Technology in Education Flashcards

A teacher posts student work samples on a class website. Before doing so, the teacher MUST:

Answer: Obtain written parental consent per FERPA guidelines

FERPA requires parental consent before a school publicly shares student work that could identify a student, including posting on public websites.

Which type of online learning environment allows a teacher to organize assignments, post resources, and provide feedback in a single platform?

Answer: Learning Management System (LMS)

A Learning Management System (LMS) centralizes course content, communication, assignments, and feedback, streamlining digital instructional management.

Gamification in education involves:

Answer: Applying game design elements like points, badges, and levels to learning activities

Gamification applies motivational game mechanics—such as challenges, rewards, and progress tracking—to educational tasks to increase engagement and persistence.

A teacher wants to use a free educational app with students. Before adopting it, the MOST important step is to:

Answer: Review the app's privacy policy for compliance with student data protection laws

Reviewing privacy policies ensures the app complies with COPPA, FERPA, and state data privacy laws before students' personal information is shared with a third-party platform.

Which characteristic makes a technology tool universally designed for learning?

Answer: It offers multiple means of representation, engagement, and expression

Universally designed tools provide flexible options for how content is presented, how students engage, and how they demonstrate learning, supporting all learners by design.

A teacher integrates technology ethically when they:

Answer: Model responsible digital behavior and teach students about online safety

Ethical technology integration includes modeling digital citizenship, teaching safety practices, and ensuring student data is protected and used appropriately.