Online Teaching Basics

What is a key aspect of setting up a virtual classroom?

• Selecting the first available platform

• Ignoring technical requirements

• Using outdated software

• Choosing a reliable online platform

Which assessment method is commonly used in online teaching?

• Multiple-choice quizzes

• Fill-in-the-blank exercises

• True/false questions

• Essay exams

What does simulation refer to in online teaching?

• The use of physical textbooks in teaching

• The process of grading assignments in online courses

• The act of recording lectures for students to watch later

• The use of virtual scenarios or activities to replicate real-life situations for educational purposes.

How can inclusivity be promoted in online teaching?

• Ignore requests for accommodations or modifications

• Provide multiple means of representation, engagement, expression, and action for students.

• Use only one mode of communication for all students

• Assign the same tasks to all students regardless of their learning styles

Why is accessibility important in online teaching?

• Accessibility is not important in online teaching

• Accessibility is important in online teaching to provide equal opportunities for all students and comply with legal requirements.

• Equal opportunities for all students are not necessary in online teaching

• Online teaching does not need to comply with legal requirements

What is the purpose of a virtual classroom setup?

• To limit access to educational resources

• To facilitate remote learning

• To increase paper waste

• To promote in-person interactions

How can teachers ensure fair assessment in online teaching?

• Allow students to collaborate on assessments

• Never provide grading criteria

• Use a variety of assessment methods, provide clear grading criteria, utilize plagiarism detection tools, monitor student activity during assessments, and foster open communication with students.

• Only use multiple-choice exams

Explain the concept of simulation in online teaching.

• Simulation in online teaching involves reading textbooks without any interactive elements.

• Simulation in online teaching refers to the process of memorizing facts through repetition.

• Simulation in online teaching involves creating virtual scenarios or interactive activities to replicate real-life situations for educational purposes.

• Simulation in online teaching is about using physical models in the classroom.

What strategies can be implemented to ensure inclusivity in online teaching?

• Using only one method of teaching

• Excluding diverse perspectives in course content

• Not providing accommodations for different learning styles

• Implementing multiple means of representation, engagement, and expression.

How can teachers make online content more accessible to all students?

• Use complex language and jargon

• Provide alternative text for images, use clear language, organize content logically, provide captions for videos, use accessible document formats, ensure compatibility with screen readers.

• Provide no text alternatives for images

• Disregard compatibility with screen readers