Knowing your ODFL communications ecosystem 1. Overview 2. Technology and media 3. The roles of technology, media and assistive technologies in ODFL communications 4. The features of different media used in ODFL communications 5. Procedures for selecting and using media for ODFL communications 6. Self-assessment quiz 7. Discussion 8. Learning challenge Self-assessment quiz Multiple Choice Which definition of technology would be the best to consider as you begin planning for your ODFL lessons? Technology is a massive system of tools combining computers, telecommunications, software, rules, procedures, and protocols. Correct Technology means tools and machines that can be used to solve real-world problems. Incorrect Technology refers to the current state of humanity’s knowledge of how to combine resources to produce desired products, to solve problems, fulfill needs, or satisfy wants. Incorrect Technology can be defined as the active creation of content and/or communication, and someone who receives and understands the communication. Incorrect In what way has the internet revolution made online teaching and content delivery more appealing for teachers? Cell phones have become cheaper and accessible to all students. Incorrect End users have become active content creators and not just recipients of information. Correct The internet has limited the instructional approaches for teachers. Incorrect Teachers are now well-trained to use emerging tools and apps. Incorrect Why is it advisable for online teachers to search and comprehend the accessibility guidelines for any tool that they wish to use for their ODFL communication? Because teachers need to maintain the functional capabilities of students with physical disabilities. Incorrect Because this will ensure that the software is exclusively accessible to struggling readers. Incorrect Because different tools have different accessibility standards that often evolve as technology changes. Correct Because the accessibility guidelines will help minimise potential risks associated with using the selected tool. Incorrect What makes digital cameras, video cameras, webcams and video from cell phones effective technological tools for teachers in accomplishing instructional goals? Personal history is easily captured, stored and shared. Incorrect Events like weather, subway bombings, and funny incidents have been easily captured and shared for news and entertainment. Incorrect Sites like Flickr and YouTube have enabled the prevalence of online videos. Incorrect It has become an alternative knowledge sharing medium to help learners understand concepts which may be difficult to grasp via text or images alone. Correct One of the benefits of using social media for your online communication is that It is the best media to achieve the higher learning outcomes required at an academic level, such as analysis, critical thinking, and evaluation. Incorrect It can be used to develop and assess students’ comprehension of content. Incorrect It enables access to rich, multimedia content available over the Internet at any time or place. Correct It requires teachers to work closely with other specialists to use social media for communication. Incorrect Text is beneficial to use as a media because It’s recorded, trackable, verifiable and permanent nature enables independent analysis and critique of its content. Correct Students prefer to learn by reading and writing. Incorrect It is the best media for developing literacy skills to support students with low levels of literacy. Incorrect It is the easiest media to use for developing practical skills. Incorrect One beneficial feature of using audio as a media is that It is accessible to all, including learners with any form of disability. Incorrect It is not costly and is the easiest to use. Incorrect It requires less bandwidth hence downloads quicker and can be used over relatively low bandwidths. Correct It requires technical proficiency. Incorrect Incorporating aspects of computing in ODFL communication can be difficult because It is flexible. Incorrect It is not suitable for learners with a disability. Incorrect To use computing well, teachers may need to work closely with other specialists, such as instructional designers and computer scientists. Correct It gives students more power and choice in accessing and creating their own learning and learning contexts. Incorrect The TPACK framework focuses on the extent to which technology integration can be involved in online teaching by outlining the impacts of each technology. Incorrect the complex interrelation between technology, pedagogy and content. Correct the factors influencing the online learning environment to select the best technology to effect online communication. Incorrect the skills developed through each technology. Incorrect Which of the following is not an aspect for consideration in the SECTIONS model? The interactive characteristics of technology / media. Incorrect The students’ demographic. Incorrect Security and privacy. Incorrect Content knowledge. Correct ← Previous Next →
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