Education Technology Flashcards

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?

The ability to use technology and media for creativity, innovation, communication, research, and problem-solving. Signup and view all the answers

What are some examples of new learning themes?

Global awareness, entrepreneurship, and life-long learning skills. Signup and view all the answers

What are some benefits of technology to teachers?

The ability to store large amounts of information, adaptability to meet student needs, and access beyond the classroom. Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'media' refer to?

Means of communication that carry information between a source and a receiver. Signup and view all the answers

Text, audio, visuals, video, manipulatives, and ______ are six basic types of media.

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What are media formats?

The physical forms in which messages are incorporated and displayed. Signup and view all the answers

What considerations should be made when selecting media?

Instructional situation, learner variables, nature of the objective, presentation capabilities. Signup and view all the answers

What are instructional materials?

Specific items used within a lesson that influence student learning. Signup and view all the answers

What is teacher-centered instruction?

Instruction where technology and media support the presentation of instruction. Signup and view all the answers

What is a digital teacher?

A teacher who uses digital tools to enhance instruction and collaborate with other educators. Signup and view all the answers

What is a Personal Response System (PRS)?

Handheld devices used to collect and display student answers to teacher questions. Signup and view all the answers

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.

Description

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.