Career EDGE Comprehensive Edition

Boettcher, Judith V. and Conrad, Rita-Marie. The Online Teaching Survival Guide (2

edition). John Wiley

& Sons, 2016.

http://vark-learn.com

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http://www.planetofsuccess.com

http://www.usnews.com/education

Are you ready to be an online student? Let’s put your knowledge to the test!

Take the following 10-question quiz. See the answers at the end to grade

yourself and see how you did.

1. T or F

A person’s learning style will determine if he or she can succeed in an online course.

2. T or F

The Learning Management System is the technology that houses that online courses.

3. T of F

Online courses are typically easier and require less preparation than traditional, on-

campus courses.

4. T or F

Online students have access to the same services and personnel that an on-campus

student has; they just access the services differently.

5. T or F

Synchronous learning sessions require to participate at a specific time.

6. Which of the following is NOT needed in order to take an online course?

a. A brand new computer

b. Reliable internet

c. Software

d. Plug ins

7. Which of the following is not a learning style described in the VARK learning style inventory?

a. Visual

b. Abstract

c. Read/Write

d. Kinesthetic.

8. Which of the following sentences is written using the Socratic technique

a. Do you want to study tonight?

b. Are you understanding the course material?

c. Is there anything I can do to assist you?

d. Tell me more about why you feel that way.

9. Which of the following should you consider when recording a video for class?

a. Your attire

b. Noise level

c. Lighting

d. All of the above

10. Which of the following activities is appropriate in an online forum?

a. Typing in all capital letters

b. Using vulgarity

c. Challenging another student respectfully

d. Discussing personal information

8-10 correct- You are ready to be a successful online student!

6-7 correct- You should review this section again.

0-5 correct- Perhaps you are better suited for face-to-face classes.

ANSWERS:

1.F 2.T 3.F 4.T 5.T 6.a 7.b 8.d 9.d 10.c

Section 7 – Becoming An Effective Online Student