TJHSST Educational Technology Integration 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which protocol is used to securely transmit data between a user's browser and a web server in educational platforms?
- HTTPS (Correct answer)
- FTP
- Telnet
- HTTP
Correct answer: HTTPS
HTTPS uses TLS/SSL encryption to protect data in transit between browsers and servers.
Question 2: A teacher uses 'flipped classroom' technology. What does this approach involve?
- Students watch instructional videos at home and do practice in class (Correct answer)
- Teachers lecture during class and students watch videos after
- All instruction is delivered via live video call
- Students teach the class while the teacher observes
Correct answer: Students watch instructional videos at home and do practice in class
In a flipped classroom, lecture content is delivered digitally before class so in-person time is used for active practice.
Question 3: Which type of software allows educators to create interactive presentations with embedded quizzes and polls?
- Mentimeter or Nearpod (Correct answer)
- Notepad
- FTP client
- Antivirus software
Correct answer: Mentimeter or Nearpod
Tools like Mentimeter and Nearpod embed live polls, quizzes, and interactive slides into presentations.
Question 4: What is the purpose of an 'acceptable use policy' (AUP) in a school technology program?
- Define rules for appropriate use of school technology resources (Correct answer)
- Specify hardware purchase guidelines
- Set network bandwidth limits
- Describe how to install software
Correct answer: Define rules for appropriate use of school technology resources
An AUP outlines permitted and prohibited uses of school technology to protect students and the institution.
Question 5: Which cloud storage service is widely integrated into Google Workspace for Education?
- Google Drive (Correct answer)
- Dropbox
- OneDrive
- iCloud
Correct answer: Google Drive
Google Drive is the native storage solution within Google Workspace for Education, seamlessly connecting Docs, Sheets, and other tools.
Question 6: A TJHSST student builds a neural network model. Which Python library is most commonly used for this task?
- TensorFlow or PyTorch (Correct answer)
- Tkinter
- BeautifulSoup
- Matplotlib
Correct answer: TensorFlow or PyTorch
TensorFlow and PyTorch are the leading deep learning frameworks for building and training neural networks.
Question 7: What is 'gamification' in the context of educational technology?
- Applying game design elements like points and badges to learning activities (Correct answer)
- Replacing curriculum with video games
- Using gaming consoles for computer science labs
- Teaching students to code video games only
Correct answer: Applying game design elements like points and badges to learning activities
Gamification uses game mechanics—points, leaderboards, badges—to boost student engagement and motivation in learning.
Which protocol is used to securely transmit data between a user's browser and a web server in educational platforms?