General Awareness

Educational Technology

2,469 Questions

Educational technology questions cover digital learning platforms, distance education tools, and virtual classroom environments. The focus is on how technology facilitates personalized learning and overcomes social barriers. These concepts are increasingly featured in teaching aptitude and general awareness exams.

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Educational Technology Questions

Multiple choice

Some sort of guidance is required in the beginning before venturing into the world of internet because

Directions: Read the following passage and answer the question that follows:
Some teachers believe that good old traditional methods of teaching are quite reliable and there is no urgent need to revamp the whole system. However, modern educators are pretty sure that learning should be fun. And the more fun a student has, the more successful the results of the teaching process will be. And nowadays computer and digital technologies are the ultimate extensions of fun.
Parents in general view a computer as a new baby-sitter and a rather upgraded one when compared with the previous version – a TV-set.  They seem to think that buying a computer for their child is enough to make him or her upload and engage into some educative programs, surf informative sites and resources.  And they are bitterly disappointed when their children spend most of the time indulging in some stupid shooters tearing their enemies to bloody pieces or chat with the same rattle-brained peers in some neighbouring district discussing football or MTV. It was quite clear from the very beginning that a child or even a teenager needs some sort of guidance to enter the Internet world, somebody who would teach them to behave at different forums and online discussions. 
But sooner or later all of them come to some sort of a conclusion that computer skills are indispensable for children not to lag behind the time and be competitive at the current education and workforce market.

  1. internet is a complex world not easy to interpret

  2. internet can have negative impact on young brains

  3. internet is a vast field and requires prior knowledge

  4. it is difficult to know internet uses in the beginning
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

If internet has a lot to offer on the positive side, it also has a lot on the negative. Therefore, parental guidance is a must.

Multiple choice

The last lines of the passage highlight

Directions: Read the following passage and answer the question that follows:
Some teachers believe that good old traditional methods of teaching are quite reliable and there is no urgent need to revamp the whole system. However, modern educators are pretty sure that learning should be fun. And the more fun a student has, the more successful the results of the teaching process will be. And nowadays computer and digital technologies are the ultimate extensions of fun.
Parents in general view a computer as a new baby-sitter and a rather upgraded one when compared with the previous version – a TV-set.  They seem to think that buying a computer for their child is enough to make him or her upload and engage into some educative programs, surf informative sites and resources.  And they are bitterly disappointed when their children spend most of the time indulging in some stupid shooters tearing their enemies to bloody pieces or chat with the same rattle-brained peers in some neighbouring district discussing football or MTV. It was quite clear from the very beginning that a child or even a teenager needs some sort of guidance to enter the Internet world, somebody who would teach them to behave at different forums and online discussions. 
But sooner or later all of them come to some sort of a conclusion that computer skills are indispensable for children not to lag behind the time and be competitive at the current education and workforce market.

  1. the negative impact of internet on young minds

  2. the role of internet in transforming education

  3. the importance of internet in today's competitive world

  4. the increased dependence of children on internet
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

It has a lot of importance in today's fast growing and competitive world.

Multiple choice

The main idea conveyed in the passage is

Directions: Read the following passage and answer the question that follows:
Some teachers believe that good old traditional methods of teaching are quite reliable and there is no urgent need to revamp the whole system. However, modern educators are pretty sure that learning should be fun. And the more fun a student has, the more successful the results of the teaching process will be. And nowadays computer and digital technologies are the ultimate extensions of fun.
Parents in general view a computer as a new baby-sitter and a rather upgraded one when compared with the previous version – a TV-set.  They seem to think that buying a computer for their child is enough to make him or her upload and engage into some educative programs, surf informative sites and resources.  And they are bitterly disappointed when their children spend most of the time indulging in some stupid shooters tearing their enemies to bloody pieces or chat with the same rattle-brained peers in some neighbouring district discussing football or MTV. It was quite clear from the very beginning that a child or even a teenager needs some sort of guidance to enter the Internet world, somebody who would teach them to behave at different forums and online discussions. 
But sooner or later all of them come to some sort of a conclusion that computer skills are indispensable for children not to lag behind the time and be competitive at the current education and workforce market.

  1. that computers are here to stay

  2. that internet is more of an evil than a blessing

  3. Internet guidance - need of the hour

  4. importance of computers in the field of education
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

“However, modern educators are pretty sure that learning should be fun. And nowadays computer and digital technologies are the ultimate extensions of fun.

Multiple choice

One of the good old methods of teaching could be

Directions: Read the following passage and answer the question that follows:
Some teachers believe that good old traditional methods of teaching are quite reliable and there is no urgent need to revamp the whole system. However, modern educators are pretty sure that learning should be fun. And the more fun a student has, the more successful the results of the teaching process will be. And nowadays computer and digital technologies are the ultimate extensions of fun.
Parents in general view a computer as a new baby-sitter and a rather upgraded one when compared with the previous version – a TV-set.  They seem to think that buying a computer for their child is enough to make him or her upload and engage into some educative programs, surf informative sites and resources.  And they are bitterly disappointed when their children spend most of the time indulging in some stupid shooters tearing their enemies to bloody pieces or chat with the same rattle-brained peers in some neighbouring district discussing football or MTV. It was quite clear from the very beginning that a child or even a teenager needs some sort of guidance to enter the Internet world, somebody who would teach them to behave at different forums and online discussions. 
But sooner or later all of them come to some sort of a conclusion that computer skills are indispensable for children not to lag behind the time and be competitive at the current education and workforce market.

  1. taking class to watch a science movie

  2. asking students to make a presentation on the lecture

  3. giving notes to the students on blackboard for revision

  4. using 3D models to demonstrate the lectures
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

All others arte the new methods.

Multiple choice

Which is the following refers to the process by which one institution matches its courses or requirements to course work completed at another institution?

  1. Learning Strategies

  2. Alignment

  3. Educational Strategies

  4. Course articulation

  5. Blended learning
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Course articulation is the process by which one institution matches its courses or requirements to course work completed at another institution. Students use course articulation to assure that the courses they complete will not have to be repeate at the institution to which they are transferring.

Multiple choice

Which of the following can be seen as a type of learning record that provides actual evidence of achievement?

  1. Chatroom

  2. Web log

  3. E-portfolio

  4. Educa

  5. WIKI
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

An electronic portfolio (also known as an eportfolio, e-portfolio, digital portfolio, or online portfolio) is a collection of electronic evidence assembled and managed by a user, usually on the Web. Such electronic evidence may include inputted text, electronic files, images, multimedia, blog entries, and hyperlinks. E-portfolios are both demonstrations of the user's abilities and platforms for self-expression, and if they are online, they can be maintained dynamically over time. An e-portfolio can be seen as a type of learning record that provides actual evidence of achievement.

Multiple choice

Rote learning and answering the questions as given in text books will eventually lead to

Directions: Read the following passage and answer the question that follows:
In this present world of technological development, Internet is a boon for all the students who are given assignments to complete or do a secondary research. Internet provides such students with all the relevant information on their fingertips. But most of the students just surf the net and easily copy and paste information directly into their paper and claim it as their own. Is this not cheating? To use the ideas, content of others without giving due attribution is considered illegal.
Students are pressurised to do well in their assignments and projects. But when they make honest effort, it is not appreciated. On the other hand, those who have copied and pasted from internet would be appreciated and awarded more marks. Instead of testing their ability to write, one's ability to search best article and paste it in their assignments would be tested. Even in exams, students are encouraged to learn by rote and write the answers as they occur in text book or in notes given by teacher.
A child would grow up copying and pasting and in later stages face difficulties when given individual projects to be handled in this competitive world. He/she would be unable to come up with innovative ideas. Creativity of the student would be curbed.

  1. more marks in the exam

  2. improved learning and answering abilities in students

  3. reduced thinking and self reasoning capabilities in students

  4. cheating by the students from text books and notes
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

As they will have become totally dependent on the internet.

Multiple choice

In order to survive in the competitive world of today, students should learn the importance of

Directions: Read the following passage and answer the question that follows:
In this present world of technological development, Internet is a boon for all the students who are given assignments to complete or do a secondary research. Internet provides such students with all the relevant information on their fingertips. But most of the students just surf the net and easily copy and paste information directly into their paper and claim it as their own. Is this not cheating? To use the ideas, content of others without giving due attribution is considered illegal.
Students are pressurised to do well in their assignments and projects. But when they make honest effort, it is not appreciated. On the other hand, those who have copied and pasted from internet would be appreciated and awarded more marks. Instead of testing their ability to write, one's ability to search best article and paste it in their assignments would be tested. Even in exams, students are encouraged to learn by rote and write the answers as they occur in text book or in notes given by teacher.
A child would grow up copying and pasting and in later stages face difficulties when given individual projects to be handled in this competitive world. He/she would be unable to come up with innovative ideas. Creativity of the student would be curbed.

  1. internet and its uses

  2. creative mental ability and innovative thinking

  3. rote learning and copying ideas from others

  4. giving credit to others for ideas and content
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Because without that they wouldn't be able to handle the individual projects in this competitive world.

Multiple choice

The passage shows that in the present world, educational system is

Directions: Read the following passage and answer the question that follows:
In this present world of technological development, Internet is a boon for all the students who are given assignments to complete or do a secondary research. Internet provides such students with all the relevant information on their fingertips. But most of the students just surf the net and easily copy and paste information directly into their paper and claim it as their own. Is this not cheating? To use the ideas, content of others without giving due attribution is considered illegal.
Students are pressurised to do well in their assignments and projects. But when they make honest effort, it is not appreciated. On the other hand, those who have copied and pasted from internet would be appreciated and awarded more marks. Instead of testing their ability to write, one's ability to search best article and paste it in their assignments would be tested. Even in exams, students are encouraged to learn by rote and write the answers as they occur in text book or in notes given by teacher.
A child would grow up copying and pasting and in later stages face difficulties when given individual projects to be handled in this competitive world. He/she would be unable to come up with innovative ideas. Creativity of the student would be curbed.

  1. making students more competitive

  2. encouraging students to become more creative and innovative

  3. doing more harm than good to the children

  4. promoting extensive use of internet in research projects
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

That is what giving more marks to assignments which were directly copied from online sources will lead.

Multiple choice

Some sort of guidance is required in the beginning before venturing into the world of internet because

Directions: Read the following passage and answer the question that follows:
Some teachers believe that good old traditional methods of teaching are quite reliable and there is no urgent need to revamp the whole system. However, modern educators are pretty sure that learning should be fun. And the more fun a student has, the more successful the results of the teaching process will be. And nowadays computer and digital technologies are the ultimate extensions of fun.
Parents in general view a computer as a new baby-sitter and a rather upgraded one when compared with the previous version – a TV-set.  They seem to think that buying a computer for their child is enough to make him or her upload and engage into some educative programs, surf informative sites and resources.  And they are bitterly disappointed when their children spend most of the time indulging in some stupid shooters tearing their enemies to bloody pieces or chat with the same rattle-brained peers in some neighbouring district discussing football or MTV. It was quite clear from the very beginning that a child or even a teenager needs some sort of guidance to enter the Internet world, somebody who would teach them to behave at different forums and online discussions. 
But sooner or later all of them come to some sort of a conclusion that computer skills are indispensable for children not to lag behind the time and be competitive at the current education and workforce market.

  1. internet is a complex world not easy to interpret

  2. internet can have negative impact on young brains

  3. internet is a vast field and requires prior knowledge

  4. it is difficult to know internet uses in the beginning
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

If internet has a lot to offer on the positive side, it also has a lot on the negative. Therefore, parental guidance is a must.

Multiple choice

The main idea conveyed in the passage is

Directions: Read the following passage and answer the question that follows:
Some teachers believe that good old traditional methods of teaching are quite reliable and there is no urgent need to revamp the whole system. However, modern educators are pretty sure that learning should be fun. And the more fun a student has, the more successful the results of the teaching process will be. And nowadays computer and digital technologies are the ultimate extensions of fun.
Parents in general view a computer as a new baby-sitter and a rather upgraded one when compared with the previous version – a TV-set.  They seem to think that buying a computer for their child is enough to make him or her upload and engage into some educative programs, surf informative sites and resources.  And they are bitterly disappointed when their children spend most of the time indulging in some stupid shooters tearing their enemies to bloody pieces or chat with the same rattle-brained peers in some neighbouring district discussing football or MTV. It was quite clear from the very beginning that a child or even a teenager needs some sort of guidance to enter the Internet world, somebody who would teach them to behave at different forums and online discussions. 
But sooner or later all of them come to some sort of a conclusion that computer skills are indispensable for children not to lag behind the time and be competitive at the current education and workforce market.

  1. that computers are here to stay

  2. that internet is more of an evil than a blessing

  3. Internet guidance - need of the hour

  4. importance of computers in the field of education
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

“However, modern educators are pretty sure that learning should be fun. And nowadays computer and digital technologies are the ultimate extensions of fun.

Multiple choice

One of the good old methods of teaching could be

Directions: Read the following passage and answer the question that follows:
Some teachers believe that good old traditional methods of teaching are quite reliable and there is no urgent need to revamp the whole system. However, modern educators are pretty sure that learning should be fun. And the more fun a student has, the more successful the results of the teaching process will be. And nowadays computer and digital technologies are the ultimate extensions of fun.
Parents in general view a computer as a new baby-sitter and a rather upgraded one when compared with the previous version – a TV-set.  They seem to think that buying a computer for their child is enough to make him or her upload and engage into some educative programs, surf informative sites and resources.  And they are bitterly disappointed when their children spend most of the time indulging in some stupid shooters tearing their enemies to bloody pieces or chat with the same rattle-brained peers in some neighbouring district discussing football or MTV. It was quite clear from the very beginning that a child or even a teenager needs some sort of guidance to enter the Internet world, somebody who would teach them to behave at different forums and online discussions. 
But sooner or later all of them come to some sort of a conclusion that computer skills are indispensable for children not to lag behind the time and be competitive at the current education and workforce market.

  1. taking class to watch a science movie

  2. asking students to make a presentation on the lecture

  3. giving notes to the students on blackboard for revision

  4. using 3D models to demonstrate the lectures
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

All others arte the new methods.

Multiple choice

The last lines of the passage highlight

Directions: Read the following passage and answer the question that follows:
Some teachers believe that good old traditional methods of teaching are quite reliable and there is no urgent need to revamp the whole system. However, modern educators are pretty sure that learning should be fun. And the more fun a student has, the more successful the results of the teaching process will be. And nowadays computer and digital technologies are the ultimate extensions of fun.
Parents in general view a computer as a new baby-sitter and a rather upgraded one when compared with the previous version – a TV-set.  They seem to think that buying a computer for their child is enough to make him or her upload and engage into some educative programs, surf informative sites and resources.  And they are bitterly disappointed when their children spend most of the time indulging in some stupid shooters tearing their enemies to bloody pieces or chat with the same rattle-brained peers in some neighbouring district discussing football or MTV. It was quite clear from the very beginning that a child or even a teenager needs some sort of guidance to enter the Internet world, somebody who would teach them to behave at different forums and online discussions. 
But sooner or later all of them come to some sort of a conclusion that computer skills are indispensable for children not to lag behind the time and be competitive at the current education and workforce market.

  1. the negative impact of internet on young minds

  2. the role of internet in transforming education

  3. the importance of internet in today's competitive world

  4. the increased dependence of children on internet
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

It has a lot of importance in today's fast growing and competitive world.

Multiple choice

What is the primary mode of instruction in distance learning?

  1. Face-to-face lectures

  2. Online lectures

  3. Correspondence courses

  4. Radio and television broadcasts
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Distance learning primarily relies on online lectures, videos, and other digital resources for delivering course content to students.

Multiple choice

What is the role of a learning management system (LMS) in distance learning?

  1. Providing online lectures

  2. Assessing student progress

  3. Facilitating communication between students and instructors

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

A learning management system (LMS) in distance learning serves multiple purposes, including providing online lectures, assessing student progress, and facilitating communication between students and instructors.