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

Answer

Job-embedded coaching with observation and feedback is consistently shown to produce lasting changes in instructional practice because it contextualizes technology use within teachers' actual classrooms.

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)

Answer

The E-Rate program, administered by the FCC, provides discounts of 20–90% on telecommunications and internet services based on economic need and rural status.

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

Answer

Blended learning is defined by combining in-person instruction with online learning in a way that gives students some element of control over time, place, path, or pace of their education.

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

Answer

ISTE's Empowered Learner standard positions students as active, self-directed learners who leverage technology to drive their own learning goals, which underpins all other ISTE student standards.

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)

Answer

COPPA, enforced by the FTC, prohibits operators of commercial websites and online services from collecting personal information from children under 13 without obtaining verifiable parental consent.

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SDL Technology and Digital Learning 2