Discussion Questions

Technology and Education

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1.              How are links to Technology Changing the Foundations of Education?

2.              What Trends are changing Teachers’ Professional Roles?

3.              How are collaborative Networks Transforming Teaching and Learning?

4.              How are collaborative networks transforming the Professional Development of Teachers?

5.              How can Professional Educators Prepare for the Future?


 

Essay Questions

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1.  Imagine that you are a proponent of outcome-centered learning.  What arguments might you present to support your position?

2.  Present an argument for and an argument against the National Assessments of Educational Progress.

3.  Trace the history of the minimum competency movement.

4.  Explain the concept of opportunity-to-learn standards.  Would a person who is in favor of opportunity-to-learn standards argue for or against minimum competency testing?

5.  Many of today’s educators want to develop comprehensive assessments of student progress. How is this different from more traditional assessment approaches?

6.  Describe and give two examples of service learning.

7.  What are collaborative networks?  How are they transforming teaching and learning?