Question 1

_________________________ provide a logical system for evaluating the qualities of specific technology and media.
A)Instructional Objectives
B)Text Books
C)ARCS Models
D)Selection Rubrics

Accepted Answer

Selection Rubrics are designed to provide a logical system for evaluating technology and media based on specific criteria, such as relevance to content, appropriateness for audience, accuracy, effectiveness, usability, and affordability. This allows users to make informed decisions when selecting technology and media to use in instructional settings. The other options, instructional objectives, textbooks, and ARCS models, do not specifically provide a logical system for evaluating technology and media.

Question 2

Teachers do NOT need to spend time evaluating approved academic materials.

Accepted Answer

Teachers need to spend time evaluating approved academic materials to ensure they are appropriate for their students and align with their teaching objectives.

Question 3

__________________ determine if students have the prerequisite skills and knowledge to benefit from the instruction.
A)Curricula
B)Entry tests
C)State standards
D)None of the above

Accepted Answer

Entry tests are specifically designed to determine whether students have the necessary skills and knowledge to successfully engage with the instruction. Curricula and state standards provide guidelines for what students should learn, but they do not assess their current abilities.

Question 4

Which of the following verbs is appropriate for a learning objective?
A)Know
B)Define
C)Appreciate
D)Understand

Accepted Answer

"Define" is appropriate for a learning objective because it is specific, measurable, and observable. "Know," "appreciate," and "understand" are less measurable and more subjective, making them less suitable for clear learning objectives.

Question 5

Constructivists believe that learning is a passive process.

Accepted Answer

Constructivists believe that learning is an active process in which the learner actively constructs meaning through their experiences, interactions and prior knowledge.

Question 6

Mrs.Olexenko has analyzed her 9th grade learners and has written learning objectives for a biology unit on cellular processes.Now,Mrs.Olexenko is ready to select the materials to support her instruction.Which of the following is NOT an option?
A)Review the available materials and resources from the biology curriculum.
B)Ask other biology teachers to share ideas and resources.
C)Borrow and install copyrighted software program from the biology teacher next door.
D)Design new materials.

Accepted Answer

It is not legal to borrow and install copyrighted software program without permission. Therefore, this option is not appropriate. All the other options are suitable choices for selecting materials to support instruction. A teacher can review the curriculum materials, ask for ideas from other teachers, or design new materials.

Question 7

Learning objectives state the maximum learning expectations.In essence,objectives set limits on what students can learn.

Accepted Answer

Learning objectives state the minimum learning expectations, not the maximum. They provide a framework for what students should know or be able to do by the end of a lesson or unit, but they do not limit what students can learn beyond those objectives.

Question 8

Mrs.Ponivas is preparing a learning activity and assessment about the United States Civil War.Mrs.Ponivas should remember that the assessment method depends on the nature of the learning objectives.

Accepted Answer

The assessment method should align with the learning objectives and the type of knowledge and skills that students are expected to apply, therefore it depends on the nature of the learning objectives.

Question 9

Next week,Mrs.Gramza will be introducing a geography unit on earthquakes.Mrs.Gramza understands that her student's general characteristics may influence their learning.Which of the following is NOT a general characteristic?
A)Reading levels
B)Attitudes
C)Ages
D)Ethnicities

Accepted Answer

Reading levels are not considered a general characteristic as they can vary greatly among individuals within the same age, ethnicity, and attitude groupings.

Question 10

When students return from Spring Break,Mr.Kensinger will teach his class to divide fractions.How can Mr.Kensinger identify students who may have already mastered this skill?
A)Interest level
B)End of the chapter test
C)Show of hands
D)Pretest

Accepted Answer

Giving a pretest will allow Mr. Kensinger to identify students who have already mastered the skill of dividing fractions. Students who perform well on the pretest can be given more challenging activities or allowed to work independently while the rest of the class works on mastering the skill.

Question 11

Instructional lessons include ONE teaching strategy.

Accepted Answer

Instructional lessons can include multiple teaching strategies to meet the needs of different learners and achieve learning objectives.

Question 12

Which of the following statements does not describe learning objectives?
A)They are statements of what a learner will achieve.
B)They guide the teacher to select appropriate strategies,technology,and media.
C)They describe how the lesson will be taught.
D)They guide the creation of assessments.

Accepted Answer

Learning objectives do not describe how the lesson will be taught; instead, they describe what the learner will achieve and guide the selection of appropriate strategies, technology, media, and assessments.

Question 13

Instructional strategies are designed to facilitate student achievement of standards and objectives.

Accepted Answer

Instructional strategies are specifically created to assist students in meeting the standards and objectives set for them.

Question 14

Which of the following has all of the components of an ABCD objective?
A)Using self-made flash cards,3rd grade students will identify verbs and nouns from the reading story.
B)3rd grade students will use colored markers to draw 'action' illustrations for verbs.
C)Given a bucket of verbs from the weekly reading story,3rd grade students will select one verb.Students will act out the verb until guessed by classmates in a game of 'charades'.
D)Students will write sentences using correct verb tense.

Accepted Answer

Choice C includes all of the components of an ABCD objective. A = Given a bucket of verbs from the weekly reading story, B = 3rd grade students will select one verb, C = Students will act out the verb until guessed by classmates in a game of 'charades', D = Demonstrating their understanding of verbs by correctly acting them out in the game. The other answer choices are missing one or more of the ABCD components.

Question 15

Mrs.Benk is unsatisfied with the amount of technology included in her Geology curriculum.She can modify curriculum objectives to add appropriate technology and NETS for her students.

Accepted Answer

Mrs. Benk can modify curriculum objectives to add appropriate technology and align with NETS (National Educational Technology Standards) for her students.

Question 16

Mr.Chimera will be using a public library DVD and related websites as part of an upcoming lesson about Greek Mythology.Why should Mr.Chimera preview the resources and media prior to using them with his students?
A)To select portions of the DVD aligned with the lesson objectives
B)To ensure the students will not be exposed to inappropriate content
C)To use the resources to their full potential
D)All of the above

Accepted Answer

Mr.Chimera should preview the resources and media prior to using them with his students to be able to select portions of the DVD aligned with the lesson objectives, ensure the students will not be exposed to inappropriate content, and use the resources to their full potential. Previewing the resources will enable Mr.Chimera to choose the most relevant portions of the DVD for his lesson, and avoid any sections that are inappropriate or not aligned with the curriculum. This will ensure that the students only receive accurate and appropriate information. Additionally, previewing the resources will help Mr.Chimera to use them to their full potential, incorporating any relevant discussion or accompanying activities into the lesson plan.

Question 17

According to the research,which variable has the most influence on how and what students learn?
A)Attention span
B)Gender
C)Prior knowledge
D)None of the above

Accepted Answer

Prior knowledge has been found to have a significant influence on how and what students learn. This is because students are able to build upon their existing knowledge and experiences to make connections and understand new information more effectively. Attention span and gender may also have some impact, but their influence is not as strong as prior knowledge. Therefore, choice C is the best answer.

Question 18

Preview,Prepare the technology,media,and materials,Prepare the environment,Prepare the learners,and Provide the learning experience describes the "5 Ps" process.During which step of the ASSURE model is the "5Ps" utilized?
A)Select strategies and materials
B)Utilize resources
C)Require learner participation
D)Evaluate and revise

Accepted Answer

The "5 Ps" process aligns with the "Utilize resources" step of the ASSURE model, as it involves preparing and providing the necessary technology, media, materials, and environment for the learning experience.

Question 19

Teachers can modify curriculum objectives in order to add any missing ABCDs.

Accepted Answer

Teachers have flexibility to modify curriculum objectives to ensure that all necessary ABCDs are included.

Question 20

Multiple intelligences,perceptual preferences,information processing habits,and motivation and physiological factors are all psychological traits that refer to a student's _____________________________.
A)Learning Style
B)Entry Competency
C)General Characteristics
D)Disability

Accepted Answer

Multiple intelligences, perceptual preferences, information processing habits, and motivation and physiological factors all contribute to a student's learning style. Therefore, the correct answer is (A) Learning Style.

Quiz 3: Integrating Technology and Media Into Instruction: the Assure Model

_________________________ provide a logical system for evaluating the qualities of specific technology and media.

Teachers do NOT need to spend time evaluating approved academic materials.

__________________ determine if students have the prerequisite skills and knowledge to benefit from the instruction.

Which of the following verbs is appropriate for a learning objective?

Constructivists believe that learning is a passive process.

Mrs.Olexenko has analyzed her 9th grade learners and has written learning objectives for a biology unit on cellular processes.Now,Mrs.Olexenko is ready to select the materials to support her instruction.Which of the following is NOT an option?

Learning objectives state the maximum learning expectations.In essence,objectives set limits on what students can learn.

Mrs.Ponivas is preparing a learning activity and assessment about the United States Civil War.Mrs.Ponivas should remember that the assessment method depends on the nature of the learning objectives.

Next week,Mrs.Gramza will be introducing a geography unit on earthquakes.Mrs.Gramza understands that her student's general characteristics may influence their learning.Which of the following is NOT a general characteristic?

When students return from Spring Break,Mr.Kensinger will teach his class to divide fractions.How can Mr.Kensinger identify students who may have already mastered this skill?

Instructional lessons include ONE teaching strategy.

Which of the following statements does not describe learning objectives?

Instructional strategies are designed to facilitate student achievement of standards and objectives.

Which of the following has all of the components of an ABCD objective?

Mrs.Benk is unsatisfied with the amount of technology included in her Geology curriculum.She can modify curriculum objectives to add appropriate technology and NETS for her students.

Mr.Chimera will be using a public library DVD and related websites as part of an upcoming lesson about Greek Mythology.Why should Mr.Chimera preview the resources and media prior to using them with his students?

According to the research,which variable has the most influence on how and what students learn?

Preview,Prepare the technology,media,and materials,Prepare the environment,Prepare the learners,and Provide the learning experience describes the "5 Ps" process.During which step of the ASSURE model is the "5Ps" utilized?

Teachers can modify curriculum objectives in order to add any missing ABCDs.

Multiple intelligences,perceptual preferences,information processing habits,and motivation and physiological factors are all psychological traits that refer to a student's _____________________________.