Question 1

A number of fully accredited universities no longer provide traditional courses.

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Many fully accredited universities now offer online courses or other non-traditional forms of education.

Question 2

All virtual schools like the kind illustrated in the accompanying figure are publicly funded.

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Question 3

In instructor-led training, teachers typically sign up for a specific course or module, and, after completing all the requirements, they receive credit for the training.

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Question 4

The LMS supports the benefits associated with interactive and participatory learning, and it includes the use of examples, observations, discussions, experiences, situations, rules, interactive games, content-based concepts, and instructional techniques that assist in a comprehensive eLearning system.

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The statement is true.

Question 5

All virtual schools like the kind illustrated in the accompanying figure need not provide a secure Internet experience.

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Question 6

There are various types of online school programs that run from fully online schools to those that are partially online.

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There are fully online schools as well as hybrid programs that combine online and in-person learning, and programs that offer some online courses alongside traditional on-campus classes.

Question 7

Many educators feel that virtual learning has little potential to improve the quality of instruction.

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While there are concerns about the limitations and challenges of virtual learning, many educators believe it has potential to improve instruction by allowing for greater flexibility, personalized learning, and access to a wider range of resources and experts.

Question 8

In a hybrid enrollment program, students can enroll in one or more online undergraduate courses at the participating college or university while they are still in high school.

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Question 9

One benefit of using the Web in the classroom is having students interact with subject area experts.

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The Web provides access to a wide range of subject area experts who can enhance the learning experience for students in the classroom. This can be done through video conferencing or by having experts contribute to online discussions or forums, among other methods.

Question 10

The traditional model of professional development training is remaining fundamentally the same.

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The traditional model of professional development training is evolving to include more online and personalized learning options, as well as a greater emphasis on ongoing and job-embedded learning.

Question 11

____ assessment uses non-traditional methods to determine whether students have mastered the appropriate content and skill level.

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Alternative assessments use non-traditional methods such as performance tasks, projects, and portfolios to evaluate student knowledge and skills. Peer assessment involves students evaluating each other's work, but it is not necessarily non-traditional. Unconventional and rubric-based assessments may or may not use non-traditional methods, so they are not the best choices.

Question 12

Examples of podcasts include all of the following EXCEPT ____.

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Podcasts can include radio shows, news stories, and music, but translations of blog feeds are not typically considered podcasts. Podcasts are audio or video files that can be streamed or downloaded, while blog feed translations are usually text-based.

Question 13

____ is a powerful, yet easy to use solution for you and your students to record, edit, and share high-quality instructional videos, student-created video-based projects, and more on the Web, via CDs, via DVDs, and via mobile devices.

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Camtasia Studio is a powerful and user-friendly solution for creating, editing, and sharing high-quality instructional videos, presentations, and other multimedia content. It offers a range of features and tools that make it easy for educators and students to create professional-looking videos and multimedia projects, including screen recording, video editing, audio recording and editing, annotations, animations, and more. Plus, Camtasia Studio allows you to publish your content to a variety of formats, including DVDs, CDs, the Web, and mobile devices, making it easy to share your work with your students and colleagues.

Question 14

To create a podcast, you need a computer with a microphone to capture the audio input, software that allows you to export the audio file in the ____ file format, software that lets you create an appropriate feed, and a site to upload your podcast to.

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To create a podcast, you need to export the audio file in a compressed format that is easily downloadable and compatible with most devices, so the best choice is MP3. RSS is also important for creating an appropriate feed, but it is not a file format. AIFF and WMF are not suitable for podcasting as they are not compressed and may result in large file sizes.

Question 15

A ____ is a digital recording of a computer screen output, often containing audio.

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A screencast is a digital recording of a computer screen output, often containing audio. Quickcast and vodcast are not commonly used terms related to screen recordings. A podcast is a digital audio file typically used for episodic series and is not necessarily related to screen recordings.

Question 16

Forecasters project that, by 2014, over 66 million K-12 students, including elementary students, will take at least one online class.

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The statement is outdated and incorrect as the year 2014 has already passed, and the projection cannot be verified for accuracy without a current context or updated statistics.

Question 17

As teachers create and implement online courses, they need to adjust their teaching approach to accommodate the differences between teaching in a virtual environment and teaching F2F in the classroom.

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Online courses require different teaching strategies and approaches compared to teaching in a traditional face-to-face classroom setting. Teachers need to adjust their teaching methods and use technology effectively to engage students and provide effective online learning experiences.

Question 18

The kinds of learning illustrated in the accompanying figure combine F2F instruction with eLearning instruction.

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Question 19

A virtual school, as illustrated in the accompanying figure, differs from the traditional school by offering all student services, instruction, activities, communications, and courses online using Internet technology.

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Question 20

Most Web conferencing events do not require additional software to be downloaded and installed on your computer before you can participate in the event.

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Most Web conferencing platforms require the download and installation of specific software or apps to ensure full functionality and a stable connection during the event.

Quiz 6: The Changing Face of Education: Teaching Online