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Intro to Online Learning

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A Website for Beginning Online Learners

Ready to Learn Posttest

Now that you have navigated through most of the website, it is time for you to assess your knowledge of taking an online course. Complete the 10 questions below and then click on the "Check My Answers" button to see how well you did.  .

1. Which of the following is not true of online learning?
Students can login and take part at any time
Participation is by way of written communication
Requires less time and commitment

Students incorporate their own experiences in the learning

2. You should log on to an online course...
once a week.
at least 3-4 times a week.
at least every hour.
once a month.

3. The skills needed in an online class are somewhat different than those used in a traditional class.
True
False

4. Which of the following is not usually one of the things you need for an online class?
An email address
Word processing software
A web camera
Hard drive or disk space available
Access to the Internet


5. Online classes tend to be different from traditional classes in that the student are more instructor-directed and express themselves less in the learning?
True
False

6. Most of the interaction in an online class is written dialogue.
True
False

7.  There is very little participation and communication required with an online class.
True
False

8.    Which of the following is important to have when having technical problems?
Email/Phone of instructor & help desk
Your school's web address
Phone number of registrar
A search engine

9. Which of the following is not one of the usual communication tools used in online learning?
Discussion Boards
Telephone
Email
Chat Rooms

10. Which of the following is not important when taking part in a discussion board or chat room?
Identify comments
or individuals you are responding to.
Be brief.
Avoid sarcasm or satirical comments
Capitalize all letters.

Always be courteous and friendly

 

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