TECHNOLOGY STAFF DEVELOPMENT TEST

        PASS SCORE: 70% (7 of 10 questions below)


        Question 1:  In a 1995 study, it was found that school districts spent which of the following breakdown of their technology budget in dollar percentages:

        a) 55 technology / 30 software / 15 staff development
        b) 20 technology / 20 software / 60 staff development
        c) 30 technology / 20 software / 50 staff development
        d) 40 technology / 10 software / 50 staff development

        Question 2:  One of the first, and most important steps in alleviating the confusion about the proper use of technology in the classroom begins in:

        a) elementary school
        b) middle school
        c) high school
        d) college-based teacher education programs

        Question 3:  When recent education graduates were polled, which percentage said that they felt poorly prepared for the use of technology in the classroom:

        a) 10%
        b) 30%
        c) 50%
        d) 70%

        Question 4:  Which item is listed as the MOST important aspect of increasing the success of technology in the classroom:

        a) the latest equipment available
        b) more effective use of staff development
        c) support of the administration
        d) high-speed/broadband internet connectivity

        Question 5:  Both technology content and teaching methods in today's schools are disadvantageous to contemporary learners.

        a) True
        b) False

        Question 6:  Teachers feel the most increase sense of anxiety when faced with the following in the technology classroom:

        a) learning is in the hands of machines
        b) a classroom full of electrical wires
        c) not being able to monitor usage
        d) equipment failure and software problems

        Question 7:  The "triage" method is used to:

        a) determine the maximum number of students
        b) classify the participant based on individualized technology
        c) the level of entry-level knowledge of students
        d) the troubleshooting skills of the instructor

        Question 8:  According to the study/report, the key to successful implementation is:

        a) financial backing of the school district
        b) after-school hours for training
        c) dedicated computer labs within the school
        d) engagement of the teachers and administrators

        Question 9:  Which title(s) represent the technology training participants:

        a) Technology Assistant
        b) Technology Teacher
        c) Technology Leader
        d) All of the above

        Question 10:  School faculty must take responsibility for controlling technology, rather than being controlled by technology.

        a) True
        b) False

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