PGDE notes

Problem-based learning
Social action project
Electronic publishing

Which website function serves the role of delivering instruction?

Project overview
Tutorial
Information exchange
Display of student work
A website where students can meet virtually to work on projects
would be an example of which website support function?
Information summary
Communication and support
Display of student work
Project development center

Which language is the standard for how web pages are displayed?

HTML
Java
VRML
PERL

Which programs are used to create forms and other active web page
elements?

HTML
JPEG
TIFF

CGI

The transfer of a file or web page from a server to a local computer is
called a

Plug-in
Anchor
Frame
Download

A PDF file is

Printable Document Format
Printable Document File
Portable Document Format
Portable Download File

PDF reader programs, streaming media players, and movie players
are examples of

Image formats
Plug-ins
Web development programs
File transfer protocols

Which of the following is needed to play streaming video or audio?

Whiteboards
Plug-ins
Browsers

Camcorders

Which language is used to create special Internet applications called
applets?

Java
Perl
HTML
VRML

The language used to develop and display 3-D objects on web pages is:

PERL.
CGI.
VRML.
HTML.

Files can be transferred between computers using

Email
Java
Frames
Anchors

Storyboarding for a website can be done using
Rubrics
Cognitive mapping software
Frames
Plug-ins

Macromedia Dreamweaver, Microsoft Frontpage, and Netscape
Composer are all examples of software designed to:

do web page development.
do dynamic document creation.
develop web site animations.
decompress downloaded files.

True-False
This activity contains 10 questions.

Electronic penpals are partners for writing letters or diaries.

True
False

When students share written and artistic products on websites, they
are doing electronic fieldtrips.

True
False

To evaluate the quality of a WebQuest, a teacher can use a rubric.

True
False

HTML is the only language for displaying web pages.

True
False
Java applets are used for web page features such as animations and
interactions.
True
False
PICT stands for picture format.

True
False

TIF stands for transferred image file.

True
False

A plug-in is required to view PDF files.

True
False

QuickTime is an example of a movie player plug-in.

True
False

Flash is an example of a browser update.

True
False

Short Answer
List the three resources needed to develop web pages and explain the
function of each.

his activity contains 3 questions.

Describe a social action project and explain why a teacher would choose
to do one with his or her students.

List three characteristics of web page design quality.

Introducing the Internet and Other Distance Learning Tools QUES

The primary medium for most distance learning is

Broadcast
Stored video
Internet
Postal mail
A delivery method for synchronous instruction is:

Print
Recorded audio
Audioconferencing
Recorded video
Which is a consistent research finding about the effectiveness of
distance learning?
Distance learning is usually as effective as face-to-face instruction.
Distance learning is usually more effective than face-to-face
instruction.
Distance learning is usually less effective than face-to-face
instruction.
Distance learning is usually better in combination with face-to-face
instruction.

Distance delivery systems are classified by:

how far apart the instructor and students are.
the type of network they use to deliver instruction.
the degree to which they approximate reality.
the number of technologies used in the system.

People can "travel" around the Internet by using:

URLs.
browsers.
search engines.
plug-ins.

This kind of messaging allows for more private exchanges of
messages:

electronic mail.
bulletin boards.
listservs.
blog.

Spam is an example of a:

network protocol.
type of local network.
netiquette violation.
form of plagiarism.

URL stands for:

Uninterrupted Router Line.
Uniform Resource Locator.
United Reference Listing.
Universal Reference Listing.

This method would be helpful in giving live demonstrations in
distance classes:

Broadcast audio
Synchronous audio
Taped video
Videoconferencing

The best example of Type 4 distance learning is

Student research
Online class materials
Web-based lessons
Virtual courses and programs

A possible negative consequence of virtual schooling is

Increased choice of courses
Reduced opportunity for socialization
Self-paced learning
Personal contact from the teacher

The Internet began at the U.S. Department of Defense during the

1960s
1970s
1980s
1990s

Programs set up to block access to certain Internet sites are called:
worms.
avatars.
cookies.
firewalls.

Excite, Lycos, and Yahoo! are all examples of:

home pages.
browsers.
search engines.
listservs.

Cyber Sitter, Net Nanny, and Surf Control are all examples of
software for

blocking spam
closing the digital divide
virus protection
filtering

True-False
This activity contains 10 questions.

Children from underserved populations have far less access to the
Internet than other students.

True
False

A cookie is an interactive website.

True
False

One way to prevent viruses is to fight them with spam.

True
False

Hackers seek to gain unauthorized access to computers.

True
False

A common error when typing a web address or URL is omitting
punctuation.

True
False

A search engine can find and eliminate malicious software such as a
Trojan or worm.

True
False

A blog is a private two-way chat.

True
False

A MUD is a multi-user dungeon where users interact with graphical
characters.

True
False

A learning community is a group of people who meet electronically
to support each other's learning.

True
False

An effective distance learning course has a high degree of
interaction.

True
False

Short Answer
This activity contains 3 questions.

List characteristics of an effective distance learner, and use the list to
explain whether you feel you have the characteristics of an effective
distance learner.

List one of the pitfalls of Internet use and explain how a teacher can
help students overcome the pitfall.

Why should teachers and students learn to evaluate web site content?

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