Chp.3: Technology and The Information Competency

Question 1

How can you use technology in classes?

Answer 1

1. course website
2. Textbook companion websites
3. podcasts
4. Blog
5. classroom presentation programs

Question 2

course websites

Answer 2

contain basic information about the course such as syllabus, exercises, inline quizzes, grades and announcements.

Question 3

Textbook companion websites

Answer 3

a website tied to a book that includes summaries, flashcards and practice tests.

Question 4

Podcasts

Answer 4

video or audio recordings of the class material.

Question 5

Blogs

Answer 5

Its like a web-based public diary.
writer offers ideas and thoughts.

Question 6

What are examples of Classroom presentation programs?

Answer 6

PowerPoint
Apple’s Keynote

Question 7

What are the 2 types of email systems?

Answer 7

Client-based e-mail systems
Web-based e-mail systems

Question 8

What is client- based e-mail systems?

Give examples

Answer 8

Require e-mail client program to be installed on your computer

e.g. Microsoft Outlook, Apple’s mail

Question 9

What is web- based e-mail systems?

Give examples

Answer 9

Don’t require an e-mail program to be installed on your computer.

e.g. Gmail, Hotmail, Microsoft Hotmail, Yahoo.

Question 10

What are the 3 basic elements email address?

Answer 10

Mailbox name (user name)
@ (the at sign)
Domain name

Question 11

What is Mailbox name?

Answer 11

the name assigned to an account on an email
system

Question 12

What is Domain name?

Answer 12

the name of the organization that hosts the emails to which the users subscribe. Often an institution (e.g. aou.edu) or an Internet Service
Provider (e.g. gmail.com).

Question 13

What are the 3 basic part of an email?

Answer 13

Header:
- Address
- Subject
Attachment
Messages
Signature:
- sender’s name
- title
- contact number

Question 14

What is spam?

Answer 14

junk, unwanted email

Question 15

What are tips for dealing with e-mail spam?

Answer 15

Use 2 e-mail addresses (one for personal e-mail and one for newsgroups and chat rooms)
* Never give out your password.
* Change your password frequently.
* Never respond to e-mails that ask for personal information.
* Do not click on any links until you are sure the e-mail is from a legitimate source
* Be cautious with social networking sites.
* Use spam blockers (Spam filters)

Question 16

What does netiquette refers to?

Answer 16

refers to the rules of good online behavior

Question 17

What are some netiquettes for writing emails?

Answer 17

• Be respectful and polite specially when e-mailing instructors or work supervisors
  Never send an e-mail or text when you’re angry.
• Use an informative subject heading
• Keep messages short and focused.
• Make sure the recipient knows who you are (signature)
• Don’t use ALL CAPITAL LETTERS
• Check spelling & grammar before sending an e-mail.

Question 18

What are some classroom NETIQUETTE?

Answer 18

• Turn off your cell phone in formal settings.
• Don’t text or make calls while someone is speaking.
• Stay on task when taking notes during class.
• Never use headphones connected to your computer.
• It’s still cheating to text or receive answers to problems during exams.

Question 19

What is a Distance learning?

Answer 19

is a form of education in which students participate via the web or other kinds of technology. (virtual)
e.g. teleconferencing.

Question 20

What are the advantages of Distance learning?

Answer 20

• distance learning could be anywhere.
• more flexible
• Contact with the instructor could be greater.
• Shy students may find writing their responses easier.

Question 21

What are the disadvantages of Distance learning?

Answer 21

• your prisoner of technology
• you won’t get immediate feedback
• you need to have discipline, personal responsibility, and time management skills.
• You won’t have face-to-face contact with your instructor or classmates.

Question 22

What steps you need to follow when taking distance learning?

Answer 22

P.O.W.E.R plan
1. prepare
2. organize
3. work
4. evaluate
5. rethink

Question 23

Prepare

Answer 23

• Check your college.
• Do an internet search.
• Make sure your college will give you credit for the course.
• Consider whether the course requirements will fit in your schedule.
• Get feedback from others who have taken the course.

Question 24

Organize

Answer 24

1. You don’t have to be a computer expert.
2. Have an e-mail account.
3. have a computer with Internet connection.
4. have the basic computer skills.
5. familiarize yourself with the (LMS)
6. LMS is a software that delivers distance learning course to your computer.
7. It provides the course content including: material to read, course syllabus, calendar, exercises and grades.

Question 25

Work, skills needed online courses.

Answer 25

• Manage your time carefully.
• Find an online partner to help you share study strategies, form a study group and share notes.
• Have a technology backup plan.
• Use a cloud storage e.g. Drobox or Google Drive.
• if your computer crashes you’ll be able to access your files from any computer.

Question 26

Evaluate

Answer 26

1. Get feedback from instructors, to improve your understanding and
   performance in the course.
2. Student respond to your comments on online discussion forums.
3. Consider what you can learn from their comments.
4. Ensure that your feedback to your classmates is polite.

Question 27

Rethink, think about the following

Answer 27

1. Is distance learning for you?
2. Have you learned the (objectives) of the course?
3. Have you learned as much as you think you would have in a (traditional course?)

Question 28

What is Blended learning?

Answer 28

is another form of education in which studying is combination of both face-to-face and online methods.

Question 29

What are the advantages of Blended Learning?

Answer 29

• spending less time in face-to-face classroom settings and more time working independently online.
• student may collaborate with fellow students outside of class on the web.
• it overcomes most of distance learning system disadvantages.