Chapter 27: Distance Education: Applications, Techniques, and Issues

Chapter 27: Distance Education: Applications, Techniques, and Issues

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

MULTIPLE CHOICE

1. Which two instrumental movements pushed correspondence courses forward?

ANS:  A

Phase one of distributive education historical developments was pushed forward by the establishment of the Society to Encourage Studies at Home and the Chautauqua College of Liberal Arts. The invention of the television and cable services, the development of Web 2.0 tools and the Internet, fiber-optic cables, and 2-way video communications relate to other events that further promoted distance education.

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Remember            REF:   p. 425

2. Distributive education is:

ANS:  C

Distributive education is customized, learner-centered education that uses technology to provide learner experiences where the learner is engaged in the learning activities that may or may not be at a distance. The definition incorporates the main components of technology, engagement, customization, interaction, and individualization. The remaining choices are not complete enough or describe other terms like distance education, elearning, or online learning.

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Understand            REF:   p. 426

3. What is the main difference between a portal approach and a proprietary course management system (CMS) approach in distance education?

ANS:  D

Portal-based systems are developed and customized by the learning institution, and proprietary CMS systems are products purchased or licensed by a vendor. Both systems allow access to students and faculty alike.

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Understand            REF:   pp. 428-429

4. From a faculty perspective, the two critical criteria for a CMS/LMS are:

ANS:  A

While all of these criteria are important for faculty, ease of use and tool set are the most important. The installed base and integration, cost and scalability, and ease of use and installed base are generally more important to the technology staff and administration.

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Understand            REF:   pp. 431-432