Teaching and Learning Subsystem

Question 1

most important aspect of the teaching and learning subsystem is __________

Answer 1

communication

Question 2

7 things a person teaching at a distance must master

Answer 2

1. variety of communication media
2. pace and use time appropriately
3. write clear, concise, encouraging and personable messages,
4. project one’s self on video and speak clearly for audio recordings
5. “connect” to people online
6. promote interaction
7. value diversity and acknowledge/respect differences in opinion

Question 3

2 goals of the teacher in DE

Answer 3

1. ensuring social presence, facilitating interaction and collaboration, presenting an array of meaningful learning activities using various media.
2. Garrison and Shale as cited by Keegan, 1995 - help the student integrate new knowledge with existing knowledge and thus develop new perspectives.

Question 4

The interaction of 3 bodies of knowledge, both theoretically and in practice, produces the types of flexible knowledge needed to successfully integrate technology use into teaching.

Answer 4

TPACK, or technology, pedagogy, and content knowledge

Question 5

Most traditional pedagogical technologies are characterized by

Simon, 1969

Answer 5

1. specificity (a pencil is for writing, while a microscope is for viewing small objects);
2. stability (pencils, pendulums, and chalkboards have not changed a great deal over time); and
3. transparency of function (the inner workings of the pencil or the pendulum are simple and directly related to their function)

Question 6

Over time, traditional pedagogical technologies achieve ________ ;
- they become commonplace and, in most cases, are not even considered to be technologies.

(Bruce & Hogan, 1998)

Answer 6

a transparency of perception

Question 7

3 characteristics of Digital technologies

Answer 7

1. protean (usable in many different ways) (Papert, 1980),
2. unstable (rapidly changing), and
3. opaque (the inner workings are hidden from users) (Turkle, 1995 ).

Question 8

teachers’ knowledge about the subject matter to be learned or taught.

Answer 8

Content Knowledge

Question 9

teachers’ deep knowledge about the processes and practices or methods of teaching and learning

Answer 9

Pedagogical Knowledge

Question 10

notion of the transformation of the subject matter for teaching

Answer 10

Pedagogical Content Knowledge

Question 11

close to that of Fluency of Information Technology (FITness)
beyond traditional notions of computer literacy
understand information technology broadly enough
- to apply it productively at work and in their everyday lives,
- to recognize when information technology can assist or impede the achievement of a goal, and
- to continually adapt to changes in information technology.

Answer 11

Technology Knowledge

Question 12

an understanding of the manner in which technology and content influence and constrain one another

Answer 12

Technological Content Knowledge

Question 13

an understanding of how teaching and learning can change when particular technologies are used in particular ways

Answer 13

Technological Pedagogical Knowledge

Question 14

an understanding that emerges from interactions among content, pedagogy, and technology knowledge

the basis of effective teaching with technology

Answer 14

Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge

Question 15

conveys the meaning of relating to the “the process or power of reasoning”, rather than the more social connotation of conversation

(Pickett, et al., 2007)

Answer 15

discourse

Question 16

3 things facilitated by discourse

Answer 16

1. the creation of the community of inquiry
2. the development of a learner’s thought processes, through the necessity of articulating their ideas to others
3. uncovering of learner misconceptions in their own thinking, or disagreements with the teacher or other students

Question 17

an integral part of the online teacher’s function of facilitating discourse

Answer 17

timely and detailed feedback

Question 18

important for both understanding and motivation to complete courses (Rekkedal, 1983)

Answer 18

rapid feedback

Question 19

_ require students at the end of the course to illustrate both their contributions and evidence of learning by composing a “reflection piece,” in which they quote from their own posting to the course.

Answer 19

self-reflective assessments

Question 20

3 models which illustrate the helping role for teachers, from their position of greater content knowledge, in providing instructional support to students

Answer 20

1. Collins, Brown, and Newman (1989) cognitive apprenticeship model
2. Rogoff’s (1990) model of “apprenticeship in thinking,”
3. Vygotsky’s (1978) scaffolding analogies

Question 21

2 descriptions of the role and functions of an “e-moderator

(Salmon, 2000)

Answer 21

1. the teacher’s role in online conferencing is to facilitate learning.
2. the e-moderator does not require extensive subject matter expertise

Question 22

three sets of qualities that define an excellent e-teacher.

Answer 22

1. First and primarily, an excellent e-teacher is an excellent teacher.
2. second set of technical skills.
3. the effective online learning teacher must have the type of resilience, innovativeness, and perseverance typical of all pioneers in unfamiliar terrain

Question 23

8 elements of instruction for student centered learning

(Cercone, 2008)

Answer 23

1. Active learning experiences
2. Scaffold instruction to develop self-reliance
3. Recognition of prior learning experiences
4. Actively engaged instructor
5. Guide learning from prior knowledge to new ideas
6. Link learning to application and problem solving
7. Provide a collaborative, respectful, informal setting
8. Provide self-reflection opportunities

Question 24

________ provide a positive experience in developing a Community of Learners

Answer 24

Icebreakers

Question 25

provides a greater opportunity for students to become a COL

Answer 25

Cohort model

Question 26

Available for new employees or as a refresher for older employees
Provides information for new and novel situations and for those exploring options on solutions

Answer 26

Just-in-Time Teaching

Question 27

“Flipped” instruction which does not occur directly in the classroom but distributed in a learning environment

Answer 27

Distributed learning

Question 28

Single most important document the instructor can prepare

Answer 28

Syllabus

Question 29

Kiss of death in a distance course

Answer 29

lack of student participation

Question 30

The key to active learning is to keep learners ____, not just busy

Answer 30

involved

Question 31

involves collaboration among members of COL

Conrad & Donaldson 2012

Answer 31

Engaged learning

Question 32

Giving ensures attention of students since not all information are in the handouts

Answer 32

condensed versions of the instructional notes

Question 33

Assessments which depend on a _ provides an impetus for participation

Answer 33

certain level of participation

Question 34

The most important legal issue in teaching

Answer 34

copyright