Chapter 9 Technology in English and Language Arts Instruction. Pre and Post Test

a) computer literacy requirements b) the need for reading across the curriculum c) visual literacy requirements d) the need for keyboarding instructions What is one controversy in language arts education that will influence the ways in which technology is used in this area?

New forms of literacy instruction help students a) learn independently. b) use print more frequently. c) learn keyboarding. d) locate and evaluate technical resources.

Struggling readers who might be helped with appropriate technology a) are social learners. b) began school without a literacy foundation. c) were pushed to read too early. d) did not learn keyboarding.

What is one pressure that teachers face in addressing new literacy? a) being convinced that it is needed b) figuring out how to teach it c) determining component skills d) fitting it into a full curriculum

Which technology strategy for teaching English and language arts helps scaffold students' initial reading skills? a) Blogs b) talking books c) electronic pen pals d) threaded discussions

A popular system that diagnoses students' reading levels, provides feedback, and tracks comprehension is a) Moodle. b) Blackboard. c) Intelli-Talk. d) Accelerated Reader.

Which software helps students with prewriting? a) concept mapping b) worksheet generators c) electronic organizers d) word-processing software

According to the International Reading Association, students have the right to: a) their own computers. b) teachers who are skilled in the use of educational technology. c) a keyboarding class. d) traditional assessments of literacy skills.

A technology that is effective for the process approach to writing is a) electronic outlining tools. b) online reading materials. c) digital storytelling projects. d) talking word processors.

The software that hosts the full text of books is called a) electronic texts. b) blogs. c) digital storytelling. d) concept maps.