Chapter 2 short answer questions:

Describe the relative advantage of using graphic tools to help students learn new concepts.
Your Answer:
The relative advantage of using graphic tools is that they are visual aids. Not every student learns in the same way and a lot of students will do well with a visual aid. They will understand better if they can see what they are learning. Graphic tools will help with this. Visual aids will help enforce the concepts you are trying to teach as a teacher.



In Phase 2 of the Technology Integration Planning Model (TIP), teachers focus on the outcomes expected as a result of integrating technology into instruction. List four methods teachers can use to assess the outcomes of the plan.
Your Answer:
Four methods teachers use to assess the outcomes of the plan are: 1) teachers can use tests. 2) teachers can observe students abilities. 3) teachers can assign projects 4) teachers can use surveys to find out what and how their students are thinking.



Describe two advantages of required school and district policies such as policies regarding Internet use, legal and ethical use, and equity.
Your Answer:
Policies regarding internet use blocking the students from looking at inappropriate websites. Things from the internet that should not be allowed in schools can now be blocked. Other policies inforce that there should be equal treatment to all students.