TA Technology in Education 5

Question 1

A student copies text from a website and pastes it directly into their essay without citing the source. This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

Plagiarism

Answer

Copying text from a source without attribution constitutes plagiarism, which is academic dishonesty regardless of whether the source is digital or print.

Question 2

What is the main advantage of using a cloud-based storage service (like Google Drive) for student work?

Accepted Answer

It allows files to be accessed and edited from any device with internet access

Answer

Cloud storage enables students and TAs to access, edit, and share documents from any internet-connected device, supporting flexibility and collaboration.

Question 3

A TA is helping a group of ELL students understand a science concept. Which technology tool would most effectively support comprehension?

Accepted Answer

A translation app combined with visual supports and labeled diagrams

Answer

Translation apps combined with visual supports help ELL students access content in their native language while building connections to English vocabulary.

Question 4

Which of the following is the safest practice when students use the internet for research at school?

Accepted Answer

Using a school-approved filtered browser and reviewing sites before student use

Answer

School-filtered browsers and pre-reviewed sites protect students from inappropriate content while still allowing effective research.

Question 5

A TA is asked to help a student use a digital timer during a math test as part of the student's IEP accommodations. The TA should:

Accepted Answer

Implement the accommodation as written in the IEP without modification

Answer

IEP accommodations are legally binding; the TA must implement them exactly as written without personal judgment about their necessity.

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TA Technology in Education 5