Technology in Education Flashcards

A principal is evaluating whether a blended learning model is achieving its goals. Which evidence source most directly measures instructional effectiveness?

Answer: Comparison of student mastery rates before and after blended learning implementation using formative and summative data

Comparing mastery data before and after implementation directly links the instructional model to changes in student learning.

Under the Children's Internet Protection Act (CIPA), what must a Texas school district do to receive E-rate funding?

Answer: Certify that it has an internet safety policy and technology protection measures including filtering of harmful content

CIPA requires schools receiving E-rate discounts to certify they have internet safety policies and content filtering that protects minors from harmful online material.

A principal is reviewing complaints that a teacher's use of AI-generated content in class presentations may mislead students about source credibility. What is the most appropriate leadership response?

Answer: Facilitate professional learning on responsible AI use, including transparency about AI-generated content and teaching students to evaluate AI sources critically

Professional learning that builds both teacher and student capacity to critically evaluate AI content is the most educationally sound and sustainable response.

A district pilot program shows that students using adaptive learning software outperform peers on unit assessments. What should a principal do before scaling the program campus-wide?

Answer: Analyze whether pilot results are generalizable across all student subgroups, ensure equity of access, and develop an implementation and PD plan

Before scaling, principals must examine subgroup equity, generalizability of results, and readiness infrastructure including professional development.

A student alleges that a classmate is using technology to cyberbully them through social media outside school hours. What is the campus principal's responsibility?

Answer: The principal must investigate if the cyberbullying creates a substantial disruption to the educational environment, per TEC §37.0832 and district policy

Under TEC §37.0832, principals must address cyberbullying that substantially disrupts school, even when it originates off-campus.

Which professional standard from the ISTE Standards for Education Leaders emphasizes that principals should model responsible and ethical use of technology?

Answer: Connected Learner who models ongoing learning in digital environments

The ISTE Connected Learner standard calls on education leaders to model ongoing digital learning and responsible technology use for their school communities.

A principal's campus improvement plan includes a goal to increase family engagement using digital communication tools. Which strategy best ensures this goal reaches all families equitably?

Answer: Offer multilingual digital communications through multiple channels (app, text, email) and provide translation and digital access support for families with barriers

Multilingual, multi-channel digital communication combined with access support removes language and connectivity barriers to ensure all families are reached equitably.