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WorksheetsCh. 5 Instructional Software for Student Learning Quiz
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 50mins
What teaching functions does software serve?
Keeps students entertained so the teacher can work on other responsibilities.
Drill and practice, tutorial, simulation.
Gamification, problem-solving, & personal learning.
Helps fill class time when there is a sub.
All of the above
Which aspects are important to consider when determining if a software is appropriate for your class/ lesson?
Content, integration, design & aesthetics
Effectiveness, learner involvement, & special needs features
Instruction and learner engagement
All of the above.
In preparation for their upcoming lab, the teachers assigns her students to complete an assignment online using a new, free software she found. Based on the image shown, which 2 function(s) of teaching is this new software best helping to provide?
Simulation
Tutorial
Gamification
Drill & practice
Which of the following is false regarding drill & practice?
Drill and practice are great for test prep.
Drill and practice is best in a group setting.
Drill assignments should be capped at 15-20 minutes
Drill and practice can be a supplement to, or replace worksheets & homework.
What are the two categories tutorial software can fall into?
Linear and bilateral
Straight and Branching
Good and bad
Linear and branching
Which description accurately describes the difference between linear and branching tutorials?
Linear tutorials offer instruction and feedback that is independent to student performance. In contrast, branching tutorials offer multiple pathways of information, practice and feedback that is dependent on student performance.
Branching tutorials offer instruction and feedback that is independent to student performance. In contrast, linear tutorials offer multiple pathways of information, practice and feedback that is dependent on student performance.
Linear tutorials deal with the recall of material, while branching tutorials elaborate on more complex ideas.
There is no difference. They are two names for the same thing.
A teacher is looking for a software to help her students visualize and understand the path from DNA to protein expression (Transcriptions and Translation). Which type of software would be most helpful in teaching her students about this?
Physical simulation
Procedural simulation
Iterative simulation
Situational simulation
Which is a false statement concerning gamification?
Gamification is for rewarding productive students with video games as motivation for the other students.
It is important to consider curricular value when selecting and appropriate instructional game.
Social, societal and cultural perceptions in games should be carefully assessed when choosing an instructional game.
The transfer of knowledge from a game to a non-game situation can sometimes be lacking, and is important to consider.
Is there strong evidence that problem solving skills transfers to content-area skills?
Yes
No
What are the two aspects of a personalized learning system?
A PLS assesses the student learning needs on an individual level by collecting data from many students and using complex algorithms.
A PLS provides customized instructional experience matched to each students needs.
A PLS lets the student choose the content/method of instruction & practice for each lesson.
A PLS is put together by a private, one on one tutor or educator to accommodate the students individual needs.
