Educational Technology Tools & Platforms Flashcards

Which of the following is a primary consideration when selecting a third-party app to integrate with a school's LMS for student use?

Answer: FERPA compliance and student data privacy protections

FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act) compliance is critical when selecting any tool that will collect or store student data in a K-12 or higher education setting.

What is the MAIN difference between synchronous and asynchronous online learning tools?

Answer: Synchronous tools require real-time participation; asynchronous tools allow flexible timing

Synchronous tools (like Zoom) require everyone online at the same time, while asynchronous tools (like recorded lectures or discussion boards) allow participation at any time.

An educator uses Nearpod to deliver an interactive lesson. Which feature MOST distinguishes Nearpod from a standard slide presentation tool?

Answer: It allows real-time student interaction and response collection within slides

Nearpod integrates interactive activities—polls, open-ended questions, virtual field trips, and quizzes—directly into presentations, enabling real-time student participation.

Which of the following BEST explains why Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles should guide the selection of educational technology tools?

Answer: UDL promotes designing flexible learning experiences accessible to students with diverse needs

UDL encourages providing multiple means of engagement, representation, and action/expression so that tools and content are accessible and effective for all learners.

A school district upgrades its LMS and teachers must migrate existing course content. Which file format is MOST widely used for portable course packages across different LMS platforms?

Answer: SCORM package (.zip)

SCORM packages (exported as .zip files) are the industry-standard format for bundling course content in a way that can be imported into most LMS platforms.

When an online teacher uses breakout rooms during a Zoom class, what is the PRIMARY pedagogical purpose?

Answer: To facilitate small-group collaboration and discussion among students

Breakout rooms divide participants into smaller groups for focused peer discussion and collaboration, replicating small-group learning in a virtual environment.

Which of the following scenarios BEST demonstrates the appropriate use of a discussion board in an asynchronous online course?

Answer: Students respond to a weekly prompt and reply substantively to at least two peers

A threaded discussion board with original posts and peer replies replicates classroom dialogue asynchronously, building community and critical thinking over time.