Chapter 8 TEACH! Koch

What is the concept of a 'Makerspace' as described in the text?

• A traditional classroom where students learn from textbooks.

• A place where students can gather to create, invent, tinker, explore, and discover using a variety of tools and materials.

• An online platform where students can watch educational videos.

• A library where students can read about various subjects.

In the context of the 'Flat World' concept, how is corporate work conducted?

• In a vertical structure with each person having specific tasks.

• In a horizontal structure where work is outsourced to find the lowest cost and quality.

• In a rigid hierarchy where supervisors make all decisions.

• Through a centralized system where one leader makes all the decisions.

What is the primary reason for outsourcing many functions formerly performed by U.S. workers?

• To increase the quality of the products only.

• Because other countries have a faster production rate.

• To find workers who can do the jobs better, more cheaply, and faster.

• To support the economies of other countries.

What is a 'Knowledge economy'?

• An economy where physical goods are the main economic asset.

• An economy where knowledge is both an economic asset and a key product.

• An economy based solely on agricultural production.

• An economy that prioritizes manual labor over intellectual work.

What does 'Globalization' refer to in the text?

• The process of a single country becoming more powerful.

• The reduction of global trade and communication.

• The increase of global connectivity, integration, and interdependence in economic, cultural, social, and technological spheres.

• The spread of a single culture around the world.

What is 'Global competence'?

• Focusing solely on academic knowledge and ignoring social skills.

• The ability to understand and operate in a global economy without social skills.

• The attitudes, knowledge, and skills to live and work successfully in our interconnected world, which includes affective skills like empathy and respect.

• Learning multiple languages to communicate with people from different countries.

What does 'Metacognition' mean according to the text?

• The study of cognitive psychology.

• The understanding of your own thinking and learning processes.

• The memorization of facts and figures.

• The ability to teach others effectively.

What does place-based learning engage students in?

• Online platforms only

• Their community, including physical environment, local culture, history, or people

• Virtual reality experiences

• Textbook-based learning

What is the main difference between synchronous and asynchronous online classes?

• Synchronous classes are for gaming, asynchronous are not

• Synchronous classes require a physical building, asynchronous do not

• Synchronous classes take place in real time, asynchronous classes do not

• Asynchronous classes use 3D printing, synchronous classes do not

What is a virtual school?

• A school that uses 3D printing in all classes

• A school with a physical building and some online classes

• A school with no physical building and all classes are online

• A school where learning only happens face-to-face