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Mid-term Spring 2009

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Software Issues:

 

1)

Spreadsheet software only allows you to organize numeric information.
 

b) False

2)

Spreadsheets manipulate numeric data and displays it in tables and charts.

a) True
 

3)

Spreadsheets assist teachers in all of the following except:
 
 
 

d) Formatting data to produce clear and concise reports
 

4)

Database management software can do all of the following except:
 

b) Text
 
 
 

 

5)

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

 _Data Bases, Forms, Reports, Sorting Queries, Archiving_____

6)

Presentation software lets you 

 __create and show electronic slide shows_________________________________

7)

Which software feature selects and displays data that matches specific criteria? __Queries____________

Please match the correcting presentation software to their correct applications to administrative/professional tasks.

8) 

    D        

 Printing Options

9) 

   C         

 Graphics

10) 

    A        

 Slides

11) 

   B         

 Multimedia

12) 

   E         

 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 

 13. Electronic spreadsheets organize data into vertical columns and horizontal rows

14. The what if analysis is a feature of spreadsheet software that allows you to change the value in one column and it will then automatically adjust the values to show how the changed value will affect the outcome.

15.

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

 15. Presentation software is software that includes programs designed to create digital support for oral presentations.

16)

What are the two major educational computer software categories?
 
 

c) administrative and academic software
 

17)

Freeware and shareware are software programs that are available at no charge to the users.
 

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)
 

 What You See Is What You Get
 

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

Links: http://www.journeyed.com/itemDetail.asp?ItmNo=100706548 (different software)

           http://yourchildlearns.com/owlmouse.htm (freeware site)

21)

Being able to select and use the best software package is not a necessary skill for an educator. WHY??
 

b) False

WHY?? Because carefully selected software can be used to reinforce concepts for students and offer different avenues that students can use to explore or discover different concepts

 

 

 

Directions: 

 

Select the best task for each software type and

 

Find a "REAL WORLD" EXAMPLE FOR EACH AND LIST THEM AFTER THE ANSWER>

 

 

22) 

    A     

 database management software (ex: I use it for my DVD and Book List. In education it could be used as a way to different details on students and be an easy way for teachers to create a class roster to print using a query for time of class or date of class)

23) 

     C    

 word processing (ex: it can be used for creating flyers about special events, tests, word games, flash cards, or even name tags)

24) 

     D    

 electronic spreadsheets (ex: I use spread sheets for my monthly budget details. In education I’ve used to create historical timelines)

25) 

     B    

 presentation software (ex: can be used to guide a lecture by using bulleted information and then can be posted online for students to have access to the presentations online)

  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) 

    F    

 Tables (feature of Excel)

27) 

     H      

 desktop publishing (Microsoft Office Publisher)

28) 

     G     

 document preparation (Microsoft Word)

29) 

    E     

 spell checking

30) 

     B    

 Formatting (Adobe)

31) 

      C    

 Archiving (Thumb Drive)

32) 

    A      

 grammar checking (Microsoft Word)

33) 

   I     

 mail merge(Microsoft Word)

34) 

     D     

 web format(Microsoft Word)

  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!      

  1. What are the four main components of the computing cycle?
    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.

a. Monitor                   e. DVD Drive             i. microphone

b. Keyboard                f. Speakers                  j. Microsoft Excel

c. Printer                      g. Floppy Drive          

d. Mouse (#50)            h. Microsoft Word

  1. Output Device: A,C, F
  2. Input Device: B, D, I
  3. Software: H, J
  4. Storage: E, G

Use the Crossword to answer Question #1 (8 parts)

Image as described above.

1. Across Answers

Across Answers  

 

 

2) Method

 

 

 

3) DPA System

 

5) Dynamic

 

6) Pedagogy

 

7) IAP

 

8) Summative

 

2. Down Answers

Down Answers  

 

 

1) Blooms Taxonomy

    

 

4) Media

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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. All of the following will influence the learning environment except

All of the following will influence the learning environment except   Physical Space

Outdoor Activities

Attitudes

Classroom Climate

2. Which step is included in the Action Planner Template?

 

 Identify Learner Preparation Activities

Create Personal Prompts

Ready the Classroom

All of the Above

1. Media and _______ differ in that _______ are any supplies you or your students use during a lesson. (The same term is in both blanks)

 

2. Well-designed ______ improve teaching and learning.

 

3. Support ______ enhance teaching and learning strategies.

 

4. The ______ identifies the overall goals and the steps to achieve them.

 

5. ______ are statements of what will be achieved as a result of the instruction you are designing.

 

 
     
     
  1. The DID model emphasizes flexibility and responsiveness in the instructional design process.

True

False

 
  1. Learning strategies are the methods carried out by the teacher.

True

False

 
  1. A Lesson Plan frequently includes content that will take several days of instruction to complete.

True

False

 
  1. A well-designed learning event ensures that the appropriate technology is used.

True

False

 
  1. The DID's formative feedback loop ensures performance objective validity.

True

False

 
               

 

  1. What kind of software recognizes printed characters when they are scanned and then turns them into electronic word processing equivalent so they can be easily edited? OCR Software
  2. What are points of connection between a computer system and its peripherals?(huh?) Ports
  3. What does a megapixel number on a camera identify? How many picture elements a camera is capable of
  4. What kind of cameras can be used to share digital still and video images via the Web? Monitor top cameras
  5. A portable computer device that can recognize hand written notes and translate them into a word processed document? Personal digital assistant
  1. What is a computer monitor screen that responds to human touch? Touch screen
  2. What kinds of projectors are compact? ( Do not look up@ LOL) LCD
  3. What connects the computer and video monitor? Scan Convertor
  4. Speakers and headphones help with what kind of learners? Auditory Learners
  5. What allows individual students to listen to audio without disturbing anyone else? Headphones
  6. What can be used to get instantaneous feedback from their students? Wireless response system aka clickers

EXAMPLES : interactive Quizzes and tests

  1. What lets teachers move about the class while taking advantage of computer support? PDAs
  2. What makes it easier for learners who are physically disabled or have limited keyboarding skills have full use of computers? Voice activation
  1. What has revolutionized portable data storage ? Examples?? Feel free to find IMAGES on the web and insert here! USB drive

 

  1. What kind of images can be projected using data projectors? Find software or hardware applications! Computer screen
  1. How do computers and technology help address the diverse learning styles of your students? EXAMPLES???  By giving different avenues and options for students to use in learning and reinforcement (Podcasts, PowerPoints, etc)
  2. What allows a teacher to create complex images, emphasize points, and annotate graphics?Presentation software examples? Excel and Powerpoint Presentations
  3. HOw can digital cameras be used effectively in the classroom setting?? EXAMPLES?? They can be used to create movies with the kids in them to make them more interesting

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!!!

1.      http://learner.org/interactives/historical/

This would be an excellent tool that could be used to help to students learn about how to properly judge research materials and what ranking the material might be (Primary, Secondary, Tertiary) in a fun, interactive manner.

2.      http://learner.org/resources/series197.html

This could be used as part of  group research project. Different videos could be assigned to different group. Those groups could then use the video as a starting point their research the video’s topic and finding more information that can then be presented to the class.

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 because it is edited for content and school use)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W14CInvw9Ao

I felt that, even though the video did not necessarily mention software, hardware or lesson plans directly, it was still a powerful video on why technology in education is important. It details the advances we have made and are continuing to make every day. It really puts it into perspective at how much our world has changed in the past 25 years alone.

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3- Select 5software 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.

  1. Ancient Egyptians (School Version) Hybrid CD - This would be a great tool for group projects because it offers different activities that both students and teachers can use as a driving force for lessons. Students can interact and even ask questions with the characters on the program.
  2.  World History I*- This tool could be in many ways: individual work, in lectures and group work. It also has practice quizzes and numerous reference materials the students can access that they may not otherwise be able to access. 
  3. Multimedia Backpack- This is a great resource for designing lessons around, whether it is worksheets, tests, group projects, discussions, or research assignment. It also offers media in different formats (MP3s, animations, etc). It would also be great as a back-up plan for when you forget your lesson planner at home or substitutes!
  4. http://www.notely.net/ :This is a great online resource to allow students to save the notes and schedules online. It allows students to set up practice quizzes, class schedules, to do lists and more. It even has a FaceBook Application that will allow you access to your Calendar, Homework planner, notebook and more. Since so many students are using FaceBook now, they would be a way that students could collaborate since you can link to friends.
  5. http://www.studystack.com/: This is an excellent site where you can upload your notes to create our own flash cards and games or students can use pre-made topics. Another great thing is that you can add it to your Facebook profile. I highly recommend it.

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 withwww.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.

  1. http://www.internet4classrooms.com/teachertools2.htm#top (these were actually links, not applications per se, but they were excellent)
    1. ClassNotesOnline is a free website teachers can use to help parents and students stay up to date with assignments and class activities, and parental involvement is the key to help students with exceptionality succeed.
    2. Free Flash Jeopardy Review Generator is a site that provides all the necessary elements to create a Jeopardy review game which a fun way to get ALL students involved in the activity or review.
    3. Oversized Playing Cards would be a great tool to use when teaching math to student(s) who are visually impaired by still have some degree of sight.
  2. http://www.nagc.org/
    1. http://www.nagc.org/ViewResource.aspx?ConsultantID=707: this is actually 1 of a series of games there are four games in the series (10 days in Arica, 10 days in Asia, 10 days in USA, Europe)
    2. http://www.nagc.org/ViewResource.aspx?ConsultantID=710: this is great because the board changes every time the game is played, making it a new and fun experience every time. Another plus for this products is that the publisher will send teachers a free set of lesson plans created especially for the game.
    3. http://www.nagc.org/ViewResource.aspx?ConsultantID=713: this is an interactive tool that students use to assist them in studying multiplication tables.

 

 

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