TEST BANK
Chapter 9: Preparing for Tomorrow’s Challenges
Multiple Choice Questions.
1) A foundation to tomorrow’s learning, ________, uses Web 2.0 computing and communication
technologies to support learning.
A) Media literacy
B) Cyberlearning
C) Coding
D) Learning centers
2) The ________ model develops lifelong learners by building connections between academics,
a learner’s interests, and mentors or peers.
A) Connected learning
B) Transdisciplinary learning
C) Coding as literacy
D) Personalized learning
3) This model promotes complex thinking and engages learners in fun and creative problem-
solving activities at any age.
A) Connected learning
B) Transdisciplinary learning
C) Coding as literacy
D) Personalized learning
4) The ________ model is not a new model, but it is emergent because of the infusion of real-
world inquiry that allows learners to go beyond a discipline-specific content to focus on a large-
scale career or global project.
A) Connected learning
B) Transdisciplinary learning
C) Coding as literacy
D) Personalized learning
5) Technological advances allow for differentiated instruction based on the individual learning
path of each student. Which model does this statement best align with?
A) Connected learning
B) Transdisciplinary learning
C) Coding as literacy
D) Personalized learning
6) Which learning environment is used to program digital devices to complete human-like
actions?
A) Artificial Intelligence
B) Augmented Reality
C) Virtual Reality
D) Robotics
7) Star Walk, Aurasma Studio, and TaleBlazer apps are examples of what type of learning
environment?
A) Artificial Intelligence
B) Augmented Reality
C) Virtual Reality
D) Robotics
8) Mrs. Janski, a seventh-grade physical education teacher, would like students to monitor their
heart rate, sleep activity, and physical activity level over the course of a week as a part of an
upcoming unit. Which learning environment would be the best for her seventh graders?
A) Wearable devices
B) Augmented Reality
C) Virtual Reality
D) Robotics
9) Augmented reality enhances, extends, and expands reality, whereas ________ simulates or
replaces reality with a computer-generated environment.
A) Artificial Intelligence
B) Augmented Reality
C) Virtual Reality
D) Robotics
10) Miss Hanson recently used Google Cardboard and the Expeditions app to swim the coral reef
and discuss sea life with her fifth-grade class. Which learning environment did she utilize?
A) Artificial Intelligence
B) Augmented Reality
C) Virtual Reality
D) Robotics
11) Teachers of tomorrow need to possess which skill(s) to best exemplify digital age thinking?
A) Digitally savvy
B) Active social media participant
C) Collaborator in global learning communities
D) All of the above
12) Remaining connected with students, parents, community members, and the global
community of educators is best represented by being
A) Digitally savvy
B) Active social media participant
C) Collaborator in global learning communities
D) All of the above
13) By engaging students as a(n) ________, learners will be prepared to better understand the
dynamics of international relationships.
A) Ubiquitous technology user
B) Active social media participant
C) Collaborator in global learning
D) All of the above
14) Mr. Kipper has created a community of teachers through a weekly twitter chat. This
continued professional collaboration and growth is considered to be what type of group?
A) Professional learning network (PLN)
B) Ubiquitous technology user group
C) Collaborator in learning
D) All of the above
15) Ms. Rye is a teacher at a rural middle school who would like to integrate more technology
into her students’ daily learning activities. The school and district lack funding for new
equipment and professional development. What should Ms. Rye do to move forward with her
technology improvement goals?
A) Wait for the funding to catch up with the technology needs.
B) Petition the local teachers’ union.
C) Complain to the administration and district leaders.
D) Apply for government and organizational grants.
16) Which of the following type of grant often has a less extensive proposal process that is
flexible enough to fund individual schools or teachers?
A) Technological government grants
B) State level government grants
C) Federal grants
D) Nongovernment organizations and foundations
17) Which of the following describes a global classroom?
A) Students conduct a weekly reading about the current happenings around the world and submit
an audio recording file summarizing the reading for teacher to review.
B) After learning about the greenhouse effect, students conduct a virtual interview with a
scientist and then produce a short video about their findings. The findings are then posted to the
class blog for visitors to view and comment.
C) Students use a globe and paper map to chart airline flights out of their local airport.
D) Students engage in a class discussion after viewing a National Geographic video about global
warming.
18) The ________ describe classroom practices, lesson development, and professional
expectations for teachers.
A) ISTE standards
B) Teacher evaluations
C) State performance indicators
D) District standards
Short-Answer and Essay Questions.
19) Describe how the ASSURE model supports tomorrow’s learning.
20) Discuss the characteristics of a digital age teacher who is technologically savvy, supports
global collaboration, and is committed to professional growth.
21) Provide an example of how you would use personalized learning in your future classroom.
22) Provide an example of how you would use Augmented Reality or Virtual Reality to enhance
learning in your future classroom.
23) Describe at least two professional learning opportunities that will keep you professionally
engaged during your first five years of teaching.
24) Describe the basic components included when writing a grant proposal.
25) Name and describe one professional organization that supports educators interested in the
application of technology and media to improve learning.
Chapter 9: Preparing for Tomorrow’s Challenges
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