MTLE Technology in Education 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Assistive technology in education refers to:
- Technology used only in computer science classes
- Any device or software that helps students with disabilities access learning (Correct answer)
- Gaming tools used for enrichment
- Technology purchased by the district for administrative use
Correct 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.
Question 2: A teacher models how to evaluate the credibility of online sources. This practice BEST develops students':
- Typing speed
- Digital citizenship and media literacy (Correct answer)
- Programming skills
- Presentation software proficiency
Correct 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.
Question 3: Which teaching strategy uses technology to deliver direct instruction at home so class time can be used for practice and application?
- Gamification
- Flipped classroom (Correct answer)
- Synchronous online learning
- Blended assessment
Correct 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.
Question 4: Copyright law in education allows teachers to use copyrighted materials under certain conditions through:
- The Public Domain Act
- Fair Use doctrine (Correct answer)
- Creative Commons licensing only
- The FERPA exemption
Correct 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.
Question 5: FERPA protects:
- Student digital devices from school searches
- The privacy and confidentiality of student education records (Correct answer)
- Teacher intellectual property rights
- School network security
Correct 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.
Question 6: Which tool BEST supports a student with dyslexia who struggles with reading digital text?
- Graphing calculator
- Text-to-speech software (Correct answer)
- Video creation app
- Presentation software
Correct 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.
MTLE Technology in Education 2
Assistive technology in education refers to: