Practice Exercises
1. Define the term instructional delivery strategy
2. Define the term instructional media
3. Define the term instructional delivery method
4. Define the term distributed mission training
5. Define the terms live, virtual and constructive simulation
6. Write out the four major steps in most media selection models
7. Define the term cognitive tools
8. Column A contains the list of 10 instructional delivery strategies. Column B contains the 17
types of instructional delivery methods. Match each strategy with its appropriate method by
writing the number corresponding to the method that supports the strategy on the line to the
right of each strategy. Delivery methods may be used more than once.
Column A – Strategies
A. Panel / focus group / forum
B. Large / small group instruction
C. Collaborative learning
D. Self-directed/Discovery learning
E. Mentoring
F. Peer instruction
H. Demonstration
I. Lecture/tutorial
J. Simulation
K. Practice
Column B – Instructional Delivery Methods
1. Actual system hardware
2. Full fidelity simulator
3. Virtual reality
4. Distributed mission training
5. Display / debriefing systems
6. Part-task training device
7. Embedded training
8. System emulation
9. Intelligent tutoring system/cognitive tools
10. Performance support system
11. Simulator (desktop/PC)
12. Handheld computer/PDA
13. Computer based training (online)
14. Computer based training (stand alone)
15. Structured on-the-job training
16. Video teleconference
17. Classroom teacher
9. Column A contains the types of instructional delivery methods. Column B contains the list
of 7 typical instructional media. Match the media to the method by writing the number of
the media that corresponds to the method in the space to the right of the method.
Column A – Instructional Delivery Methods
1. Actual system hardware
2. Full fidelity simulator
3. Virtual reality
4. Distributed mission training
5. Display/debriefing systems
6. Part-task training device
Column B – Typical Media
A. 3D animation
B. 2D / 3D graphics / animation
C. Multimedia
D. Text
E. Audio / text
F. Audio / video/text
7. Embedded training
8. System emulation
9. Intelligent tutoring system / cognitive tools
10. Performance support system
11. Simulator (desktop/PC)
12. Handheld computer/PDA
13. Computer based training (online)
14. Computer based training (stand alone)
15. Structured on-the-job training
16. Video teleconference
17. Classroom teacher
G. Audio / multimedia
H. No media is applicable
10. Column A represents various delivery methods and strategies. Column B lists the events of
instruction. For each method/strategy select the event of instruction it supports by entering
the number corresponding to the event(s) of instruction on the line to the right of the
method/strategy.
Column A – Methods / Strategies
A. Actual system hardware/collaborative learning
B. Display/debriefing system/ large and small group
instruction
C. Full fidelity simulator/ practice
D. Part task training device/demonstration
E. Intelligent tutoring system/discovery learning
F. Embedded training/lecture tutorial
G. Stand alone CBT/simulation
H. Classroom/mentoring
I. Video teleconference/peer instruction
Column B – Events of Instruction
1. Gain attention
2. Inform learner of objective
3. Simulate recall
4. Present stimulus materials
5. Provide learning guidance
6. Elicit performance
7. Provide feedback
8. Assess performance
9. Enhance retention and transfer
11. Column A represents various delivery methods and strategies. Column B lists the learned
capabilities. For each method/strategy select the event of instruction it supports by entering
the number corresponding to the learned capability on the line to the right of the
method/strategy.
Column A – Methods / Strategies
A. Full fidelity simulator/collaborative learning
B. CBT (online)/large and small group instruction
C. Performance Support System/practice
D. Part task training device/demonstration
E. Intelligent tutoring system/simulation
F. Simulator (desktop PC)/simulation
G. Stand alone CBT/practice
H. Classroom/mentoring
I. Video teleconference/peer instruction
Column B – Learned Capabilities
1. Intellectual Skills
2. Verbal Information
3. Cognitive strategies
4. Attitudes
5. Motor Skills
12. Column A contains the five learned capabilities. Column B contains exclusion rules. Match
the rule with its domain by writing the letter corresponding to the rule on the line to the right
of the domain. Each response may be used once or more than once. Some domains may
require more than one response.
Column A – Learned Capabilities Column B – Exclusion Rules
1. Attitudes
A. Exclude methods that cannot allow direct practice under
2. Cognitive Strategies
3. Intellectual Skills
4. Motor Skills
5. Verbal Information
realistic conditions and provide for learner response and
feedback.
B. Exclude delivery strategies that have no interactive
features.
C. Exclude actual equipment or simulator with no verbal
accompaniments.
D. Exclude printed materials for non-readers.
E. Exclude complex prose for nonreaders
13. Column A contains the five learned capabilities. Column B contains selection rules.
Match the rule with its capability by writing the letter corresponding to the rule on the
line to the right of the capability. Each response may be used once or more than once.
Column A – Learned Capabilities
1. Attitudes
2. Cognitive Strategies
3. Intellectual Skills
4. Motor Skills
5. Verbal Information
Column B – Selection Rules
A. Select audio and visual features for non-readers.
B. Select methods that can model human behavior.
C. Select methods able to present verbal information
with no messages and elaborations.
D. Select methods that allow direct practice of the
skill with informative feedback.
E. Select methods that provide feedback to learner
responses.
F. Select methods that present audio and pictorial
features for nonreaders
14. For each of the following learning situations designate the appropriate instructional delivery
method. You may wish to list several alternatives that meet the selection rules. (HINT:
First, specify the learned capability. Then apply the selection and exclusion rules.)
a. Kindergarten children work independently on letter recognition at a learning
center.
b. A factory foreman trains a functionally illiterate employee in the operation of
a drill press.
c. A lecturer is teaching accounting principles to MBA students.
d. ID students learn about types of learning.
e. Medical students learn to use surgical instruments.
f. Teach a group of sixth-graders the major events of the Civil War.
g. Teach problem-solving strategies to engineering students.
h. Students in preschool appreciate the importance of cleanliness.
i. A poor reader needs to learn the elements of the Constitution.
j. Electronics students learn to recognize switch