Technology in Education Flashcards

Which type of software would a TA use to create a slideshow presentation for a lesson?

Answer: Presentation software

Presentation software such as Google Slides or PowerPoint is specifically designed for creating visual slideshows for instruction.

A student has difficulty with fine motor skills and cannot use a standard mouse. Which assistive technology would most help?

Answer: A touch screen or alternative input device such as a trackball

Touch screens and trackballs require less fine motor precision than a standard mouse, making them effective alternatives for students with motor difficulties.

What does the term 'digital citizenship' refer to in an educational context?

Answer: Responsible, ethical, and safe behavior when using technology and the internet

Digital citizenship encompasses the norms of responsible, ethical online behavior including privacy, safety, and respectful communication.

A TA observes that a student has shared their school login password with a friend. The appropriate response is to:

Answer: Remind the student that sharing passwords violates the AUP and report it to the teacher

Sharing passwords violates acceptable use policies and creates security risks; the TA should educate the student and inform the supervising teacher.

Which of the following describes a benefit of using student response systems (clickers or digital polls) during instruction?

Answer: They allow the teacher to instantly gauge understanding from all students simultaneously

Student response systems enable real-time formative assessment by collecting answers from every student at once, informing immediate instructional decisions.

When a TA sets up a computer station for a student with a visual impairment, which setting should be adjusted first?

Answer: Screen resolution and display text size or built-in magnification

Increasing screen resolution display size or activating built-in magnification directly addresses the visual access needs of a student with visual impairment.

A TA wants to monitor students' progress on an educational app in real time. Which feature of the app should the TA use?

Answer: The teacher dashboard or progress tracking report

Teacher dashboards provide real-time data on each student's performance, enabling the TA to identify struggling students and adjust support.