SEHS Educational Technology Integration 3

Question 1

A school implements a 'bring your own device' (BYOD) policy. What is the PRIMARY benefit of this approach?

Accepted Answer

Students use familiar devices, potentially increasing engagement and comfort

Answer

BYOD policies allow students to work on devices they already know, which can reduce the learning curve and increase engagement.

Question 2

Which of the following BEST describes 'gamification' in education?

Accepted Answer

Applying game-design elements like points and badges to non-game learning activities

Answer

Gamification uses motivational mechanics from games — such as rewards and levels — to increase student engagement in academic tasks.

Question 3

A teacher uses a polling app during class to instantly see how many students understand a concept. This is BEST classified as:

Accepted Answer

Formative assessment using technology

Answer

Polling apps provide real-time data about student understanding, making them a powerful formative assessment tool.

Question 4

What is the main purpose of a 'flipped classroom' model?

Accepted Answer

Students review instructional content at home and use class time for practice and discussion

Answer

In a flipped classroom, direct instruction is delivered via video at home, freeing class time for deeper application and collaboration.

Question 5

Which file format is MOST appropriate for sharing a presentation that should look identical on any device?

Accepted Answer

PDF

Answer

PDF files preserve formatting across different devices and operating systems, ensuring the document looks the same everywhere.

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