Question 1

Educational simulations allow students to explore an imaginary situation and are the most complex type of

Accepted Answer

Educational simulations are a type of serious games designed to mimic real-life situations or processes in an interactive manner, allowing students to learn and practice skills in a controlled, risk-free environment. They are complex because they often integrate elements of decision-making, problem-solving, and critical thinking, making them more sophisticated than other educational tools or methods. Token economies, latent learning exercises, and educational feedback loops serve different purposes and do not typically involve exploring imaginary situations in the same complex manner as educational simulations.

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT an advantage of using computer-assisted instruction (CAI)?

Accepted Answer

The statement that CAI has been shown to lead to significantly higher levels of mastery than traditional methods is not universally true and cannot be considered an inherent advantage of CAI. While CAI offers many benefits, including personalized feedback and the ability to learn from mistakes in a low-pressure environment, its effectiveness compared to traditional methods varies depending on many factors such as the subject matter, the design of the CAI system, and the learner's preferences. Therefore, claiming it leads to significantly higher levels of mastery is not accurate for all cases.

Question 3

Discovery learning involves understanding and

Accepted Answer

Discovery learning is characterized by the idea that students learn best through exploration and understanding, leading to moments of insight where they grasp the concepts on their own.

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of effective feedback?

Accepted Answer

Effective feedback should indeed be frequent, immediate, and detailed to help the recipient understand what actions to take or changes to make. However, feedback does not always have to be positive; it can be constructive or negative, as long as it is aimed at improving performance or behavior.

Question 5

Learning that involves mechanical repetition and memorization is known as __________ learning.

Accepted Answer

Rote learning is characterized by memorization of information through repetition, often without understanding the underlying concepts.

Question 6

Facts or principles gained by insight or understanding describe

Accepted Answer

Discovery learning is characterized by gaining knowledge and insights through exploration and understanding, rather than memorization or direct instruction.

Question 7

When a basketball coach uses videotaped replays to show his team both their good and poor shot selection, the coach is using

Accepted Answer

Knowledge of Results (KR) refers to providing feedback on the outcome of an action, which is exactly what the coach is doing by showing the team their good and poor shot selections.

Question 8

Feedback is most effective when it is frequent, immediate, and

Accepted Answer

Feedback is most effective when it is detailed because it provides specific information that can help the recipient understand what they did well, what they can improve on, and how they can make those improvements. This specificity makes the feedback more actionable and useful.

Question 9

Some computer-assisted (CAI)programs make use of instructional games involving stories, competition with a partner, sound effects, and game-like graphics that increase interest and motivation. These CAI programs are known as

Accepted Answer

Serious games are designed for purposes beyond pure entertainment, such as education or training, and often incorporate elements like stories, competition, sound effects, and game-like graphics to increase interest and motivation, fitting the description of the CAI programs mentioned.

Question 10

Which of the following lets students work at their own pace and provides frequent feedback to keep learners from practicing errors?

Accepted Answer

Programmed instruction is a method that allows students to work at their own pace and provides immediate feedback to prevent the reinforcement of incorrect responses. This educational technique is designed to ensure that learners can progress through material systematically, correcting mistakes as they go, which helps in mastering the subject matter efficiently.

Question 11

In order to increase interest and motivation, a computer math game has been designed that allows students to compete in a speedboat race rather than just completing a series of subtraction problems. The faster correct answers are selected, the faster the student's boat speeds toward the finish line. This math game would be an example of

Accepted Answer

This math game would be an example of computer-assisted instruction, a type of serious game, and programmed instruction.

Question 12

Programmed instruction in book form and computer-assisted instruction (CAI)

Accepted Answer

Both programmed instruction in book form and computer-assisted instruction (CAI) utilize the principle of feedback, where learners receive immediate information about their performance, allowing them to adjust their learning strategies accordingly. This feedback mechanism is central to both methods, enhancing the learning process by reinforcing correct responses and providing opportunities for correction and learning from mistakes.

Question 13

Student pilots can learn all the ins and outs of flying a jumbo jet through a complex computer-assisted instructional (CAI)program that allows them to see the effects of their choices while flying under different weather conditions. These CAI programs are referred to as

Accepted Answer

Educational simulations are designed to mimic real-life scenarios, allowing learners to experience and interact with realistic situations in a controlled environment. In this case, the CAI program simulates the experience of flying a jumbo jet under various weather conditions, making "educational simulations" the correct term.

Question 14

People using computer-assisted instruction (CAI)often do better with feedback from a computer because CAI

Accepted Answer

CAI allows learners to interact with the material in a way that they can make mistakes without fear of judgment, providing a safe environment for experimentation and learning from errors.

Question 15

The most complex serious games allow students to explore an imaginary situation or "microworld" to learn to solve real-world problems. By seeing the effects of their choices, students discover basic principles in a variety of subjects. These complex serious games are called

Accepted Answer

Educational simulations are designed to mimic real-world processes or systems for the purpose of teaching and learning. They allow students to explore and experiment in a controlled, risk-free environment, thereby understanding the consequences of their decisions and learning from them. This aligns with the description of complex serious games that enable students to explore imaginary situations to solve real-world problems.

Question 16

A salesman records his sales presentation and then plays it back so he can critique this presentation for voice level, speed of speech, and understandability. This salesman is making use of

Accepted Answer

Knowledge of results (KR) refers to receiving feedback on the outcome of a performance in order to improve future performances. By recording and playing back his sales presentation, the salesman is analyzing his performance to understand what aspects were effective and what could be improved, which aligns with the concept of KR.

Question 17

In programmed instruction, learners are prevented from practicing errors through

Accepted Answer

Frequent feedback in programmed instruction helps to immediately correct misunderstandings or errors before they are practiced or reinforced, thus preventing learners from practicing errors.

Question 18

Which of the following teaches students in a format that presents information in small amounts, gives immediate practice, and provides continuous feedback to learners?

Accepted Answer

Programmed instruction is a method that presents information in small, manageable amounts, allows for immediate practice, and offers continuous feedback to learners, making it an effective teaching strategy.

Question 19

After you finish reading a section in your textbook, you then complete the Knowledge Builder section. You work through the Recite questions one at a time, checking your answer before moving on. This format illustrates which of the following?

Accepted Answer

This format is an example of programmed instruction, a method of self-instruction that presents information in small amounts, with immediate feedback following each segment, allowing the learner to move at their own pace and ensuring understanding before proceeding.

Question 20

Whenever you are trying to learn a complex skill, which of the following will almost always improve your learning and performance?

Accepted Answer

Increased feedback is crucial for learning and improving performance in complex skills. It helps learners understand their mistakes, adjust their strategies, and make progress more effectively.

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