Quiz Questions

Question 1

According to Jeannette Wing, computational thinking is a useful tool in learning: …

Answer 1

Any subject that involves problem solving

Question 2

Operationalization is the process of defining a fuzzy _______ so as to make it clearly distinguishable or measurable, and to understand it in terms of ________ observations.

Answer 2

concept, empirical

Question 3

The major thematic focus of this week’s lecture is that computational thinking is: …

Answer 3

An approach to problem-solving in all subject areas

Question 4

The primary way CT is integrated into the K-12 curriculum is by:

Answer 4

Learning about and learning with technology

Question 5

Which one of the following was not a core concept of CT identified in-class lecture:

Answer 5

Scaffolding

Question 6

According to Grover and Pea (2017), computer programming must be introduced into a classroom to foster Computational Thinking (CT). (True or False)

Answer 6

False

Question 7

Carefully selecting the qualities we care about and ignoring the rest of the details is the key to:

Answer 7

Abstraction

Question 8

What are the three basic building blocks that make up most of the algorithms encountered in the context of K-12 Computational Thinking (CT) learning, according to Grover and Pea (2017)?

Answer 8

Sequence, Selection, and Repetition

Question 9

The SETT framework, developed by Joy Zabala, is a tool for gathering and organizing data for a student who may need Assistive Technologies for Learning (ATL). What does SETT stand for?

Answer 9

Student, Environment, Tasks, Tools

Question 10

Which of the following statements about Assistive Technology (AT) and Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is FALSE?

Answer 10

As UDL matures, AT will gradually become unnecessary.

Question 11

What is the best code block to use if you want to keep track of a value that you might want to be able to change easily?

Answer 11

A variable

Question 12

Which of the following teaching environments does NOT exist?

Answer 12

Face to Face, Asynchronous

Question 13

Which of the following is an example of a model of Blended Learning?

Answer 13

Flipped Classroom

Question 14

What did the introduction of MOOCS do?

Answer 14

Increased accessibility to high-level teaching and learning

Question 15

Which of the following statements was a major lecture takeaway concerning the state of blended learning?

Answer 15

Blended Learning programs are often supplemental in nature

Question 16

Halverson et al. (2017) suggest several reasons for the adoption of a Blended Learning environment for K-12 education. Which of the following was not one of the researched reasons for Blended adoption in the classroom?

Answer 16

Reduction in initial classroom startup costs