Question 1

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 student's particular disability in mind?
D)What are the student's strengths, preferences, and current abilities?

Accepted Answer

Question C is least helpful because the primary focus should be on how the technology meets the student's needs, rather than whether it was specifically designed for their particular disability. Effective AT solutions can come from technologies not initially designed for disabilities but that can be adapted or used to meet the student's needs.

Question 2

When purchasing classroom software, teachers should ask themselves all the following questions, EXCEPT:
A)can hackers easily get into the program?
B)can time limitations be removed?
C)can the access method be changed?
D)is the text described in a sound narrative or video (and vice versa)?

Accepted Answer

Security concerns like hacking are typically handled by IT professionals, not teachers, when evaluating classroom software.

Question 3

The ultimate factor in determining the best technology solution is to involve __________ in the decision making process.​
A)the parents
B)the student​
C)all the student's teachers
D)the principal

Accepted Answer

Involving the student in the decision-making process ensures that the technology solution is tailored to their specific needs, preferences, and learning style, making it the most effective choice.

Question 4

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).

Accepted Answer

Global Spatial Technologies (GSIs) are specifically designed to analyze building sites, bus routes and rezoning needs, and can also be used in geography, science, economics, and math lessons. The other tools listed (Wikis, Concept Maps, and PDAs) may be useful in some educational contexts, but do not have the same focus on spatial analysis and visualization as GSIs.

Question 5

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.

Accepted Answer

When selecting technology to support academic success, it is important to consider the student (their learning style, abilities, and interests), the environment (including physical and social factors), the task (what specific learning goals are being targeted), and the tools (what technology is available and meets the needs of the student, task, and environment). The parent is not necessarily critical in this decision-making process, and computers alone do not offer enough information about the student, task, and environment. Choice C includes all the key factors to consider.

Question 6

Using index cards or an instructional strategy such as chunking information into manageable components are examples of a __________ assistive solution.​
A)no-tech
B)semi-tech
C)low-tech
D)high-tech

Accepted Answer

These strategies do not involve any technology, making them no-tech solutions.

Question 7

Digital storytelling combines the art of telling stories with a variety of:​
A)pictures.
B)vocabulary.
C)multimedia tools.
D)digital cameras.

Accepted Answer

Digital storytelling involves the use of multimedia tools such as videos, images, and audio to tell a story, making C the best choice. While pictures may be a part of digital storytelling, they are not the only element, so option A is not the best choice. Vocabulary is important in any kind of storytelling, but it is not specific to digital storytelling, so option B is not the best choice. Digital cameras can be used to capture the images for digital storytelling, but they are not the only tool used and do not encompass the full range of multimedia elements used in digital storytelling, so option D is not the best choice.

Question 8

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.

Accepted Answer

Focusing on functional learning outcomes ensures that the technology is being chosen based on the specific needs of the student and how it can support their learning and success. The other options are not as relevant in determining the best assistive technology device for a student.

Question 9

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.

Accepted Answer

Blogs and wikis are internet-based tools that allow for collaboration, peer mentoring, and engagement in the evolution of projects. However, they do not allow for physical interaction with and manipulation of learning objects, which is more characteristic of educational games or simulations.

Question 10

Innovative technologies that are currently being used in many of today's classroom include all of the following, EXCEPT:
A)interactive white boards.​
B)media literacy tools.
C)PDAs.
D)biometric devices use to take attendance.

Accepted Answer

Biometric devices used to take attendance are not commonly used in classrooms as innovative technology compared to the other options listed.

Question 11

A __________ assistive technology solution generally involves the use of a computer and/or specialized computer software, such as a voice recognition program.​
A)no-tech​
B)semi-tech
C)low-tech
D)high-tech

Accepted Answer

The use of a computer and specialized software like voice recognition program falls under the category of high-tech assistive technology solution.

Question 12

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.

Accepted Answer

Graphic novels cannot completely eliminate the need for reading instruction at the elementary level. While they may help to engage and support struggling readers, explicit reading instruction is still necessary to ensure students develop strong decoding, comprehension, and critical thinking skills.

Question 13

The primary purpose of assistive technology is to:​
A)show students what technology can do.
B)maximize the student's ability to complete a task by minimizing obstacles.
C)make learning more fun.
D)minimize the student's disability by maximizing the tasks.

Accepted Answer

The primary purpose of assistive technology is to maximize a student's ability to complete a task by minimizing obstacles. It is not necessarily about making learning more fun or simply showing students what technology can do. It is about using technology to help individuals with disabilities overcome barriers and succeed in tasks they may have difficulty completing otherwise.

Question 14

Differentiated instructional strategies:​
A)are almost impossible to create.
B)allow teachers to offer additional support and individualization during regular instruction.
C)are limited to one or two techniques.
D)are incompatible with assistive technology aids.

Accepted Answer

Differentiated instructional strategies are designed to provide additional support and individualization during regular instruction. They allow teachers to tailor their instruction to the needs of each student.

Question 15

Which of the following is NOT one of the three basic categories of assistive technology?​
A)No-tech
B)Semi-tech
C)Low-tech
D)High-tech

Accepted Answer

The three basic categories of assistive technology are no-tech, low-tech, and high-tech. Semi-tech is not a recognized category.

Question 16

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.

Accepted Answer

Technology cannot convert visual, concrete, and meaningful knowledge into abstract concepts. It can facilitate the process of learning, but it ultimately relies on the student's ability to comprehend and make meaning of the knowledge being presented.

Question 17

It is essential that teachers become aware of the technological solutions that are available to their students because:​
A)if they are not, they will tend to only offer no-tech solutions.​
B)the more knowledgeable the teacher, the more likely all the students will have their needs met.
C)students may never reach their full potential without the assistance of a particular AT device.
D)All of the choices are correct.

Accepted Answer

All of the choices are correct. If teachers are not aware of technological solutions, they may only offer traditional, no-tech solutions, which may not meet the diverse needs of their students. By becoming knowledgeable about technology, teachers can provide a wider range of options for their students and better support their learning. It is also possible that some students may need specific assistive technology devices to reach their full potential, which teachers will only know about if they are aware of the available options.

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

When discussing guiding questions related to AT in the environment, it is important to consider the natural supports that already exist in the classroom. These natural supports can include peer tutors, which can be a helpful AT strategy for students with disabilities.

Question 19

The ultimate goal of assistive technology is to find the best technology that:​
A)appropriately addresses state standards.
B)matches user preferences and enables the student to successfully complete the task.
C)is affordable within school district budgetary guidelines.
D)is available on the market.

Accepted Answer

The ultimate goal of assistive technology is to provide a solution that matches the user's preferences and helps the student successfully complete the task. The other options may be important considerations, but they do not represent the ultimate goal of assistive technology.

Question 20

Using an adapted pencil grip, a tape recorder, or step-by-step picture reminders are all examples of a _____________ assistive solution.​
A)no-tech
B)semi-tech​
C)low-tech
D)high-tech

Accepted Answer

The examples given are all low-tech solutions that do not rely on advanced technology.

Quiz 12: Assistive Technologies and Innovative Learning Tools

When an educational team is discussing AT solutions, which of the following guiding questions would be LEAST helpful?​

When purchasing classroom software, teachers should ask themselves all the following questions, EXCEPT:

The ultimate factor in determining the best technology solution is to involve __________ in the decision making process.​

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:

When selecting the technology that will most likely result in academic success for a student, the key is to carefully look at the:​

Using index cards or an instructional strategy such as chunking information into manageable components are examples of a __________ assistive solution.​

Digital storytelling combines the art of telling stories with a variety of:​

When looking for an assistive technology device to help a student succeed, remember to focus on the:​

Blogs and wikis can be powerful educational tools because they provide opportunities for all of the following, EXCEPT:

Innovative technologies that are currently being used in many of today's classroom include all of the following, EXCEPT:

A __________ assistive technology solution generally involves the use of a computer and/or specialized computer software, such as a voice recognition program.​

Graphic novels have the potential to do all of the following, EXCEPT:

The primary purpose of assistive technology is to:​

Differentiated instructional strategies:​

Which of the following is NOT one of the three basic categories of assistive technology?​

In addition to providing access to the curriculum, we can use technology to do all the following, EXCEPT:

It is essential that teachers become aware of the technological solutions that are available to their students because:​

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.

The ultimate goal of assistive technology is to find the best technology that:​

Using an adapted pencil grip, a tape recorder, or step-by-step picture reminders are all examples of a _____________ assistive solution.​

When an educational team is discussing AT solutions, which of the following guiding questions would be LEAST helpful?

The ultimate factor in determining the best technology solution is to involve __________ in the decision making process.

When selecting the technology that will most likely result in academic success for a student, the key is to carefully look at the:

Using index cards or an instructional strategy such as chunking information into manageable components are examples of a __________ assistive solution.

Digital storytelling combines the art of telling stories with a variety of:

When looking for an assistive technology device to help a student succeed, remember to focus on the:

A __________ assistive technology solution generally involves the use of a computer and/or specialized computer software, such as a voice recognition program.

The primary purpose of assistive technology is to:

Differentiated instructional strategies:

Which of the following is NOT one of the three basic categories of assistive technology?

It is essential that teachers become aware of the technological solutions that are available to their students because:

The ultimate goal of assistive technology is to find the best technology that:

Using an adapted pencil grip, a tape recorder, or step-by-step picture reminders are all examples of a _____________ assistive solution.