Questions and Answers
What is the Kurzweil reading machine?
The Kurzweil reading machine allows students who are visually impaired to read printed material.
What does the term 'digital divide' refer to?
Technology gap due to socio-economic conditions.
What are some critical questions for teachers regarding technology?
How will you go beyond the textbook? How will you select the right technology and media? How will you create effective learning experiences?
What are 21st century skills?
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What are some examples of new learning themes?
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What are some benefits of technology to teachers?
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What does the term 'media' refer to?
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Text, audio, visuals, video, manipulatives, and ______ are six basic types of media.
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What are media formats?
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What considerations should be made when selecting media?
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What are instructional materials?
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What is teacher-centered instruction?
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What is a digital teacher?
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What is a Personal Response System (PRS)?
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Study Notes
Kurzweil Reading Machine
- Enables visually impaired students to "read" printed materials.
Digital Divide
- Refers to the gap in technology access due to socio-economic conditions.
- The gap is narrowing; current ratio is approximately one computer for every four students.
Questions for Teachers
- Key considerations include methods to extend beyond textbooks and the selection of appropriate technologies.
- Importance of creating meaningful learning experiences with selected tools to enhance student skills.
21st Century Skills
- Focus on preparing students to effectively utilize technology and media for creativity, communication, innovation, research, and problem-solving.
New Learning Themes
- Emphasis on global awareness, entrepreneurship, and lifelong learning skills such as adaptability, leadership, and responsibility.
Benefits of Technology to Teachers
- Facilitates digital storage and retrieval of vast information formats, including text, audio, and visuals.
- Adaptable technologies address diverse student needs.
- Expands learning beyond traditional classroom boundaries.
Media
- Refers to communication channels that carry information from sources to receivers.
- Essential for facilitating communication and enhancing learning.
Six Basic Types of Media
- Text: Includes books, posters, and digital displays.
- Audio: Comprises sounds such as music, speech, or recordings.
- Visuals: Involves images like diagrams, cartoons, and photographs.
- Video: Combines audio and visual elements to show motion.
- Manipulatives: Real objects or models that students can physically interact with.
- People: Key sources of knowledge and learning, including teachers and peers.
Media Formats
- Physical formats in which information is represented and presented.
Selection of Media Considerations
- Consider the instructional setting, learner characteristics, educational objectives, and presentation capabilities.
Instructional Materials
- Specific items used during lessons that significantly impact student learning.
- The design and interaction with these materials play a critical role in reinforcing learning.
Teacher-Centered Instruction & Technology
- In this approach, technology and media primarily support the teacher's instructional presentation.
Digital Teacher
- Utilizes digital tools to enhance instructional capabilities and to engage in a global educator community.
Personal Response System (PRS)
- Handheld devices (clickers) that collect and visually display student responses.
- Facilitates attendance tracking and enhances interactivity during lessons.
- Provides immediate feedback on student understanding and supports various educational objectives.
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This quiz features flashcards focusing on key concepts in education technology. You'll explore important terms such as the Kurzweil reading machine and the digital divide, which impact the learning experiences of students. Test your understanding and expand your knowledge of educational tools and their implications.