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PRE TEST
Directions: Read and analyze each item carefully. Choose the letter
of the best answer.
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Which of the following statements does NOT describe educational

technology?
It is a profession composed of various job categories.
It refers to the efficiency of teachers in using computers.
It includes audiovisual materials, interactive multimedia, and selfinstructional materials.
It is the development, application, and evaluation of systems, techniques and
aids to improve human learning.

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Which group of technologies has the highest degree of abstraction?

Book, imaginative literature, programmed instruction
Digital video, film, versatile compact disc
Video, pictures and television
Realia and computers

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Which of the following is NOT an advantage of real objects and models in

teaching and learning?
They pose problems on storage
They are less abstract and more concrete
They are readily available in the environment, around school, and in the
home
They provide hands-on learning experiences and emphasize real-world
applications

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Ms. De Leon, a non-education graduate teacher was hired to teach in an

elementary school where there are enough resources for instruction. Which
of the following processes would you suggest her in using an educational
technology?
Design utilization evaluation development
Design development utilization evaluation
Development design utilization evaluation
Development utilization evaluation design
Mr. Samson is planning to integrate the use of technology in his Science
class. Which of the following would be his second step?
Set the objectives
Analyze the learners
Utilize the materials with showmanship
Evaluate the performance of the students
Which of the following should Ms. Mesina primarily consider in determining
her teaching-learning objectives and use of instructional media?
The learner
C. instructional activity
The teacher
D. instructional strategy
Which is the best reason why teachers state the objectives before using
instructional media?
To be able to practice how to operate the equipment
To determine which media to use best
To prepare the materials beforehand
To secure available materials

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Ms. Villegas is thinking of an educational technology that can relay

information clearly to her class. Which principle will guide her in the selection
of the material?
Interest
C. cost effectiveness
Meaningfulness
D. communication effectiveness
Mrs. Zinampan presented real samples of rocks when she discussed the
different forms of rocks. Which principle in the selection of instructional
material did she apply?
Interest
C. cost effectiveness
Authenticity
D. responsiveness
The following statements are contributions of technology to the learning
process. Which is an exception?
The quality of learning can be improved
The delivery of instructions can be more interesting
The role of the teacher can be changed into a demonstrator
The method of teaching and learning become more interactive

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With the pervasiveness of technologies nowadays, a learner-centered

instruction can be promoted. Which of the following statements support this
approach to teaching?
It focuses on transformation of facts.
It supports the use of lecture and drill methods.
It gives emphasis on collaboration and authentic assessment.
Students work on tasks determined and controlled by the teacher.

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I and II only
I and III only

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Ms. Gomez students use cooperative learning, inquiry based and projectbased learning approaches in creating their digital unit plans. What can be
developed among the learners through these approaches?
Repetition and active learning
Repetition & information delivery
Information processing and passive learning
Construction of knowledge and information exchange

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C. II and IV only
D. III and IV only

Which of these technologies are arranged from the most symbolic to

multisensory?
Real objects, print, audio-visual materials, and visual materials
Visual materials, audio visual materials, print and computers
Visual materials, print, audio-visual materials and realia
Print, audio, visual materials, and computers
Which of the following is inappropriate in using printed visuals such as charts,
graphs, and drawings?
Provide written or verbal cues to highlight important aspects of visuals.
Allow the students to pass the materials from one person to another.
Use materials that everyone can see.
Present the material one at a time
Prof. Arcilla would like to use audiocassette tape in teaching a lesson in
English. In which activity is audiocassette tape very effective in the teachinglearning process?
In developing listening skills
In teaching creative writing
In composing poems
In building concepts

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Romalyn is going to discuss about the ADDIE Model to a big class. She is
planning to use a technology by which parts of her presentation could be
partly hidden to make it more exciting and interesting. What do you think
shall she use?
Model
C. transparency
Realia
D. video

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Prof. Manantans lesson in EPP is about Pagtatanim ng Halaman to her

students. How can she make her lesson more interesting and meaningful?
Have a viewing activity about the lesson
Have them read their EPP book
Give them a collaborative work
Let them listen to a gardener
Marife wants to make a presentation material wherein more additional
transparent sheets with information can be placed over a base transparency.
Which one should she make?
Cut-out
C. silhouette
Puppet
D. overlay
Self-made charts and illustrations serve as universal aid for bringing
fascinating and exciting experiences in the classroom. To tap the optimum
potentials of these materials, which of the following should be avoided?
Giving due consideration to lettering.
Presenting materials with accurate facts.
Giving more importance to austerity over legibility.
Focusing on the main idea of the lesson presented.
Mr. Santos will have a PowerPoint presentation in his Science class. All
except one should taken into consideration. Which is an exception?
Consider technical quality.
Apply different computer effects per slide.
Present information through graphic organizers.
Use contrasting colors for text and background.
Mrs. Sison would like to integrate technology in writing a friendly letter.
Which of the following is the most effective way of doing it?
Let the pupils surf a friendly letter from the internet.
Have the pupils write a friendly letter and send it through an email.
Have the pupils forward a downloaded friendly letter to others via email.
Let the pupils create a friendly letter using word processing and have it
critiqued by their peers.
Which of the following computer-based instructional material can be used to
learn new concepts?
Games
C. simulation
Tutorial
D. drill and practice
Prof. Natividad would like to create a presentation material for his lesson on
the types of computer-assisted instruction. To make his presentation
effective, which tool should he use?
Communicative tool
C. Productivity tool
Informative tool
D. Situating tool
Prof. De Guzman is thinking of an online learning approach by which content
provides links to information at other locations and serves as a focal point for
a distance education experience. Which of the following should he use?
Computer-aided instruction
C. self-paced program
Web-based instruction
D. teleconferencing
All except one are basic considerations in selecting and evaluating the
content of an instructional material. Which is not?
Will it motivate and maintain interest?
Is there evidence of its effectiveness?
Can it be easily dismantled?
Does it match the content?

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POST TEST
Which is the most important reason why teachers preview materials to be
used in class?
To gain confidence in using them.
To encourage viewers to be more focused.
To avoid potential problems that might occur while materials are in use.
To ensure appropriateness of the materials with the objectives and target
audience.
After Ms. Raca planned her lesson in English, she found out that the materials
at hand do not match her objectives. Which is the best thing that she can
do?
Modify the available materials.
Teach the lesson the following day.
Change the objectives to match with the available materials.
Carry out the lesson as planned and use the materials at hand.
Prof. Balagtas used worksheets, manipulatives and models in teaching math
to help her students understand the lesson and love the subject. What did
she bear in mind when she used these materials?
Appropriateness
C. breadth
Balance
D. variety

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With the increasing use of educational technology inside the classroom, what
role is expected of the teacher?
Facilitator
C. knowledge giver
Researcher
D. source of information

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Which of the following technologies provide iconic experiences?

Videos and computer
C. radio and audio materials
Books and periodicals
D. printed and verbal symbols

There are several reasons why teachers are reluctant in using electronic
media in the teaching-learning process. Which is the most common reason?
The limited exposure of teachers to new equipment.
Their incompatibility to diverse needs of the learners.
The difficulty in integrating technology in the curriculum.
The excessive availability of local technology in the community.

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There are countless things in the environment that you and your students can
use to learn from such as trees, globes, pebbles, blocks etc. These real
objects and models are really effective if they are utilized properly. Which of
the following is incorrect about the use of real objects and models?
Familiarize yourself with the object or model.
Allow passing of a single object around the class.
Make sure that objects/models are large enough to be seen by the whole
class.
Encourage students participation through questioning and having students
decide the next step.
It is impractical to bring real objects to the classroom so Aaron constructed a
three-dimensional visual instead. Which of the following did he construct?
Cartoon
C. graphic
Chart
D. model
You asked your students to illustrate what they have understood from what
they have read.
Which of the following non-projected visuals are you referring to?
Print materials
C. models
Graphics
D. realias

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Prof. Silva uses projected visuals such as OHP in presenting her lesson. What
could be her main reason in using such an educational technology?
Most visuals can be obtained at no cost.
It is more abstract than any other visuals.
The equipment and materials are readily available.
She can easily prepare her own transparencies in advance.
Mrs. Santos used a film clip in teaching science concepts to her Grade Six
class. However, she found out that it was ineffectively used in the classroom.
When technology is considered ineffective?
When it promotes mastery the lesson.
When it makes viewing more interesting.
When it helps attain the objectives of the lesson.
When it induces alienation on the part of the learners.
Your department would like to purchase a computer set as your project.
Which of the following advantages of computer will be the least consideration
in purchasing this technology?
It can enhance the teaching and learning process.
It can be used for interactive presentation.
It can be used for research activity.
It can be used for entertainment.
Computers can be classified according to the roles they play namely
communicative tool, informative tool, and constructive tool. What is the
other role of computers in the options below?
Instructional tool
C. utility tool
Situating tool
D. application tool

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Which of the following categories of CAI will you use in your class if your
objective is to increase proficiency in a newly learned skill or refresh an
existing one?
Tutorial
C. Simulation
Drill and practice
D. Instructional game

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Which of the following is an ineffective use of Presentation software?

Darken the room
C. Read directly from the slides
Use appropriate pacing
D. Allow interaction with the learner

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Which of the following is NOT an example of communicative tool?

Multimedia encyclopedia
Teleconferencing
Electronic mail
Chat

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Why is one-way delivery of information a misuse of communication tools?

Because the teacher expects the student to study more
Because it requires activities that focus on thinking than responding
Because it enables the users to focus more on higher level cognitive activities
Because this king of practice lessens interaction capabilities of
communication tools

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Internet consists of thousands of connected computer networks around the

world.
Which term does NOT refer to internet?
NET
On-line
Cyberspace
information Superhighway

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Your class adviser is planning to have an asynchronous communication with

your classmates. Which technology tools can she use?
Chat and blog
C. blog and video conferencing
Chat and instant messaging
D. electronic bulletin board and email
In your computer subject, you allow your class to chat as part of your
motivation before discussing them the roles of computer as a tool. How is
chat used in this context?
Informative tool
C. Application tool
Communicative tool
D. Situating tool
Your mother wanted to finish her long dreamed course but she wanted to do
it at home during her free time. How could you help your mother in pursuing
her dream?
Encourage her to hire a helper so that she can attend regularly to her class.
Give up your study so that your mother can attend regularly to her class.
Enroll her to the school where you enrolled.
Enroll her in distance education.
The following statements are true about computer conferencing. Which is an
exception?
It refers to live student interaction with an expert.
It is also known as discussion forum or bulletin board.
It also refers to online class discussions, forums or debates.
It permits two or more individuals to engage in asynchronous text-based
dialogue.
Which instructional tool application will you introduce to your class if your
objective is to help them find and use information resources available in the
internet?
Web Quests
C. Scavenger Hunt
Hybrid course
D. Distance Education
Maryjane is looking for an organized instructional program in which the
teacher and learners can be physically separated. Which of the following will
she choose?
Distance Education
C. Web Quests
Uniform Resource Locator
D. Computer-Based Instruction
You were asked to evaluate the effectiveness of an instructional game after
using it in teaching a lesson in high school science. Which of the following
should you avoid?
Present problems which are relevant to learning objectives.
Allow learners to select different content materials.
Provide a cooperative learning atmosphere.
Provide a scoring system.

ANSWER KEY
PRE TEST
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POST TEST
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