities independently, supporting differentiated learning at their own pace.

  4. Which file format is MOST appropriate when a teacher wants to share a document that students can view on any device without formatting changes?

    Answer: PDF

    PDF (Portable Document Format) preserves formatting across all operating systems and devices, making it ideal for document distribution.

  5. A student creates a digital story by combining original narration, images, and music downloaded from the internet. What must the teacher remind the student to check first?

    Answer: Copyright and Creative Commons licensing of all media used

    Using copyrighted music or images without permission violates intellectual property law; students must verify licensing before incorporating any third-party media.

  6. Which model frames technology integration around the concepts of Content, Pedagogy, and Technology knowledge, and their intersections?

    Answer: TPACK (Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge)

    TPACK describes the knowledge teachers need at the intersection of technology, pedagogy, and content to design effective instruction.

  7. A teacher uses text-to-speech software during independent reading time. For which student population is this accommodation MOST commonly recommended?

    Answer: Students with dyslexia or reading disabilities

    Text-to-speech technology helps students with dyslexia access written content by converting text to spoken words, bypassing decoding difficulties.