Final Exam
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Multiple Choice Questions
1- Current research on learning suggests that the real power of technology in classroom is
A) Its potential for presenting materials anywhere, anytime, for anyone.
B) Its potential to facilitate basin change in teaching methods.
2- Which of the following statements are correct?
A)
B)
C)
D)
Mozilla is the name of a Web browser
Firefox is the name of Mozilla’s Web browser
Mozilla is the name of an email program
Thunderbird is Mozilla’s email program
3- Which of the followings are given in the textbook as examples of popular course
management software?
A)
B)
C)
D)
E)
F)
E-learning
Web-based learning
Web-enhanced learning
Blackboard
WebCT
All of the above
4- Who did suggest a model (theory) for multimedia learning
A)
B)
C)
D)
Mayer
Smith
Brunner
Mills
5- What does “transfer of learning” mean”?
A)
B)
C)
D)
Transfer of knowledge from teacher to student?
Transfer of knowledge among students through collaboration
Transfer of knowledge from working memory to long-term memory
Using information to solve new problems
6- Which of the following strategies provides sufficient structure to keep students
productive and motivated?
A)
B)
C)
D)
Generative learning
Authentic assessment
Coaching and mentoring
Scaffolding
7- Which of the following strategies is similar to the guided discovery method of
instruction?
A)
B)
C)
D)
Generative learning
Authentic assessment
Coaching and mentoring
Scaffolding
8- What is the first step in InfoSavvy model of problem solving?
ABCD-
Assessing
Asking
Accessing
Analyzing
9- What is the first stage in the Big6 problem solving model?
ABCDEF-
Task definition
Information seeking
Locationa and access
Use of information
Synthesis
Evaluation
10- ----------- are used to improve collaborative learning by letting users edit their original
posts
A.
B.
C.
D.
WIKIs
MUVEs
MUDs
MOOs
11- ------------- are text-based chats based on a virtual world or defined environment.
A)
B)
C)
D)
WIKIs
MUVEs
MUDs
MOOs
12- ------------ are multidimentional text-based or graphic environments that allow people
to meet and communicate in a virtual space.
A)
B)
C)
D)
WIKIs
MUVEs
MUDs
MOOs
13- ------------- are chat programs without any game aspects
A)
B)
C)
D)
WIKIs
MUVEs
MUDs
MOOs
True False Questions
14- According to the textbook today’s teacher must be a technologist, instructional
designer, facilitator, evaluator, and colearner
True
False
15- In a student-centered learning environment it is no longer necessary for the teacher to
learn all there is to learn about a particular subject or topic being discussed, studied, or
researched.
True
False
16- U.S. Department of defense is the main governing body exercising management of
the Internet
True False
17- America Online (AOL) is an example of commercial Bulletin Board Service (BBS).
True False
18- According to the textbook, two leading webpage editors are Microsoft Frontpage and
Microsoft Word.
True
False
19- RSS aggregators, RSS readers, feed readers, feed aggregators, news readers and
search aggregators are the all the same thing.
True
False
20- The premise of discovery learning is that students are more likely to remember
concepts they discover on their own
True
False
21- Discover learning is widely used in classrooms today.
True
False
22- According to Roblyer discovery learning is successful if it is companied by structured
learning experience.
True
False
23- The Big6 six stages have to be completed in the recommended order
True
False
24- Seven types of case studies are listed in the textbook. These case methods are widely
used in medical, law, and business schools.
True
False
Questions from my presentations & class discussions
1- What are the 6 common misconceptions about online courses?
2- What are the recommendations about online discussion and small groups discussed in
class?
Short Answer Questions (Please select 20 out of 30 questions and type your answer
right after each question)
1. What is “Information Processing” theory, and how does it explain learning?
2. What are the instructional methodologies on which web-enhanced learning is
based?
3. What is generative learning and how does it support web-enhanced learning
activities?
4. How Web-enhanced leaning can use the principles of anchored instruction?
5. Which teaching methodology uses questioning strategies to engage students in
learning?
6. What is the main difference between problem-based learning and project basedlearning?
7. What kinds of assessment techniques are suggested as examples of authentic webenhanced learning assessment?
8. Why is it important to establish clear rules and expectations for internet
communication sessions?
9. List 10 best uses of the Internet introduced in the textbook and then try to group
them (10 items) in 3 main categories. Some may fit into more than one category.
10. Define Webcasting with an example (web site that provides this service) and
explain push and pull technologies as discussed in the text.
11. Name two most popular videoconferencing software programs
12. What are penpals and keypals. Do you know any examples (organizations or web
sites that provide these services)?
13. Infomine is a virtual library. What kind of resources are available in this online
library?
14. What is the difference between virtual library and digital library?
15. What is invisible web?(what kind of web pages are invisible? and what is the
name of a search tool for mining the invisible web
16. What is Interactive Spreadsheet?
17. What is Filamentality?
18. Why weblogs are more powerful than regular webpages? List the benefits of
weblogs.
19. What are the 3 problem solving methods introduced in the book?
20. Electronic Portfolio is introduced in the book as an authentic and alternative
assessment strategies. AS A TEACHER please compare the advantages and
disadvantages of electronic portfolio with traditional assessments (quizzes, and
exams) .
21. What are the advantages and disadvantages of using rubrics rather than other
grading criteria in assessing students?
22. What are the common features of all rubrics?
23. What are 4 stages (parts) of problem solving in the K-W-H-L model?
24. What is the main application of “Noodle Tools”?
25. What are simulations and how are they used in teaching and learning?
26. What are the advantages and disadvantages of inquiry learning?
27. What is the difference between inquiry and discovery learning?
28. List the ways in which simulations can be used in the classroom?
29. It is suggested that simulations should always be accompanied by some supports.
What are those suggested supports listen in the book?
30. What are Doran’s suggestions for forming and using small groups in class
effectively?