Self-Assessment, Chapter 1

	Self-Assessment, Chapter 1

	1. What is technology? A A collection of techniques for accomplishing something (the techniques are to technology about as recipes are to cuisine). B The body of knowledge a society has access to C Things invented or that became common after you were born D all of the above
	2. Which of the following is probably NOT a good reason to use a computer and the web while tutoring reading? A They are in the tutoring room B The child you tutor is very interested in them C You might be able to find definitions or photos you need to explain something more quickly than with a book D You might be able to find materials at the right level and on a topic exactly suited to a child you tutor E You can help the child learn how to use these resources and how to assess the reliability of information found
	3. Which of the following is a reason you might NOT want to use the computer in tutoring? A There is not one available B There is one but it's not turned on, or the program you want to use would take a long time to start. C You haven't actually tried it yourself before D all of the above
	4. What is the best way to approach the material presented here? A Read it straight through B Browse for things that look interesting C Read the first chapter, then look in the second (needs) chapter and follow up with technologies that might be useful for a child you tutor. D Any of the above (though C will probably work best for most)