EDTEC 544 - Chapter 1

Question 1

Promises of e-learning

Answer 1

1. Customized training 2. Engagement in learning 3. Multimedia 4. Acceleration of expertise through scenarios

Question 2

Pitfalls of e-learning

Answer 2

1. Too much of a good thing 2. Not enough of a good thing 3. Losing site of the goal 4. Discovery learning

Question 3

Perform goals

Answer 3

Procedural - produce near transfer Strategic - produce far transfer

Question 4

Near transfer

Answer 4

Relates to skills immediately in learner memory (What they can do today)

Question 5

Far transfer

Answer 5

Relates to skills that have wider and out-in-time application (supervision, sales, etc.)

Question 6

e-Learning architectures

Answer 6

1. Receptive 2. Directive 3. Guided discovery

Question 7

Directive architecture

Answer 7

Focuses on “Response strengthening” - perform procedure training goals i.e., software skills.

Question 8

Receptive architecture

Answer 8

Focuses on “Information Acquisition”

Question 9

Guided discovery architecture

Answer 9

Focuses on “Knowledge Construction” - perform strategic training goals such as problem solving

Question 10

What is effective e-Course ware?

Answer 10

It varies depending on:

1. The goal of the training
2. The prior knowledge of your learners
3. The environment in which to develop and deploy the training