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When
studying for your comprehensive examination, please keep in mind that
you are expected to demonstrate knowledge of the literature in instructional
technology and computer education. Your answers should reflect the fact
that you know the current issues and controversies, what the experts
are saying, and what the major research findings are in your field.
Note:
The following questions are sample study questions. They may or may
not appear in the actual exam.
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Discuss the potential of instructional
technology for transforming education and training. Be sure to include
a discussion of the World Wide Web in your answer. Please cite appropriate
experts, theories, and/or research related to this question to reinforce
your answer. |
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Describe and discuss one specific
instructional design technique for each of the following instructional
events of a computer-based instructional module: guide attention,
present information, elicit a response. And, explain the theoretical
foundation of the instructional design techniques you have described.
Then, discuss alternative techniques based on a constructivist theoretical
foundation. |
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What are the
implications of the World Wide Web for education according to your
view, expert opinion, and research findings? In particular, what
are the major educational developments that are unfolding on the
Internet today that directly benefit K-12 education and other education
and training situations? Also, what are some of the problems of
and obstacles to using the WWW in classrooms? |
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New Media
Design and Production Students Only
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Describe
each type of instructional software—tutorial, simulation,
game, and drill and practice. What kinds of learning are best accomplished
by each one? Please cite appropriate experts, theories, and/or research
related to this question to reinforce your answer. |
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Discuss the
difference between formative and summative evaluation as used in
instructional software design and development. Discuss the process
for evaluating a software design for a proposed product. Please
cite appropriate experts, theories, and/or research related to this
question to reinforce your answer. |
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Summarize the
research findings about impact of computer-based instruction on
learning. What are the features of CBI program that promote learning
and positive attitudes? Please cite appropriate experts, theories,
and/or research related to this question to reinforce your answer. |
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Instructional
multimedia (software, CD-ROMs, websites) raises many issues that
concern students and teachers regarding their involvement. Will
the roles of students change because of multimedia? Will the roles
of teachers change because of multimedia? Please discuss. Cite appropriate
experts, theories, and/or research related to this question to reinforce
your answer. |
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List 3 design
guidelines/considerations/criteria for each of the following: Screen
Design, Interface Design, and Content/Instructional Design. For
each guideline describe an example of how it could be effectively
implemented in an educational website. Please cite appropriate experts,
theories, and/or research related to this question to support your
ideas. |
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Part 1
Compare and contrast the educational uses of the following two
categories of educational technology:
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CBI
programs such as tutorials and drills |
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Electronic
encyclopedias, internet search tools, websites, hypermedia
resources |
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Part II
Discuss and compare the design considerations for CBI resources
like tutorials and drills on one hand, and educational hypermedia
resources (e.g., educational websites or hypermedia encyclopedias)
on the other. What are the theoretical foundations for these two
types of resources? What does the research say about the benefits
of and/or problems with these resources in the classroom? |
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Educational Technology and Leadership Students Only
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Discuss
the need for technology planning. Why is it important? How do you
create a district-level technology plan? What elements should be
included? Please cite appropriate experts, theories, and/or research
related to this question to reinforce your answer. |
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Technology
can be a catalyst for educational change. Why is that? What paradigms
have shifted? How can you leverage technology to achieve educational
reform? How does the technology coordinator/director serve as a
change agent? |
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Discuss the
various networking models (local talk, Ethernet, token ring, print/file
sharing) that can be implemented at a school site, lab, and individual
classroom. Which model(s) do you see as the most effective for lab
use? Which model(s) do you see as the most effective for classroom
use? Discuss some of the problems and solutions to students sharing
computers in a classroom and lab situation. |
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Discuss the
role of a school-based or district-based computer specialist in
helping schools use technology to maximize learning in the school
or district. Also, discuss potential roles for technology specialists
in managing the school's or district's information resources (e.g.,
telephone system, administrative data management system, etc.).
Please cite appropriate experts, theories, and/or research literature
related to this question to reinforce your answer. |
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What impact,
if any, do district information resources (e.g., pupil tracking
software) have on classroom instruction? Please cite appropriate
experts, theories, and/or research literature related to this question
to reinforce your answer. |
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