Biology Forums - Study Force

Tools that not only help school systems analyze building sites, bus routes and rezoning needs, but are also increasingly being used in geography, science, economics, and math lessons are:
 
  a. Global Spatial Technologies (GSIs).
  b. Wikis.
  c. Concept Maps.
  d. Personal digital assistants (PDA).

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[Ques. 2] Digital storytelling combines the art of telling stories with a variety of:
 
  a. pictures.
  b. vocabulary.
  c. multimedia tools.
  d. digital cameras.

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[Ques. 3] Graphic novels have the potential to do all of the following, EXCEPT:
 
  a. help struggling readers visualize what they are reading.
  b. help diverse students learn the essentials of reading, writing, and interpretation skills.
  c. eliminate the need for reading instruction at the elementary level.
  d. enable students to become knowledgeable consumers of ideas and information.

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[Ques. 4] Blogs and wikis can be powerful educational tools because they provide opportunities for all of the following,
  EXCEPT:
 
  a. collaboration.
  b. physical interaction with and manipulation of learning objects.
  c. peer mentoring.
  d. engagement in the evolution of projects.

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[Ques. 5] Innovative technologies that are currently being used in many of todays classroom include all of the following,
  EXCEPT:
 
  a. interactive white boards.
  b. media literacy tools.
  c. PDAs.
  d. biometric devices use to take attendance.

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[Ques. 6] In addition to providing access to the curriculum, we can use technology to do all the following, EXCEPT:
 
  a. serve as a catalyst for actively engaging students in the learning process.
  b. provide an environment that encourages collaboration and the development of critical thinking skills.
  c. convert visual, concrete, and meaningful knowledge into abstract concepts.
  d. provide multiple means for student engagement and completion of assignments.

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[Ques. 7] When discussing guiding questions concerning AT that come under the __________ area, the team should consider the natural supports, such as peer tutors, that already exist in the classroom.
 
  a. student
  b. environment
  c. task
  d. tools

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[Ques. 8] When an educational team is discussing AT solutions, which of the following guiding questions would be LEAST helpful?
 
  a. What is the functional area of concern?
  b. What motivates the student?
  c. Was the technology solution under consideration designed with this students particular disability in mind?
  d. What are the students strengths, preferences, and current abilities?

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[Ques. 9] When selecting the technology that will most likely result in academic success for a student, the key is to carefully look at the:
 
  a. student, environment, classroom, and tools.
  b. student, parent, environment, and classroom.
  c. student, environment, task, and tools.
  d. student, environment, task, and computers.

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[Ques. 10] When looking for an assistive technology device to help a student succeed, remember to focus on the:
 
  a. technology for a specific disability.
  b. amount of time it will take to teach the student to use the technology.
  c. functional learning outcomes.
  d. amount of time it will take you to learn how to use the technology.

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