University-Chapter 9 Technology and Distance Learning

Multiple Choice

What are the key components of technology, distance learning, and information literacy as discussed in Chapter 9?

• Time management

• Effective communication

• Critical thinking

• All of the above

Multiple Choice

What are some ways technology has revolutionized academic life?

• Course websites

• Instructor podcasts

• Lecture capture technology

• All of the above

Multiple Choice

What are some common uses of the internet?

• Email, text, and instant messaging

• Video conferencing

• Online shopping

• Social media

Multiple Choice

What are two important practices for using email effectively?

• Check your account regularly

• Use a complicated password

• Send emails only during school hours

• Ignore spam emails

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What are some key points to consider when writing effective email messages?

• Use an informative subject heading

• Include multiple topics in one email

• Avoid using a greeting

• Make messages lengthy and detailed

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What are some important guidelines to follow when communicating online?

• Be informal and casual

• Use ALL CAPITAL LETTERS

• Be polite and professional

• Send emails when angry

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Why is it not appropriate to yell across the room at your friends in a classroom setting?

• Because it can disrupt others and is not respectful.

• Because it is the fastest way to communicate.

• Because everyone else is doing it.

• Because the teacher asked you to.

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What are the key components of writing an effective email?

• Clear subject heading

• Multiple topics per email

• Use of emojis

• Long messages

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How do you make a login secure? (Multiple choice)

• A combination capital letter, number and symbols/special charatcters

• Using a phrase like "iloveManU"

• Enabling 2 factor authentication

• using password as a password

Multiple Choice

What are some tips for dealing with email spam?

• Use one email for personal and another for chat rooms

• Use your full name as a username

• Share your password with trusted friends

• Change your password every year

Multiple Choice

Sort the features of an email into those that indicate there is a higher chance the email is a phishing scam and those that indicate there is a lower chance the email is a phishing scam.

Correct spelling and grammar

• Lower chance email is a phishing scam

• higher chance email is a phishing scam

Multiple Select

Suppose your best friend has become a victim of phishing. what are the things that he/she should do now?

• Tell his/her parent, teacher, or other trusted adult right away.

• Change his/her passwords for online accounts.

• Discard the device and open new accounts

• let his/her friends know right away as they may be the next target.

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What are some important tips for keeping safe online?

• Don’t give out personal information

• Send photos to strangers

• Reply to offensive emails

• Meet someone from the web

Multiple Choice

What are some important considerations when using social media?

• Privacy settings

• Posting personal information

• Controlling friends' posts

• All of the above

Multiple Choice

What are the different types of course instruction in distance learning?

• Synchronous

• Asynchronous

• Blended

• All of the above

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What are the characteristics of distance learning as compared to face-to-face courses?

• Less instructor-led guidance

• More emphasis on listening skills

• Less writing required

• More group work involved

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What should you do to identify distance learning course possibilities?

• Check your college

• Do an internet search

• Get feedback from other students

• Consider course requirements

Multiple Choice

What are the basic requirements for obtaining access to technology for distance learning?

• Basic skills

• Internet access

• Email account

• All of the above

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What are some important skills needed for online courses?

• Time management

• Frequent check-ins

• Finding an online partner

• Making copies of everything

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What are some effective strategies for getting the most out of synchronous distance learning classes?

• Become familiar with the technology

• Complete out-of-class assignments on time

• Speak up during class

• Connect with your instructor

Multiple Select

What are some strategies for getting the most out of synchronous distance learning classes?

• Manage your time

• Check in to the course frequently

• Find a cyberbuddy

• Have a technology backup plan

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What are the key benefits of taking a web-based distance learning course?

• Flexibility

• Self-paced learning

• More instructor contact

• Less convenience

Multiple Choice

What are some advantages of distance learning?

• Convenience

• Less flexibility

• More in-person interaction

• Limited instructor contact

Multiple Select

What are the key skills required for successful distance learning?

• Discipline

• Time management

• Technical skills

• Communication skills

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What are some disadvantages of distance learning?

• Dependence on technology

• Immediate feedback

• Face-to-face contact

• Time management skills

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What are the key components of information competency as mentioned in the slide?

• Ability to determine needed information

• Access to online databases

• Use of interlibrary loans

• Knowledge of musical scores

Multiple Choice

What is the purpose of a web browser?

• To identify a unique location on the web

• To present documents with information

• To look at information on the web

• To index information available on the internet

Multiple Choice

a computer program that searches databases and internet sites for the documents containing keywords specified by a user is called.....

• search engine optimization

• AI

• search engine

• target audience

Multiple Choice

Which among the following is a search engine?

• Firefox

• Google

• Flash

• Internet Explorer

Multiple Choice

a computer program that searches databases and internet sites for the documents containing keywords specified by a user

• search engine optimization

• AI

• search engine

• target audience

Poll

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