Technology and Engineering Flashcards

Flashcards about technology and engineering

What is a key role of technology in the modern world?

Driving innovation

What is technology?

Transforms teaching and learning through tools like videos, apps, online platforms. It allows flexible access, supports lesson planning, and monitors progress.

What impact does technology have on global connectivity?

Connects people across the globe

Define online learning.

Education that occurs on the Internet using digital tools or platforms.

What is synchronous learning?

Real-time interaction between instructors and students through video conferencing.

Give an example of synchronous learning.

A live Zoom lecture with student discussions

What is asynchronous learning?

Self-paced learning where students access materials at their own pace.

Provide an example of asynchronous learning.

Taking a history course with pre-recorded video lectures and online assignments

What is blended learning?

A combination of online instruction and traditional face-to-face instruction.

Give an example of blended learning.

A high school science class meeting in-person twice a week for labs and completing other work online.

What are Learning Management Systems (LMS)?

Platforms that manage, deliver, and track learning processes.

What is Canvas LMS?

A cloud-based LMS known for its simple interface and strong mobile access.

Who created Canvas LMS?

Instructure, Inc.

What is CYPHER Learning (formerly NEO LMS)?

An AI-powered learning platform for schools, businesses, and entrepreneurs.

Who founded CYPHER Learning?

Graham Glass in 2009

What is Khan Academy?

An educational content platform offering videos, exercises, and resources for a wide range of subjects.

Who founded Khan Academy?

Sal Khan in 2006

What is Duolingo?

A language learning platform that offers courses in various languages through interactive games and lessons.

Who co-founded Duolingo?

Luis von Ahn and Severin Hacker in 2011

What are study tools designed for?

To help with review, memorization, or practice.

What is Quizlet?

A tool for studying and memorization, allowing users to create flashcards and practice quizzes.

Who founded Quizlet?

Andrew Sutherland in 2005

What is Kahoot!?

A Norwegian online game-based learning platform that allows educators to create interactive quizzes.

Who founded Kahoot!?

Johan Brand, Jamie Brooker, Morten Versvik, and Professor Alf Inge Wang in 2012

What are video conferencing tools used for in online learning?

To support synchronous learning and online interaction.

What is Zoom?

A video conferencing platform widely used for live online classes, meetings, and group discussions.

Who founded Zoom?

Eric Yuan in 2013

What is Microsoft Teams?

A collaboration and communication platform that organizes conversations by channels and integrates with Microsoft 365 tools.

When was Microsoft Teams launched?

2017

What is the digital divide?

The gap between those who have access to modern information and communication technologies (ICTs) and those who do not.

Give an example of geographic disparities contributing to the digital divide in the Philippines.

Rural areas with limited broadband access compared to the fast internet connections in Metro Manila.

What are economic barriers that drive the digital divide?

Financial challenges, such as the cost of devices and internet services.

What is the National Broadband Plan?

A government initiative to expand internet access across the country, focusing on underserved areas.

What is the GILAS program?

Gearing Up Internet Literacy and Access for Students program that aims to provide internet access and digital literacy to public secondary schools

Define Robotics.

Designing machines that can perform tasks autonomously or with human control.

What is the function of sensors in robots?

To help robots understand their surroundings by detecting factors such as temperature, light, pressure, sound, and movement.

What is the function of actuators in robots?

To enable robot movement by functioning like muscles.

What is the function of controllers in robots?

To serve as the ‘brain’ of a robot: they process data from sensors, make decisions, and direct actuators to perform tasks.

What is Artificial Intelligence (AI)?

Enables machines to learn and solve problems.

What are Reactive Machines AI?

The most basic type of AI that does not store memories or learn from past experiences; they only respond to the current input.

Give an example of Reactive Machines AI.

IBM’s Deep Blue, a computer developed in the 1990s that could analyze chess moves in real-time.

What are Limited Memory AI?

AI that can use past data to make better decisions, but it only stores information for a short period.

Give an example of Limited Memory AI.

Self-driving cars that use data from recent trips to adjust speed or avoid obstacles.

What is Theory of Mind AI?

AI that aims to understand human emotions, beliefs, intentions, and social interactions; still under development.

Give an example of Theory of Mind AI.

Sophia the Robot, developed by Hanson Robotics, which shows early progress toward understanding human emotions.

What is Narrow AI (Weak AI)?

AI designed to perform a specific task and cannot go beyond what it was trained to do.

What is Generative AI?

A form of Narrow AI that creates new content by learning patterns from large datasets.

Give examples of Narrow AI.

ChatGPT, Face ID, Spam filters

What is General AI (Strong AI)?

AI that would have the ability to comprehend, learn, and apply knowledge across different tasks like humans.

Does General AI exist?

Remains theoretical and does not yet exist.

What does AIM stand for in the context of ethical AI use?

Accountability, Integrity, Mindfulness

What does Accountability mean in the AIM framework?

Being responsible for the actions and outcomes of AI and robotics systems.

What does Integrity mean in the AIM framework?

Being transparent about AI and robotics capabilities and avoiding biases.

What does Mindfulness mean in the AIM framework?

Being aware of the impact of AI and robotics on society, jobs, and privacy.

What are the technologies that transform the modern world?

Driving innovation, enhancing daily tasks, and connecting people across the globe.

What is the benefit of online learning?

It allows flexible access, supports lesson planning, and monitors progress.

What online platforms are used for synchronous learning?

Zoom, Skype, Google Meet, chat rooms, or virtual classrooms

In an online history course, what activities are students expected to do?

Watch pre-recorded video lectures, complete readings, and submit assignments through an LMS

What do students do when in blended learning?

Attend some classes in person while completing others online

What are cloud-based learning management systems?

Manage, deliver, and track learning processes launched in 2011 by Instructure, Inc

What third-party tools could LMS integrate with?

Google Drive and Microsoft 365

What does CYPHER Learning provide?

Personalized, automated, and engaging learning experiences for schools, businesses, and entrepreneurs

What is Khan Academy?

Educational videos, exercises, and resources for school subjects

What interactive features does Duolingo use?

Games and lessons for various languages

What educational process does Quizlet help with?

Review, memorization, or practice in studying

What feature does Kahoot! use to engage students?

Music, timers, and leaderboards.

What features does a video conferencing platform provide?

Screen sharing, virtual backgrounds, and breakout rooms to enhance interactive sessions

How are conversations organized in Microsoft Teams?

By channels and integrates with Microsoft 365 tools

What disparities are affected by the digital divide?

Education, employment, healthcare, and access to government services.

What infrastructure is lacking in rural areas?

Reliable internet access

Broadband access is limited in what areas of the Philippines?

The rural areas

What challenges do lower-income households face?

Struggle to afford necessary devices and internet connections for online learning

What does DepEd's Learning Continuity Plan do?

Supports students by providing devices and internet subsidies.

What does the GILAS program aim to do?

Provide internet access and digital literacy to public secondary schools in the Philippines.

What is the function of robots able to do?

Perform tasks autonomously or with human control

What factors are detected by sensors?

Temperature, light, pressure, sound, and movement

What components power actuators to perform?

Electricity, compressed air, or hydraulic fluids

What real-time decisions do controllers make?

When to steer, accelerate, or brake, to avoid obstacles and ensure safe navigation.

What problem does AI solves?

Helps machines learn and solve problems

What is IBM's Deep Blue?

A computer developed in the 1990s

How do self-driving cars use data?

To adjust speed or avoid obstacles

How does Sophia the Robot show progress?

She can recognize facial expressions and hold conversations

What pattern does generative AI learn?

Learning patterns from large datasets

What are specific tasks for ChatGPT?

Answers questions based on language patterns

The power of general AI is to learn and apply knowledge across?

Different tasks

The actions and outcomes of AI robotics systems is based on?

Accountability

The ethical use of AI robotics includes?

Considering social, environmental, and economic effects

What prevents descrimination and encourages trust?

Transparency of AI systems

How should AI in healthcare be used?

Respect patient privacy

What impact does technology have on education?

Transforms teaching and learning through tools like videos, apps, and online platforms.

What are the components of robots?

Sensors, Actuators, and Controllers

What do ethical considerations include in robotics and AI?

Actions and outcomes, transparency, and biases.

How does technology transform teaching and learning?

Through tools like videos, apps, and online platforms

What is synchronous learning?

Real-time interaction between instructors and students through video conferencing.

What is asynchronous learning?

Self-paced learning where students access materials at their own pace.

What is blended learning?

A combination of online instruction and traditional face-to-face instruction.

State the main usage of Learning Management Systems (LMS)

To manage, deliver, and track learning processes

What is the purpose of Khan Academy?

Offers videos, exercises, and resources for a wide range of subjects.

What is the purpose of study tools?

Designed to help with review, memorization, or practice.

What elements engage students in learning using Kahoot?

Music, timers, and leaderboards.