Question 1

Which of the following telecommunications companies partnered with the non-profit organization Connect2Compete (C2C) to assist low-income Americans in accessing technology in California?

Accepted Answer

Cox Communications partnered with Connect2Compete to help low-income Americans access technology, particularly in California.

Question 2

Which of the following websites is recommended for accessing information about completing a technology plan that will enable a K-12 school to qualify for a Universal Service discount?

Accepted Answer

E-Rate Central is specifically focused on providing information and resources related to the Universal Service discount program for schools and libraries. The other websites may provide valuable information about technology planning, but may not have the same level of focus on this particular goal.

Question 3

On which of the following recommended websites can you find free publications to assist in establishing relevant technology activities for stakeholders?

Accepted Answer

The Regional Technology in Education Consortia (RTEC) provides free publications to assist in establishing technology activities for stakeholders.

Question 4

In a Head Start study conducted by Penuel, Pasnik and Bates (2009), which of the following Public Broadcasting Service's television shows did NOT provide interactive computer-based games for preschoolers?

Accepted Answer

"Dora the Explorer" is not a Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) television show; it is aired by Nickelodeon, which is a different network. The other options, "Sesame Street," "Reading Between the Lions" (correctly "Reading Rainbow"), and "Super Why!" are associated with PBS and have provided interactive computer-based games for preschoolers.

Question 5

Which of the following groups was provided technology access to community services through the Self-Help Community Services Project in Flushing, New York?

Accepted Answer

The question specifically mentions the Self-Help Community Services Project in Flushing, New York. According to the information provided in the question, this project provided technology access to community services. Based on this information, it can be inferred that the technology access was likely provided to a group of people who could benefit from community services, such as homebound seniors who may need assistance with household tasks or medical care. Therefore, Choice B (homebound seniors) is the best option. Choices A, C, and D are not specifically mentioned in the question as receiving technology access through this project.

Question 6

According to Diamond's research (2007), which of the following would be an appropriate definition of ""going to scale""?

Accepted Answer

The answer of According to Diamond's research (2007), which of...

Question 7

According to Ely's research (1999), which of the following phases is often overlooked in the innovation process?

Accepted Answer

The answer of According to Ely's research (1999), which of...

Question 8

An analysis of the Republican Model of scaling finds which of the following to be stage 3 of the model?

Accepted Answer

The answer of An analysis of the Republican Model of...

Question 9

Which of the following technology projects established 11 computer centers in low-income neighborhoods in Minneapolis and St. Paul?

Accepted Answer

The Broadband Access Project (BAP) established 11 computer centers in low-income neighborhoods in Minneapolis and St. Paul to increase internet access and digital literacy.

Question 10

The Association on Higher Education and Disability (AHEAD) is an international organization that focuses on meeting the needs of individuals with disabilities at which of the following educational levels?

Accepted Answer

AHEAD focuses on meeting the needs of individuals with disabilities at the post-secondary educational level, which includes colleges and universities. AHEAD does not focus on the needs of preschool, elementary, or secondary students.

Question 11

Which disabled group can benefit from TTY usage?

Accepted Answer

TTY (Teletypewriter) is a communication device that allows deaf or hard of hearing individuals to communicate by typing and reading text messages. Therefore, the disabled group that can benefit from TTY usage is the deaf.

Question 12

Which of the following would NOT be an important consideration in developing an action plan for innovative technology-enhanced programs and activities?

Accepted Answer

Superfluous technologies, or technologies that are unnecessary or provide little value to the program, would not be an important consideration in developing an action plan for innovative technology-enhanced programs and activities. The focus should be on selecting the most effective and essential technologies within the available budget, ensuring proper distribution of equipment, and providing adequate training for program participants.

Question 13

On which of the following websites would you NOT find guidelines or links to agencies offering technology grants?

Accepted Answer

Kwiksurveys.com is a website for creating and conducting surveys and does not contain guidelines or links to agencies offering technology grants. The other three websites listed are relevant sources for finding technology grants and related information.

Question 14

Which of the following is one of the main reasons why technology sits ""untouched"" in schools?

Accepted Answer

One of the main reasons why technology sits "untouched" in schools is that training does not take place early enough. Teachers need to be trained on how to use new technology before implementing it in their classrooms.

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