Check your Understanding B-LEARNING 2

Which one of the following teaching approaches would you use if you wanted your learners to use their prior experiences and social interactions with others to construct new knowledge?

• Social constructionism

• Behaviourism

• Social constructivism

• Cognitivism

Answer explanation

Yes, social constructivism is an appropriate pedagogic approach for this example.

Which of the following is the most appropriate definition of blended learning?

• Face-to-face teaching replaced with online learning

• Online learning using a range of technologies

• Face-to-face learning between individuals

• Face-to-face education combined with appropriate use of digital technology

• Face-to-face teaching by a group of teachers

Answer explanation

Yes, that is the most appropriate definition of blended learning from the selection provided.

Use of mobile learning offers a number of advantages to learners. Which of the following statements best defines mobile learning?

• Use of mobile devices in informal settings

• Learning using mobile devices

• Learning on the move

• Learning using PCs in classrooms

• Use of audio and video resources

Answer explanation

Yes, mobile learning is ‘learning using mobile devices’.

Borders College uses an eportfolio tool called Mahara with their learners. Select which of the following statements best describes an eportfolio tool.

• Virtual Private Network

• Virtual Learning Environment

• Online Course

• Digital collection of artefacts

• Online search engine

Answer explanation

Yes, eportfolio tools allow uses to store digital artefacts (e.g. audio, video, links, text) and to share these with peers, teachers or other individuals (e.g. prospective employers).

Which of the following statements best describes the concept of problem-based learning?

• Learners talking to educators about their problems

• Educators setting problems in class for individuals to work on

• Groups of learners working on real world problems collaboratively

• Learners searching the internet

• Educators using a VLE to answer learners questions

Answer explanation

Yes, this a good description of problem-based learning, which is a powerful approach.