MID-TERM EXAM- Intro to Educational Technology Ch. 1-5:  

Spring 2009  Deerwood campus-

Professor Bouchard, M.Ed.

 

Please read the Directions CAREFULLY for EACH section:

 

 

***Please copy and paste the test into a word document and email to jbouchar@fccj.edu when finished.

Copy and Paste Place it in a separate PAGE on your wiki as well!

 

 

***Please include a 5 paragraph essay at the end of your test explaining what you have or hoped to have  learned in this course "so far" and if you can see any applications in your future lessons and classrooms, please be SPECIFIC.

Use details and facts to support your thesis.

 

(Note if time becomes an issue tonight you may send this to me in a separate email whcih will allow you more time for reflection)

We will finish tonight by 8:30pm, you may leave once I recieve your test in my email.

 

Software Issues:

 

1) Spreadsheet software only allows you to organize numeric information. a) True b) False

2) Spreadsheets manipulate numeric data and displays it in tables and charts. a) True b) False

3) Spreadsheets assist teachers in all of the following except: a) Organizing and reporting numerical data b) Tracking student data c) Presenting clear reports d) Formatting data to produce clear and concise reports e) Creating customized gradebooks

4) Database management software can do all of the following except: a) Organize b) Text c) Sort d) Retrieve e) Report

5) All database management software contains key features to make the organization and manipulation of data easy. These key features are:  ___________________________________

6) Presentation software lets you  ___________________________________

7) Which software feature selects and displays data that matches specific criteria? ______________

Please match the correcting presentation software to their correct applications to administrative/professional tasks. 8)                Printing Options 9)                Graphics 10)                Slides 11)                Multimedia 12)                Hyperlinks   a.  allows for the creation of a sequence of screens that presents content and information   b.  Provides tools to include audio and video files as a component of individual slides   c.  Allows for the addition of graphics, charts, and photos to illustrate content   d.  Provides for customized output options   e.  Provides tools for non-sequential linking of individual slides to allow for individualized exploration of content

13. & 14. click on each link to view and answer:

http://www.voki.com/php/viewmessage/?chsm=2ca05e52886e3b7e5bdcd09646fb32f3&mId=205622 

 

15.

http://www.voki.com/php/viewmessage/?chsm=75818722a9d4cc521bc74b1a860f76ed&mId=205626

 

 

 

16)		What are the two major educational computer software categories? a) administrative and presentation software b) academic and word-processing software c) administrative and academic software d) word-processing and presentation software
17)		Freeware and shareware are software programs that are available at no charge to the users. a) True b) False
18)		Word processing, electronic spreadsheets, database management systems, and presentation software are examples of academic software. a) True b) False
19)		Word processors display information in WYSIWYG format. What does WYSIWYG stand for? (use examples)
20)		Academic software can be beneficial to both the educator and the learners.(HINT: Feel free to ADD links to sites we have discussed ot that YOU may have discovered) a) True b) False
21)		Being able to select and use the best software package is not a necessary skill for an educator. WHY?? a) True b) False
	Directions:    Select the best task for each software typeand   Find a "REAL WORLD" EXAMPLE FOR EACH AND LIST THEM AFTER THE ANSWER>
	22)                database management software 23)                word processing 24)                electronic spreadsheets 25)                presentation software		a.  organize and track student data; prepare mailing lists and reports   b.  create presentations for workshops and lesson plans   c.  letters, lesson plans, memos, rubrics, and reports   d.  prepare grade and attendance rosters, numeric tables and summaries, and budgets
	Select the best answer for each feature.Include software Examples too!
	26)                tables 27)                desktop publishing 28)                document preparation 29)                spell checking 30)                formatting 31)                archiving 32)                grammar checking 33)                mail merge 34)                web format		a.  helps make sure your document is grammatically correct   b.  lets you adjust documents for professional appearance, emphasis on key points, consistency of appearance, letterhead and memo styles   c.  provides an easy-to-access archive system for documents at a low cost   d.  converts files so they can be easily added to web sites   e.  helps make sure your document does not contain spelling errors   f.  provides tools to present information professionally and clearly in an organized manner   g.  allows you to enter, edit, and format documents   h.  lets you create forms, flyers, invitations, and newsletters   i.  assists you in personalizing form letters

Computer basics:

Directions:

(please renumber 35-50)  then select the best answer for each!      

 

What are the four main components of the computing cycle?

1. 1. CPU, Storage, Memory, Input Devices

   2. CPU, Storage, Memory, Output Devices

   3. Hardware, Memory, Input Devices, Output Devices

   4. Storage, Memory, Input Devices, Output Devices

2. WHich of the following is not an input device?

   1. Keyboard

   2. Printer

   3. Mouse

3. Which of the following is not an output device?

   1. Mouse

   2. Speakers

   3. Monitor

4. The smallest size of stored data is a

   1. Kilobyte

   2. Gigabyte

   3. Megabyte

   4. Byte

5. A computer _______ is a program written specifically to disrupt computer operations and/or destroy data is a

   1. Anti-virus program

   2. Virus

   3. File

   4. System

6. A collection of computers and peripherals that are connected together so they can communicate information and share resources is a ___________

   1. Workstation

   2. Switch

   3. Network

   4. Server

7. Which of the following media devices is a read only?

   1. CD-Rom

   2. CD-R

   3. CD-RW

8. Network ‘roadblocks’ are implemented to keep hackers out of personal data are called _______

   1. Passwords

   2. Bandwidth

   3. Firewalls

   4. Packets

9. Which of the following is not considered a piece of hardware?

   1. Microsoft Word

   2. Monitor

   3. Mouse

   4. Keyboard

10. Every computer must have a(n) _________, which is a collection of programs that tells it how to function and manage its own operation.

    1. Menu

    2. Software Program

    3. Command

    4. Operating System

 

MATCHING-Match the proper device, with its description, answers may be used more than once.

1. Output Device a. Monitor e. DVD Drive i. microphone

2. Input Device b. Keyboard f. Speakers j. Microsoft Excel

3. Software c. Printer g. Floppy Drive

4. Storage d. Mouse h. Microsoft Word (#50)

1. Across Answers Across Answers   2) A technique or strategy of teaching   3) Comprehensive three-part system that is designed to help maximize the quality of teaching   5) Instructional Design Model developed by Robert Gagne   6) The actual function of teaching   7) List of lesson requirements and detailing of what is needed for successful implementation   8) Feedback returned at the end of a process

2. Down Answers Down Answers   1) Method for categorizing differences in thinking skills   4) Aids to teaching that assist a teacher during instruction

 

 

Complete the following SURVEYMONKEY ONLINE-You can copy and paste the questions and answers on your wiki and into the email to ME>

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=2kIuMl3sJmEmXHl5QgjRXA%3d%3d

 

 

 

1. What kind of software recognizes printed charactrers when they are scanned and then turns them into electronic word processing equivalent so they can be easily edited?

2. What are points of connection between a computer system and its peripherals?(huh?)

3. What does a megapixel number on a camera identify?

4. What kind of cameras can be used to share digital still and video images via the Web?

5. A portable computer device that can recognize hand written notes and translate them into a word processed document?

1. What is a computer monitor screen that responds to human touch?

2. What kinds of projectors are compact? ( Do not look up@ LOL)

3. What connects the computer and video monitor?

4. Speakers and headphones help with what kind of learners?

5. What allows individual students to listen to audio without disturbing anyone else?

6. What can be used to get instantaneous feedback from their students?EXAMPLES

7. What lets teachers move about the class while taking advantage of computer support?

8. What makes it easier for learners who are physically disabled or have limited keyboarding skills have full use of computers?

1. What has revolutionizedportable data storage ? Examples?? feel free to find IMAGES on the web and insert here!

1. What kind of images can be projected using data projectors? Find softare or hardware applications!

1. How do computers and technology help address the diverse learning styles of your students? EXAMPLES???

2. What allows a teacher to create complex images, emphasize points, and annotate graphics?Presentation software examples?

3. HOw can digital cameras be used effectively in the classroom setting?? EXAMPLES??

 

 

 

COMPUTER TASKS: YOU DO's

 

1-Go to Learner.org and select 2 vidoes or lessons and post the videos or lesson into your WIKI and

 

this exam and explain HOW you would or could use them with students, BE CREATIVE!!!

 

2-Go to YouTube, Yahoo vidoes, Teachertube and find ONE video that you feel helps SUPPORT the use of software,  hardware in lessons and class projects.  Please add comments as well. WHy you chose the video and YOUR ideas.

( make sure you have created your OWN free Teacher tube account- good site becuase it is edited for content and school use)

 

3- Select 5 software applications or WIDGETS that you discovered during this course-

attach a link to them here on the TEST and explain in detail how you would use each of them in your teaching.

 

4. Due to INCLUSION it is important for ALL  teachers to be aware of technology integration for use with special needs students (ESE)- Please FIND 2 other web sites along with www.cec.sped.org, link them and find a total of 6 applications from those sites that would be beneficial with inclusion students in your FUTURE classrooms.

 

EMAIL completed test to my email, shut down your computer and we will see you next week. Read Chapter 7-8.