Deck 11: Technology and Teaching

Question 1

When using guided notes, the teacher creates a ____________________ outline, which students fill in during a lecture.

Answer 1

skeletalskeleton

Question 2

A brainstorming program:

A) helps students come up with ideas for a writing assignment.
B) is typically used during the revision stage.
C) suggests different topics based upon a set writing prompt.
D) helps student map out and organize ideas.

Answer 2

D

Question 3

One of the drawbacks of using text-to-speech (TTS) programs is:

A) there are not many programs from which to choose.
B) students can become passive learners.
C) they are cost-prohibitive for classroom use.
D) teachers need to train the program using their own speech.

Answer 3

B

Question 4

When used along with handouts of a presentation, ____________________enhanced lessons represent a form of universal design that benefits everyone in the classroom, both students with and without disabilities.

Question 5

A Whiteboard differs from a traditional chalkboard in that:

A) students with motor difficulties can easily write on it.
B) teachers and students can write and erase on it.
C) the notes and images can be digitally captured and printed out.
D) it creates a space where many people can see and refer to it.

Question 6

Students with disabilities can benefit from advances in technology to compensate for ____________________ and motor problems when writing.

Question 7

Two factors that must be considered when determining the usefulness of text-to-speech (TTS) programs are their intelligibility and their _______________.

Question 8

The following is NOT a type of electronic IEP technology:

A) centralized network systems.
B) distributed network systems.
C) computer-assisted systems.
D) stand-alone systems.

Question 9

What earlier experience influenced Alexander Graham Bell's inventions of the microphone and telephone?

A) going deaf at the age of 8
B) training teachers who worked with deaf persons
C) working in the auditory wing of a hospital
D) growing up with deaf grandparents

Question 10

A ____________________ is a handheld device that scans texts and translates it into speech.

Question 11

Having three to six points on a PowerPoint presentation slide is helpful because:

A) students are presented with small chunks of information at a time.
B) it allows a teacher space to add pictures and graphics to the slide.
C) it makes lectures shorter.
D) students cannot read the slides if there are more points than six.

Question 12

Unlike analog video, digital video has the potential for:

A) interactivity and integration.
B) imagination and creation.
C) portability and universality.
D) Closed-captioning.

Question 13

A ____________________ keeps the lines of communication open between teachers and parents and can serve as a resource for students who may have missed school.

Question 14

Research has indicated that students who use a Reading Pen benefit from it when they:

A) stop after every paragraph to answer questions on what they have read.
B) use the pen while reading passages silently.
C) also read aloud the text.
D) have received explicit questions on the reading beforehand.

Question 15

MacArthur and Cavalier (2004) have shown that, for the most part, students with ____________________ disabilities can be taught to accurately use speech recognition software.

Question 16

Using Universal Design for Learning with the general education curriculum means that students can access materials more easily and teachers can teach and assess ____________________ more effectively.

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT one of the foundations for technology standards for students as identified by the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE)?

A) technology etiquette ("netiquette")
B) basic operations and concepts
C) social, ethical, and human issues
D) technology research tools

Question 18

Electronic gradebooks can do all of the following EXCEPT:

A) weigh categories.
B) average students' grades.
C) track student attendance.
D) standardize narrative comments.

Question 19

An interactive Whiteboard is an electronic presentation device that interfaces with a ____________________.

Question 20

Speech-to-text programs can be especially helpful for students with ____________________ problems.

Question 21

Which of the technological tools described in this chapter do you think has the most benefit for the majority of your students, both those with disabilities and those without? Explain why you think this device is the most practical and valuable.

Question 22

How might a class website be helpful for your classroom? What would you include on your class page and why?

Question 23

Allow students to view a sample class website and have them critique it. What does the website accomplish? How could it be improved to better meet the needs of students and their parents?

Question 24

What challenges do you anticipate in incorporating assistive technologies in your classroom?

Question 25

Explain how hypertext aids students in better understanding a text. What potential problems might this aid cause, if any?

Question 26

A few of the students in your class have both processing and motor difficulties. What technologies might you implement in your classroom to assist these students with completing their next writing assignment? In your answer, be specific about the tools that will help each difficulty and identify the potential drawbacks of each device. What will you do to minimize the potential negative consequences of using these technologies?

Question 27

Have students demonstrate a well-designed PowerPoint presentation based on a mock lesson plan. They may either present the PowerPoint to the class or turn in handouts of a few slides to show they understand the principles of a well-executed presentation.