Professional Education

Educational Technology


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1) What method is used when a large number of imaginative ideas or solutions to open- ended problems are elicited from a group of individuals who are encouraged to expand their thinking beyond the routine sort of suggestions?

a) buzz session

b) brainstorming

c) fish bowl technique

d) critiquing session


ANSWER: B
RATIONALE: The correct answer is b] brainstorming. Brainstorming is specifically designed to generate a wide array of ideas or solutions in a non-critical environment. A buzz session (option a]) is similar but can be more structured. The fish bowl technique (option c]) focuses on observation and commentary, while a critiquing session (option d]) is about evaluating existing ideas or products.

2) Which among the following is closest to the real human digestive system for study in the classroom?

a) Model of the human digestive system

b) The human digestive system projected on a 3D projector

c) Drawing of the human digestive system on a page of a textbook

d) Frog


ANSWER: A
RATIONALE: A model of the human digestive system provides a tangible and three-dimensional representation, making it the closest to the real human digestive system for study in the classroom. Therefore, the correct answer is "Model of the human digestive system."

3) The search for related literature by accessing several databases by the use of a telephone line to connect a computer library with other computers that have database is termed _____.

a) compact disc search

b) manual search

c) on-line search

d) computer search


ANSWER: C
RATIONALE: An on-line search involves accessing databases through a network connection, such as a telephone line connecting computers. Compact disc and manual searches do not involve networking, and computer search is a general term that includes on-line search.


4) Which of the following may be considered as technology in the classroom?

a) Computer uses in the classroom

b) All of the above

c) Digital games

d) A class website


ANSWER: B
RATIONALE: All of the above is the correct answer because all listed items (computer use, digital games, and class websites) are forms of technology that can be integrated into classroom instruction.


6) A new teacher wants to prepare instructional material focusing informal activities with goals, rules and rewards. Which of the following can she prepare without necessarily spending money?

a) puppets

b) games

c) drawings

d) plays


ANSWER: B
RATIONALE: The correct answer is "games" as they can be created with minimal resources and can effectively include goals, rules, and rewards. Puppets and drawings may require materials, and plays involve more planning and resources.



8) I want to compare two concepts. Which technique is most appropriate?

a) K-W-L techniques

b) Attribute wheel

c) Spider web organizer

d) Venn diagram


ANSWER: D
RATIONALE: A Venn diagram is a visual tool that effectively compares and contrasts two concepts, highlighting their similarities and differences. Therefore, the correct answer is "Venn diagram."



11) Is it advisable to use realias all the time?

a) No, for the sake of variety of instructional materials

b) No, only when feasible

c) Yes, because there is no substitute for realias

d) Yes, because it is the real thing


ANSWER: A
RATIONALE: The correct answer is a] No, for the sake of variety of instructional materials. While realias are valuable for providing concrete examples, using a variety of instructional materials helps keep lessons engaging and addresses different learning styles. Over-reliance on realias can limit instructional flexibility.

12) Textbooks can be used to best advantage by ________.

a) utilizing the study questions found at the end of every chapter.

b) using them one at a time.

c) basing achievement tests on them.

d) combining them with many other kinds of instructional materials.


ANSWER: D
RATIONALE: The correct answer is d] combining them with many other kinds of instructional materials because using a variety of resources enriches the learning experience. Study questions, single use, and basing tests solely on textbooks are limited approaches.




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