SDL Technology and Digital Learning 2

Question 1

A school district wants to provide meaningful professional development in educational technology. Research shows which approach is most effective for sustained classroom integration?

Accepted Answer

Ongoing, job-embedded coaching with follow-up classroom observations and feedback

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One-day summer workshops covering a wide range of tools

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Self-paced online modules completed independently by teachers

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Vendor-led product demonstrations before each new software rollout

Question 2

Which federal program provides discounts on telecommunications, internet access, and internal network infrastructure to eligible schools and libraries?

Accepted Answer

E-Rate (Schools and Libraries Program)

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Title IV-A Student Support and Academic Enrichment grants

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Perkins Career and Technical Education Act funding

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IDEA Part B technology set-aside funds

Question 3

A district is designing a blended learning model. Which characteristic BEST defines the blended learning approach?

Accepted Answer

Instruction combines face-to-face teacher-led activities with online learning giving students some control over pace and path

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Students complete all coursework online without attending a physical school

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Teachers record video lectures for students to watch at home while using class time for tests

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The district replaces textbooks with tablets containing digital versions of the same content

Question 4

ISTE (International Society for Technology in Education) standards for students emphasize which core competency as foundational to all other technology skills?

Accepted Answer

Empowered learning through leveraging technology as a tool for self-directed growth

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Computational thinking and coding proficiency

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Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite applications

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Keyboard typing speed of at least 40 words per minute

Question 5

Which law specifically restricts commercial websites from collecting personal information from children under age 13 without verifiable parental consent?

Accepted Answer

COPPA (Children's Online Privacy Protection Act)

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FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act)

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CIPA (Children's Internet Protection Act)

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PPRA (Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment)

Question 6

A district adopts a social media policy for staff. Which element is most critical to include to protect both students and district employees?

Accepted Answer

Clear boundaries prohibiting private communications with students through personal accounts and protecting student privacy

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A ban on all staff personal social media accounts

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Requirements that all staff follow the district's official accounts

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Restricting staff from posting any content related to education topics

Question 7

When selecting assistive technology for students with disabilities, which requirement ensures the district's technology tools are accessible under federal law?

Accepted Answer

Ensuring technology meets Section 508 accessibility standards and IEP-specified accommodations are addressed

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Providing all students with the same device regardless of need

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Purchasing only vendor tools that claim universal design features

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Limiting assistive technology decisions to the special education director without superintendent oversight