Deck 2: Designing and Assessing 21st Century Learning

Question 1

Describe the Cognitivist learning theory.

Answer 1

Cognitivist Theory: Models for how learners receive,process,and manipulate information.Learners depend on their own cognitive strategies rather than being dependent on the teacher.Students develop cognitive strategies when they combine information and skills stored in long and short-term memory to deal with complex tasks.

Question 2

Which statement best describes metacognition?
A.The development of new knowledge,skills,or attitudes
B.The ability to oversee one's own learning
C.The desire to see a task to completion
D.Strong interpersonal skills

Answer 2

The ability to oversee one's own learning

Question 3

Technology tools such as Storymaker allow students to demonstrate multiple intelligences in a single activity for project.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

Describe the Constructivist learning theory.

Question 5

Mrs.Standora is developing a science lesson for her 8th graders.Her presentation on the plant life cycle will include PowerPoint slides and a teacher-made handout.Afterward,students will use information from class along with their own research to publish an online petition against deforestation.Their work is an example of:
A.E-portfolio
B.Authentic Assessment
C.Behavior Theory
D.Common Core Learning Standards
Short-Answer and Essay Questions.

Question 6

According to the principles of effective instruction,classroom teachers need to continually think about the best ways to engage their students in the learning process and how to meet the needs of all their learners.

Question 7

Create a rubric that could be used to assess a student blog.Assume the blog contains posts related to chapters in a classic work of fiction suitable for a high school student.

Question 8

Describe the eight principles of effective instruction as they are described in the text.
a.Assess prior knowledge
b.Consider individual differences
c.State objectives
d.Develop metacognitive skills
e.Provide social interactions
f.Incorporate realistic contexts
g.Engage students in relevant practice
h.Offer frequent,timely,and constructive feedback

Question 9

Compare and contrast information and instruction.

Question 10

According to the National Education Technology Standards,students should use technology to guide their learning and are expected to show creativity and innovation.

Question 11

The engagement of learners in meaningful experiences is a part of
A.Constructivism
B.Behaviorism
C.Cognitivism
D.Social Psychology

Question 12

Suppose you are developing a classroom activity,project,or lesson and you want to utilize principles of effective technology and media.Discuss the most important learning objectives,content,technology and media skills/concepts students will need to know and develop as they work on the project.Then,determine the best type of assessment for the activity.

Question 13

Students learn,or process information,in similar ways.

Question 14

Students should be taught that a single media source,such as a television program or a web site,used to conduct research or form an opinion,is a reliable source of information.

Question 15

Rubrics are used to appraise or judge student work.

Question 16

________________ is the development of new knowledge,skills,or attitudes as an individual interacts with information and the environment.
A.Multitasking
B.Evaluation
C.Motivation
D.Learning

Question 17

Learning can take place
A.When learners interact with each other,teachers,or media
B.Without learner interaction
C.Without new information
D.When learners sit quietly in their desks

Question 18

Describe the Social Psychology learning theory.

Question 19

Bodily/kinesthetic,Verbal/linguistic,and Logical/mathematical are examples of
A.Behaviorism
B.Cognitive
C.Multiple Intelligences
D.Constructive

Question 20

The concept of multiple intelligences was developed by
A.Skinner
B.Gardner
C.Piaget
D.Slavin