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What term is used to describe individuals who have grown up with technology and are therefore familiar with it?
What term is used to describe individuals who have grown up with technology and are therefore familiar with it?
What is a common way to encounter technology in a classroom?
What is a common way to encounter technology in a classroom?
What is the primary medium for transmitting multimedia information over the internet?
What is the primary medium for transmitting multimedia information over the internet?
What is a common use of the internet?
What is a common use of the internet?
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What term is used to describe individuals who illegally attempt to gain access to and tamper with information on a computer?
What term is used to describe individuals who illegally attempt to gain access to and tamper with information on a computer?
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A ‘______’ separates students who have had considerable, easy access to computers and internet services, from students who have difficult, limited access to.
A ‘______’ separates students who have had considerable, easy access to computers and internet services, from students who have difficult, limited access to.
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Students lacking access to technology that hinders their college success can be thought of as experiencing ‘digital____________’
Students lacking access to technology that hinders their college success can be thought of as experiencing ‘digital____________’
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The downside of e-mail is ‘____________’, taking up valuable transmission resources (bandwidth), disk space, and computer time.
The downside of e-mail is ‘____________’, taking up valuable transmission resources (bandwidth), disk space, and computer time.
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‘____________ education’ is a form of education in which students participate online or using other means of technology.
‘____________ education’ is a form of education in which students participate online or using other means of technology.
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‘____________ courses’ (sometimes also called hybrid courses) are courses in which a portion or the tradition on campus face-to-face instruction is replaced by web-based online learning.
‘____________ courses’ (sometimes also called hybrid courses) are courses in which a portion or the tradition on campus face-to-face instruction is replaced by web-based online learning.
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Study Notes
Technology in the Classroom
- Students who have used technology their entire lives are referred to as Digital Natives, as they are significantly tech savvy.
- The Digital Divide refers to the disparities in access to technology and the internet among different groups of people.
Technology in Education
- Technology can be encountered in a classroom through various means, including:
- Course Websites for online learning and resources
- Blogs for student collaboration and reflection
- Classroom Presentation Programs for engaging lectures and presentations
Virtual Communication
- The Web is the backbone of virtual communication, providing a way to transmit various types of data, including:
- Typewritten text
- Visual material (e.g. graphics, photos)
- Auditory information (e.g. music, soundbites, video clips)
Web Usage
- A common use for the Web is Research, where students can access and retrieve information from various online sources.
- Other uses of the web include E-mail for communication and Texts for online discussions.
Cybersecurity
- Every computer connected to the web is vulnerable to attacks from Hackers, who are criminals or foreign governments that attempt to gain unauthorized access to and tamper with information on your computer.
The Digital Divide
- A 'digital divide' separates students who have had considerable, easy access to computers and internet services, from students who have difficult, limited access to these resources.
Technology Hinderance
- Students lacking access to technology that hinders their college success can be thought of as experiencing 'information poverty'.
Disadvantages of Email
- One downside of e-mail is 'spam', taking up valuable transmission resources (bandwidth), disk space, and computer time.
Online Education
- 'Distance learning' is a form of education in which students participate online or using other means of technology.
Hybrid Courses
- 'Blended courses' (sometimes also called hybrid courses) are courses in which a portion or the tradition on campus face-to-face instruction is replaced by web-based online learning.
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This quiz assesses your understanding of technology integration in education, including digital literacy, online communication, and classroom tools.
