CIC2601 Assignment 1 (QUALITY ANSWERS) 2024 (QUIZ)

This document contains workings, explanations and solutions to the CIC2601 Assignment 1 (QUALITY ANSWERS) 2024. For assistance call or us on 0.6.8..8.1.2..0.9.3.4...... QUESTION 1 According to Majumdar (2006), what are the changes in a teacher's role due to ICT integration in teaching and learning? a. Transmitter of knowledge and controller of learning b. Always an expert and solely learning content c. Learning to use ICT and didactic/expository approaches d. Guide/facilitator of knowledge and collaborator/co-learner QUESTION 2 The passage about how South African schools use ICTs in classrooms suggests that the enhancement of teaching and learning through ICT usage is not a priority in the information era. a. True b. False QUESTION 3 Which South African initiative aimed to improve teachers' teaching methods through ICT integration but faced challenges in effectively training teachers? a. The Khanya project b. The Meraka Institute c. The Intel Teach programme d. The Gauteng online project QUESTION 4 According to the South Africa e-education policy goal, what is explicitly emphasized for every South African learner? a. Technological innovation b. Social awareness c. Technological literacy d. Cultural diversity QUESTION 5 The duration of a lesson is not necessarily equivalent to a period in the school timetable but is dictated by how long it takes to complete the ACTIVITIES planned for a lesson. QUESTION 6 Which South African initiative provided tablets to Grade 12 learners in townships and rural schools with the aim of transitioning from physical textbooks to digital resources?. a. The Khanya project b. The Meraka Institute c. The Intel Teach programme d. The Paperless Classroom project QUESTION 7 The integration of ICTs in teaching and learning does not contribute to the development of learners' 21st-century skills. a. True b. False QUESTION 8 According to the Mariam Webster Dictionary, teaching is defined as the act of imparting knowledge or skills, encompassing instruction, guidance, and challenging students to think. a. True b. False QUESTION 9 Teaching methods are the PROCEDURE, techniques, or ways of teaching, especially in accordance with a defined plan. QUESTION 10 What is the role of a teacher in a technology-integrated learning environment in the type of education that uses information and communication technology to support, enhance and optimize the delivery of information?. a. Guide, facilitator of knowledge b. Collaborator and co-learner c. Controller of learning d. Using ICT to enhance learning QUESTION 11 Which cognitive skill involves critically assessing the effectiveness of teaching strategies, making improvements based on reflection, and refining the teaching approach for future lessons a. Understanding b. Analyzing c. Remembering d. Applying QUESTION 12 Teaching approach, as defined by the British Council, is a way of looking at teaching and learning, and it gives rise to specific methods used for instruction. a. True b. False QUESTION 13 What are the three broad intertwined issues pointed out by passage about comparison of ICT usage based on research reports and articles in this field (in learning unit 1) regarding the implementation of ICTs in teaching and learning? a. Efficiency, Accessibility, Affordability b. Effectiveness, Cost and equity, Sustainability c. Traditionalism, Modernity, Collaboration d. Teacher-centred, Learner-centred, Autonomous learning QUESTION 14 Teaching strategy involves a careful plan of teaching activities to be undertaken to ensure effective teaching and learning. a. True b. False QUESTION 15 How does the implementation of ICTs in South African schools align with the Telkom (2015) policy goal? a. By restricting access to technology b. By prioritizing administrative tasks c. By ensuring every South African learner is technologically well-informed d. By limiting the usage of educational content QUESTION 16 ICT integration does not provide learners with a diverse range of learning styles. a. True b. False QUESTION 17 Lesson planning is considered a highly professional activity that requires sound knowledge and skills in aspects such as the content of a subject, knowledge of LEARNERS, teaching strategies/methods, and assessment. QUESTION 18 According to the passage about comparison of ICT usage based on research reports and articles in this field (in learning unit 1), what does the success of ICT implementation depend on? a. The exclusion of certain learners who may not benefit from it. b. The amount of funding allocated for ICT resources. c. The institution's knowledge about its purpose d. The strict control of ICT utilization by teachers QUESTION 19 What is the change in the use of ICTs, as mentioned by Majumdar (2006)? a. Single ICT application and delivery of information b. Multisensory stimulation and dialogue and collaborative communication c. Memorizing facts and rigid presentation d. Analogue resources and single sense stimulation QUESTION 20 According to the British Council (2015), a teaching approach is a way of looking at teaching and learning that to METHODS, the way of teaching something. QUESTION 21 Teaching methods, teaching techniques, teaching approach, and teaching strategies are often used interchangeably by educators. a. True b. False QUESTION 22 What does the Mariam Webster Dictionary define as "teaching"? a. The act of imparting or providing knowledge or skills to another. b. The act of challenging students to engage in thinking about concepts. c. The act, occupation, or profession of a student. d. The act of receiving information passively. QUESTION 23 According to the Oxford Advanced Learners Dictionary, what is a "technique"? a. A plan of action designed to achieve a specific goal. b. A systematic formula by which a task is accomplished. c. A way of considering or doing something. d. A detailed description of the course of instruction. QUESTION 24 ICT users across the globe must be kept abreast of new developments in the use of ICTs to ensure effective participation with peers GLOBALLY QUESTION 25 The duration of a lesson is always equivalent to a period in the school timetable. a. True b. False QUESTION 26 In a technology-integrated learning environment, what is the role of a teacher in creating the diverse physical locations, contexts, and cultures in which learners learn?. a. Guide, facilitator of knowledge b. Collaborator and co-learner c. Controller of learning d. Creator of learning environment QUESTION 27 How does the integration of ICTs in teaching and learning impact the roles of teachers, learners, and curricular? a. It reinforces the traditional roles of teachers and learners. b. It eliminates the need for a curriculum. c. It brings about a paradigm shift from teacher-centred to learner-centred. d. It restricts the roles of teachers to being mere transmitters of knowledge. QUESTION 28 Which factors should institutions consider when implementing ICTs in teaching and learning, as mentioned by Wikis (n.d.)? a. Effectiveness, cost, and sustainability b. Learners' diverse learning styles and preferences c. Paradigm shifts from teacher-centered to learner-centered approaches d. Collaboration and teamwork in ICT implementation QUESTION 29 According to the passage about comparison of ICT usage based on research reports and articles in this field (in learning unit 1), what is one advantage of integrating ICTs in teaching and learning? a. Enhancing teacher-centred instruction b. Providing a rigid learning platform c. Developing learners' 21st-century skills d. Limiting opportunities for active participation QUESTION 30 Which one of the following taxonomies does the Department of Basic Education use mainly in CAPS document?. a. Marzano & Kendall/Taxonomy b. The TeachThought Learning Taxonomy c. Bloom’s Taxonomy d. UbD’s Six Facets Of Understanding QUESTION 31 ICT, as an ENABLER, would have a huge impact on the performance of South African learners QUESTION 32 According to the passage about comparison of ICT usage based on research reports and articles in this field (in learning unit 1), the three broad intertwined issues to consider when implementing ICTs in teaching and learning are Efficiency, Accessibility, and Affordability. a. True b. False QUESTION 33 The use of ICTs in teaching and learning enhances learning and prepares learners to work in an economy with rich TECHNOLOGICAL challenges. QUESTION 34 The integration of ICTs in teaching and learning forces paradigm shifts, teacher-centred to LEARNER CENTERED approaches. QUESTION 35 The acquired knowledge and skills will assist teachers in tapping into better educational CONTENT, teaching and learning potential, and administrative systems. QUESTION 36 Which South African initiative aimed to integrate ICT resources in schools and provide ICT skills to broaden learners' learning experiences?. a. The Khanya project b. The Meraka Institute c. The Intel Teach programme d. The Gauteng online project QUESTION 37 What is the primary role of teachers in the teacher-centred approach to learning, as mentioned in the text? a. To coach and facilitate student learning. b. To view students as "empty vessels" who passively receive information. c. To engage in small group discussions. d. To measure student learning through formal and informal assessments QUESTION 38 The success of ICT implementation depends solely on the institution's knowledge about its purpose, according to the passage. a. True b. False QUESTION 39 What is the primary goal of implementing ICTs in the South African education system? a. Enhancing administrative systems b. Providing quality education to all c. Reducing the workload of teachers d. Limiting access to educational content QUESTION 40 In the teacher-centred approach to learning, students are viewed as active participants in the learning process, collaborating with teachers in activities like small group discussions. a. True b. False QUESTION 41 ICT, as an enabler, is expected to have a negligible impact on the performance of South African learners. a. True b. False QUESTION 42 In the context of technology-integrated lesson planning, which cognitive skill involves designing instructional activities that promote understanding, application, and analysis of the subject matter? a. Remembering b. Creating c. Applying d. Evaluating QUESTION 43 What is the key recommendation given in the passage about comparison of ICT usage based on research reports and articles in this field (in learning unit 1) regarding ICT users across the globe? a. Rich ICT resources should be made available regardless of users' knowledge. b. Teachers and learners should lag in global ICT developments. c. Teachers and learners should not be aware of new developments in ICTs. d. Teachers and learners should be kept abreast of new developments in the use of ICTs. QUESTION 44 Why is proper planning emphasized for teachers in the profession? a. To adhere to the school timetable b. To dictate the duration of a lesson c. To develop, present, and assess lesson outcomes. d. To follow personal preferences in teaching methods QUESTION 45 The integration of ICTs in the South African education system is not considered a challenge for South African teachers. a. True b. False QUESTION 46 A technology-integrated lesson involves a random set of teaching activities without a specific outcome. a. True b. False QUESTION 47 Teaching techniques refer to the general principles or pedagogy used for classroom instruction. a. True b. False QUESTION 48 A technology-integrated lesson involves a coherent series of teaching and learning activities performed to achieve a specific OUTCOME. QUESTION 49 The key recommendation for ICT users across the globe is to have rich ICT resources even if teachers and learners do not know how to use them. a. True b. False QUESTION 50 What role does ICT play as mentioned in the text regarding South African learners? a. Reducing the impact of technology b. Limiting access to educational content c. Acting as an enabler with a significant impact on performance d. Creating a barrier to quality education