Professional Education

Information and Communication Technology


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1) Your principal purchased new computer units for your Learning Resource Center. Which of the following should be your last consideration in using the technology?

a) Computers can be used for entertainment.

b) Computers can be used for research activity.

c) Computers can be used for interactive presentation.

d) Computers can be used to reinforce discussion of difficult concepts in class.


ANSWER: A
RATIONALE: In an educational setting, the primary use of computers should be for research, interactive presentations, and reinforcing learning. Using computers for entertainment should be the last consideration as the primary focus should be on educational applications. Therefore, computers for entertainment is the correct answer.

2) Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of globalization?

a) Stretching social, political, and economic activities across political frontiers, regions, and continents

b) The growing magnitude of interconnectedness and flows of trade, investment, and migration

c) A speeding up of global interactions and processes through worldwide systems of transportation and c

d) The expansion of economic protectionism and isolation of poor countries.


ANSWER: D
RATIONALE: The correct answer is d] The expansion of economic protectionism and isolation of poor countries. Globalization generally reduces trade barriers and integrates economies, contrary to protectionism and isolation, which it aims to decrease.

3) Which text feature is a drawing or chart that represents all or part of the earth's surface?

a) timeline

b) graph

c) map

d) table


ANSWER: C
RATIONALE: The correct answer is (c) map. Maps depict geographical areas. Timelines show events chronologically, graphs present data visually, and tables organize information.


4) Ms. Vinluan, a computer teacher demonstrates understanding of local and global issues and exhibits ethical and legal use of information and communications technology tools. Which is true about her?

a) She models digital-age work and learning

b) She facilitates and inspires student learning and creativity.

c) She promotes and models digital citizenship and responsibility.

d) She designs and develops digital-age learning experiences and assessments


ANSWER: C
RATIONALE: Ms. Vinluan promotes and models digital citizenship and responsibility by demonstrating ethical and legal use of ICT tools while understanding local and global issues. This approach helps students become responsible digital citizens. Therefore, the correct answer is promoting and modeling digital citizenship and responsibility.



7) Mr. Rico carefully studies the materials he acquired from the internet. He always examines if the author is qualified to present the material. This practice is?

a) necessary to ensure that the materials are reliable.

b) unethical because he does not trust the author.

c) unnecessary because all resources from the internet are dependable.

d) just a waste of time.


ANSWER: A
RATIONALE: This question assesses understanding of digital literacy and information evaluation skills. The correct answer is a. Checking the qualifications and credibility of an author is an important step in evaluating the reliability of information found on the internet, as not all online sources are equally trustworthy.


8) Which of the following characteristics does NOT describe contextualized learning as a major paradigm shift in education?

a) From limited access to time-bound and space-limited education, to borderless education, lifelong learning for all in a learning society.

b) From traditional pedagogies to more modern strategies of teaching and learning.

c) From knowledge limited to the local scene to the globalized knowledge, values, attitudes, and skills

d) Pre-organized subject matter to localized themes generated from the global realities and culturally


ANSWER: A
RATIONALE: The correct answer is a] From limited access to time-bound and space-limited education, to borderless education, lifelong learning for all in a learning society. This describes expanded access and lifelong learning, which does represent a major educational shift but is not specifically a characteristic of contextualized learning.

9) Which of the following statements is correct about the domains of educational technology?

a) Design is the production stage while development is the planning stage.

b) Both the design and development are the planning stage.

c) Evaluation is synonymous with implementation.

d) Utilization is the action phase.


ANSWER: D
RATIONALE: Utilization is correctly identified as the action phase in the process of educational technology. Design and development include planning and creating instructional materials; evaluation involves assessing their effectiveness; and implementation is the application of these tools in a real-world educational context. Hence, utilization as the action phase is the correct statement.

10) Why is one-way delivery of information a misuse of communication tools?

a) Because the teacher expects the student to study more

b) Because it requires activities that focus on thinking than responding

c) Because it enables the users to focus more on higher level cognitive activities

d) Because this kind of practice lessens interaction capabilities of communication tools


ANSWER: D
RATIONALE: One-way delivery of information fails to leverage the interactive potential of communication tools, limiting the opportunity for engagement and two-way interaction. Effective communication tools should promote dialogue and active participation, making them more than just vehicles for information dissemination. Therefore, the correct answer is that it lessens interaction capabilities.

11) Prof. Balagtas used worksheets, manipulatives, and models in teaching math to help her students understand the lessons and love the subject. What did she bear in mind when she used these materials?

a) Appropriateness

b) Balance

c) Breadth

d) Variety


ANSWER: D
RATIONALE: Incorporating worksheets, manipulatives, and models ensures variety in teaching methods, catering to different learning styles and keeping students engaged. While balance, breadth, and appropriateness are important, variety addresses diverse student needs and preferences.

12) Ms. Samonte used a film clip in teaching Social Studies concepts to her First Year High School class. However, she found out that it was ineffectively used in the classroom. When is technology considered INEFFECTIVE?

a) When it promotes mastery of the lesson

b) When it makes viewing more interesting

c) When it helps attain the objectives of the lesson

d) When it induces alienation on the part of the learners


ANSWER: D
RATIONALE: Technology is considered ineffective when it induces alienation among students, leading to disengagement and lack of participation. Effective use of technology should promote mastery, make learning engaging, and help achieve lesson objectives. Therefore, inducing alienation is the condition where technology is ineffective.




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