Technology in Education Flashcards

Assistive technology in education refers to:

Answer: Any device or software that helps students with disabilities access learning

Assistive technology includes any tool—from text-to-speech software to alternative keyboards—that helps students with disabilities access curriculum and demonstrate learning.

A teacher models how to evaluate the credibility of online sources. This practice BEST develops students':

Answer: Digital citizenship and media literacy

Teaching source evaluation builds media literacy, enabling students to critically assess online information—a core component of digital citizenship education.

Which teaching strategy uses technology to deliver direct instruction at home so class time can be used for practice and application?

Answer: Flipped classroom

The flipped classroom model shifts direct instruction to video or digital content viewed at home, freeing class time for active, hands-on practice with teacher support.

Copyright law in education allows teachers to use copyrighted materials under certain conditions through:

Answer: Fair Use doctrine

Fair Use doctrine permits limited educational use of copyrighted materials for purposes such as teaching, commentary, or criticism without requiring permission.

FERPA protects:

Answer: The privacy and confidentiality of student education records

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) gives parents and eligible students the right to access and control the disclosure of education records.

Which tool BEST supports a student with dyslexia who struggles with reading digital text?

Answer: Text-to-speech software

Text-to-speech software reads digital text aloud, allowing students with dyslexia to access written content without being blocked by decoding difficulties.