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Using Technology in the Classroom Flashcards

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One of the key components of using technology in the classroom is to help students become engaged with learning through technology.

True

Only ________% of low income students have access to digital learning.

46%

According to state standards, student learners will be able to use ___________ to track academic growth.

Digital Portfolios

When teachers assess student use of technology, they should:

<p>Use projects and rubrics that include both the content objectives and digital competencies.</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the Progress Report for the Texas Long-Range Plan for Technology, learners are expected to:

<p>Create digital portfolios to document growth and use digital media to communicate effectively.</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to data compiled by Statista in November 2013, 75% of teens 13-17 sent/received messages on Snapchat within the past 30 days.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Since the students in classrooms today are seen as 'digital natives', teachers should:

<p>Establish firm expectations for student online behavior.</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the Common Sense Media Zero to Eight survey, in recent years, the 'digital divide' has been cut in half with 86% of higher-income families with high-speed internet as compared to 75% in lower-income families.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the blog post, Overcoming Technology Barriers, Telannia Norfar was able to develop a service project for her Algebra students that incorporated technology because:

<p>She had the support of her principal.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Loss of classroom control is a concern for many teachers as they grapple with the idea that students are more technologically proficient than they are. The best way to combat that fear is to:

<p>Adopt an attitude of 'we are all in this together' and embrace the skills of the students.</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the Progress Report for the Texas Long-Range Plan for Technology, educators are expected to:

<p>Develop new learning environments that use technology as a flexible tool.</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the blog post, Overcoming Technology Barriers, the best way to know about a technology is to:

<p>Find someone interested, and just do it, like the Nike Ad.</p> Signup and view all the answers

We must now model for students that we too are __________ learners as they will be.

<p>Life long</p> Signup and view all the answers

Pinterest is designed to allow teachers to create more advanced and poignant lesson planning within a large network of teachers connected.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Twitter chats are?

<p>Lively conversations via 'tweets' on a specific topic using a hashtag during a specific time.</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Kevin Brookhouser, Public Google + Communities are great for teachers as learners because:

<p>Teachers can 'gather around' a particular topic; the conversations are threaded and exclude people who aren't interested in the topic.</p> Signup and view all the answers

A Professional Learning Network (PLN) is a way to:

<p>Create your own support group and share classroom and use social media tools and digital learning environments as resources for learning.</p> Signup and view all the answers

To get the most out of MOOCs, learners need to:

<p>Participate through commenting on the posts of others and engage in the MOOC daily.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Developing a PLN requires a commitment of time and energy.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the blog post, How to Create a Robust and Meaningful Personal Learning Network, developing a PLN:

<p>Can satisfy the need for social interaction and connection; and does require commitment of time and energy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the blog post, How to Create a Robust and Meaningful Personal Learning Network, the premise of connectivism is that the learner connects:

<p>With nodes within a network and subsequently develops knowledge through this series of connections.</p> Signup and view all the answers

A personal learning network is a group of people collected virtually by an individual who:

<p>Share a common interest, collaborative project or research.</p> Signup and view all the answers

One of the biggest benefits of professional learning networks is:

<p>It is available whenever you need it.</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Tara Bosma, the three 'Cs' of personal learning networks are:

<p>Collaboration, communication, and contribution.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Teachers incorporate technology into relevant learning experiences to __________ student learning and creativity.

<p>Promote</p> Signup and view all the answers

Students will engage in ________ learning facilitated by the teacher.

<p>Collaborative</p> Signup and view all the answers

Students demonstrate the ability to navigate in virtual environments such as electronic books, simulation software and websites.

<p>Technology Operations and Concepts</p> Signup and view all the answers

Students participate in a collaborative learning project facilitated in an online learning community.

<p>Communication and collaboration</p> Signup and view all the answers

Students evaluate digital resources to determine the credibility of the author and publisher and the timeliness and accuracy of the content.

<p>Research and Information Fluency</p> Signup and view all the answers

Students recognize bias in digital resources while researching an environmental issue with guidance from the teacher.

<p>Research and Information Fluency</p> Signup and view all the answers

Students describe and illustrate a content-related concept or process using a model, simulation, or concept-mapping software.

<p>Creativity and Innovation</p> Signup and view all the answers

Students engage in learning activities with learners from multiple cultures through email and other electronic means.

<p>Communication and collaboration</p> Signup and view all the answers

Students identify and investigate a global issue and generate possible solutions using digital tools and resources.

<p>Critical thinking, problem solving, and decision making</p> Signup and view all the answers

The 'Power on Texas' video encourages teachers to shift their practices from those of the industrial age to the new century of uncertainty.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

In her Spanish classroom, Shelly Hugghin's use of Twitter:

<p>Encourages student collaboration and community.</p> Signup and view all the answers

POWER ON TEXAS is a landmark project from the Texas Education Agency designed to:

<p>Spotlight districts and teachers who are empowering students through the use of technology as a tool for learning.</p> Signup and view all the answers

One of the videos shows how three districts were using video-conferencing technology to:

<p>Connect classrooms across the state and provide coursework to students that is not available in their districts.</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the video on 21st Century learning, it is important that teachers in 21st Century classrooms become better adept at:

<p>Developing the right questions to spark curiosity and encourage critical thinking.</p> Signup and view all the answers

In her lessons on forensics, the teacher Ms. Stroupe used a classroom blog:

<p>As a place for students to share their findings and post their thinking.</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the 8th grade science video, the students' use of technology:

<p>Stimulated their questioning and encouraged more conversation and more teaching opportunities.</p> Signup and view all the answers

In POWER ON TEXAS model classrooms, it is important that:

<p>Students are engaged in critical thinking and collaborative problem-solving using technology as a tool.</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the 4th grade geometry video, technology affords learners opportunities to:

<p>Find real-world examples and connect to authentic audiences.</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the video on 21st Century Learning, it is important that teachers in 21st Century classrooms recognize that our students view technology:

<p>As an extension of their nervous systems and something that has changed the way they think.</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the video presented, the application of the framework must use two of the three knowledge areas to be successful.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

By using student blogs, students share their knowledge and current work as a means to:

<p>'Think out loud' and share ideas.</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the Common Sense Media framework, lessons designed to help students explore their own digital lives, their online identity, and the effects of how they represent themselves will be found in the __________ unit.

<p>Self Image &amp; Identity</p> Signup and view all the answers

Being a good digital citizen means:

<p>That one knows and applies the norms of appropriate, responsible technology use.</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the Common Sense Media framework, lessons designed to encourage student self-reflection before the self-reveal and the impact of what they share online will be found in the __________ unit.

<p>Digital Footprint &amp; Reputation</p> Signup and view all the answers

Considering pedagogical knowledge when planning lessons means teachers are:

<p>Thinking about how they are going to present content to students.</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the video, TPACK in 2 minutes, the goal of the TPACK framework is to:

<p>Increase student motivation and make the content more accessible to students.</p> Signup and view all the answers

When using the SAMR model, all learning experiences should reach the redefinition level regardless of the lesson objective.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

When planning lessons, the TPACK framework encourages teachers to consider their technology knowledge as well as:

<p>Their pedagogical and content knowledge.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Students collaborating on one Google Doc and using the comment feature to provide instant feedback is an example of __________ on the SAMR model.

<p>Modification Level</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the video Encouraging Digital Citizenship, it is important to begin digital citizenship curriculum at a young age:

<p>To provide lots of opportunities to develop good habits of mind, learning from smaller mistakes early when the stakes are low.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Your online presence might be referred to as your digital tattoo because:

<p>Once you post content online, it is permanent.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Online learning can give all students a voice, even those who may be reticent to speak in class.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

By applying the methods of flipped learning, teachers use 'homework' as the _____________.

<p>Direct Instruction</p> Signup and view all the answers

Challenge-based learning creates a wide network of student, teacher, and community support systems.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the blog post How the Flipped Classroom was Born, the flipped classroom model creates:

<p>A culture of learning where students identify learning as their goal and realize teachers are there to guide them in their learning.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Both blogs and wikis are tools that can allow for students:

<p>To publish content and garner feedback from anyone, anywhere in the world.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Challenge Based Learning includes technology because:

<p>Students are able to solve real-world problems through research, documentation of their works, reflection on the process, and publishing of their solutions to an authentic audience.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Both Google Apps for Educators and Office 365 provide students with:

<p>A cloud-based suite of tools that include word processors, email and online storage.</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Flipped Classroom Manifest post provides an example of creating a video for students to:

<p>Replace the step-by-step instructions for how to do a linear regression on a calculator.</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the video, the benefits of a blended learning classroom include:

<p>More time for class discussions and online collaboration among students both during and after class anywhere in the world.</p> Signup and view all the answers

A learning management system (LMS) can help create a blended learning environment because:

<p>They typically have components for online discussions, ability to post a variety of resources, and ways for students to share thinking and products.</p> Signup and view all the answers

A blended learning classroom leverages technology to restructure the classroom:

<p>Engaging students beyond the school day and personalizing the learning environment to better meet the needs of all students.</p> Signup and view all the answers

The flipped classroom was born out of the idea to:

<p>Put students in control of the pace of the lesson and provide practice applying the learning in class with the teacher as facilitator.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Using Technology in the Classroom

  • Engaging students is a key component of using technology in education.
  • Access to digital learning for low-income students is at 46%.
  • Digital portfolios are essential for tracking student academic growth.
  • Teacher assessments should include both content objectives and technology competencies.
  • In Texas, learners are expected to create digital portfolios and use digital media effectively.
  • In November 2013, only 32% of teens aged 13-17 used Snapchat frequently.
  • Teachers should set clear online behavior expectations for "digital natives."
  • The "digital divide" persists with only 46% of low-income families having internet access.
  • Support from school leadership plays a critical role in integrating technology into student projects.
  • Embracing technology proficiency among students can foster classroom control and collaboration.
  • Educators must create flexible learning environments that leverage technology.
  • Engaging in technology requires active exploration and participation.
  • Lifelong learning is crucial for both students and educators.
  • Pinterest serves as a valuable tool for collaborative lesson planning among teachers.
  • Twitter chats facilitate engaging discussions among educators.
  • Public Google + Communities allow teachers to connect and discuss specific interests.
  • Personal Learning Networks (PLNs) support collaboration and resource sharing among educators.
  • To maximize learning in MOOCs, consistent engagement is essential.
  • PLNs require dedication of time and energy from teachers.
  • Connectivism emphasizes connecting with network nodes to build knowledge.
  • A good PLN comprises individuals sharing common interests for collaborative projects.
  • Instant access to PLNs is a significant benefit for educators.
  • Key components of PLNs are collaboration, communication, and contribution.
  • Technology enhances student learning and creativity.
  • Collaborative learning is facilitated through technology in educational settings.
  • Students must demonstrate navigation skills in various virtual environments.
  • Credibility of digital resources is evaluated based on authorship and content accuracy.
  • Recognizing bias in research resources is essential for informed conclusions.
  • Students use models and simulations to illustrate academic concepts creatively.
  • Engaging with peers from diverse cultures enhances collaborative learning experiences.
  • Exploring global issues through technology fosters critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
  • Teachers are encouraged to shift practices to meet the demands of modern education.
  • Twitter in foreign language classrooms promotes collaboration among students.
  • POWER ON TEXAS aims to recognize districts empowering students through technology integration.
  • Video-conferencing connects classrooms and provides wider course offerings.
  • 21st Century teaching requires educators to formulate thought-provoking questions.
  • Classroom blogs serve as platforms for students to communicate findings effectively.
  • Technology in science classes stimulates discussion and enhances learning opportunities.
  • Technology is a fundamental tool for critical thinking and problem-solving in classrooms.
  • Technology helps students find relevant real-world connections to their learning.
  • Students view technology as an integral part of their day-to-day interactions.
  • Successful application of educational frameworks does not rely solely on two knowledge areas.
  • TPACK framework emphasizes the balance of technology, pedagogy, and content knowledge in lesson planning.
  • Collaborative use of Google Docs exemplifies the modification level in the SAMR model.
  • Starting digital citizenship education early allows students to develop positive habits.
  • Digital footprints are permanent, thus requiring careful management of one's online presence.
  • Online learning provides opportunities for all students to express their voices in discussions.
  • Flipped learning redefines the traditional homework concept by presenting it as direct instruction.
  • Challenge-based learning fosters extensive support networks involving students and the community.
  • The flipped classroom creates a culture of independent learning with teacher guidance.
  • Blogs and wikis empower students to publish their work and receive feedback globally.
  • Challenge Based Learning utilizes technology to address real-world problems collaboratively.
  • Cloud-based tools like Google Apps and Office 365 benefit students by providing essential applications.
  • Instructional videos replace traditional methods, such as explaining linear regression processes.
  • Blended learning enhances class discussions and collaboration both during and after school.
  • Learning Management Systems (LMS) facilitate blended learning by providing various interactive components.
  • Blended classrooms leverage technology to personalize learning experiences and extend beyond typical school hours.
  • The flipped classroom model empowers students to control their learning pace while facilitating practice in real-time.

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