MGT 363 Chapter 8

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Identify a true statement about technology's impact on learning.

Online interaction between learners is how learning mainly takes place.

An advantage of distance learning is that _____.

it allows organizations to save on travel expenditure

An advantage of mobile learning is that _____.

it is a simple way to provide learners with the latest instruction

Sara, the CEO of YMZ Nanotechnology Inc., decides to use a learning approach that combines face-to-face instruction and online instruction to train new employees. To increase the effectiveness of this approach, she should ensure that _____.

it provides learners with a dedicated learning environment

The flipped classroom is characterized by _____.

its mix of e-learning and classroom learning

Giving trainees the option to learn through self-pacing exercises, exploring links to other material, and conversations with trainees and experts is known as _____.

learner control

A technology platform that can be used to automate the administration, development, and delivery of all of a company's training programs is referred to as a(n) _____ system

learning management

Games in which the training content is turned into a game but has business objectives are known as _____ games.

serious

An iterative process in which initial design ideas are proposed and provided in rough form in an online working prototype is known as .

rapid prototyping

Directly translating an instructor-led, face-to-face training program to an online format is known as _____.

repurposing

Identify a characteristic of computer-based training.

Learning content can be accessed without a connection to the Internet.

refers to the number of bytes and bits (information) that can travel between computers per second.

Bandwidth

How has technology allowed learning to become a more dynamic process?

By broadening the learning environment to expand communication between learners and the training material

How can organizations maximize the benefits of e-learning?

By incorporating training time into the employee's schedule

What must happen for online learning to be effective?

Collaborative learning tools should be utilized to assist trainees during the learning process.

What effect does technology have on employee training?

It permits companies to track employee training records.

Which of the following is true of blogs?

They can be beneficial for learners to evaluate the course content.

Identify a true statement about simulations used in employee training programs.

They provide a consistent message about the content that has to be learned.

True or false: Bandwidth cannot be increased by upgrading access speed on the users' computers.

False

How can online training maximize the benefits of learner control?

Training programs should teach learners how to transfer training content to unexpected situations.

When is online learning, or e-learning, typically more effective than face-to-face classroom learning according to various research studies?

When a training program seeks to teach declarative knowledge

True or false: Online learning methods typically include all the possible features that facilitate learning.

false

A characteristic of a learning management system is that _____.

it allows learners to get in touch with topic experts

Lomaha Hotels Private Ltd. uses a blended learning approach to train its service staff. During training, the company should ensure that _____.

the staff take up more responsibility for their learning in comparison to classroom delivery

Which of the following is true of the comparison between blended learning and face-to-face classroom instruction?

Face-to-face classroom instruction is less effective than blended learning for teaching declarative knowledge.

Identify an advantage of online learning, or e-learning.

Multiple forms of media can be used to improve the learning experience.

How does blended learning differ from classroom learning?

Blended learning permits trainees to supervise their learning.

Which of the following is true of adaptive training?

Course content is adjusted to suit the needs of individual learners.

What is a feature of a virtual classroom?

It allows companies to save money and is convenient.

What is a feature of learner control?

It allows learners to assimilate information without being physically present.

Which of the following is true of online learning?

It allows learners to choose the pace at which they seek to learn.

Identify an accurate statement about needs assessments of e-learning.

It attempts to understand the skills that employees require for e-learning.

What does needs assessment of online learning encompass?

It checks a company's assets to ascertain if it has all the tools required for e-learning.

What are the characteristics of a positive online learning environment? (Check all that apply.)

The course designers should utilize flowcharts to display course plans. Content that has no relation to the main topics being taught should be limited.

Which of the following are the advantages of simulations used in employee training programs? (Check all that apply.)

They can put learners in situations that would be dangerous in the real world. They are emotionally engaging.

Which of the following are true of simulation learning games? (Check all that apply.)

They make learners feel like they are part of a distinct environment. They can provide learners with a three-dimensional educational experience.

Training that customizes the content presented to the trainee based on their learning style, ability, personality, or performance is referred to as _____ training.

adaptive

In the context of blended learning, one of the keys for success of the flipped classroom is that learners must _____.

comprehend and complete the assigned content prior to coming to class

The use of technology to enhance and extend employees' abilities to work together regardless of their geographic proximity is known as _____.

digital collaboration

It allows learners to assimilate information without being physically present.

e-learning

Kleverson Design Inc. uses online instruction instead of face-to-face classroom instruction to train its employees. To create an effective learning environment, the company should _____.

give trainees control, including the opportunity to skip sections or modules

Massive open online courses are characterized by their _____.

high amount of learners

Which of the following are advantages of online learning, or e-learning? (Check all that apply.)

The time taken to deliver training is reduced. Training can be delivered to geographically dispersed employees. It helps eliminate paperwork related to training management.

Which of the following is a research result regarding the effectiveness of online learning in comparison with that of face-to-face classroom learning?

Online learning is better than face-to-face classroom learning when learners are able to practice the learning content and receive feedback.

Identify a feature of an effective learning environment.

Organizations must allow trainees time and space to learn.

A major disadvantage of distance learning is that _____.

there is a low degree interaction between learners and trainers

A true statement about massive open online courses (MOOCs) is that _____.

they are free and available for usage to anyone with an Internet connection

Flannelo Cosmetics Inc. replaces traditional classroom instruction with online instruction to train its employees. To develop an effective training environment, the organization should ensure that _____.

trainees are provided with dedicated time for training

Identify a requirement of effective online learning environments.

Learners must be able to direct the order in which they are taught.

Which of the following are true of an organization's learning management system? (Check all that apply.)

It can help the organization know the strengths and weaknesses of its employees. It helps in identifying learning opportunities for the employees to strengthen their performance weaknesses.

How has technology influenced employee training?

It has allowed employees to pick out the type of media that they seek to use during training.

Identify the disadvantages of using mobile learning as part of employee training. (Check all that apply.)

It is expensive to customize access to instructional resources for different devices that trainees might use. Developers have to consider the device and operating systems that trainees use to ensure that mobile learning is accessible.

Identify a feature of mobile learning.

It is not limited by geographical constraints.

In the context of employee training, which of the following is true of repurposing?

It may lead to ineffective online training.

In the context of the use of different technologies in training, which of the following is true of mobile learning?

It may result in trainees facing distractions such as texts, phone calls, alerts, and interruptions from other people at work or at home

Which of the following is true of a virtual world?

It uses online renderings of people as virtual trainers.

Identify the true statements about an organization's learning management system. (Check all that apply.)

Its effectiveness is maximized if it is integrated with talent management systems. It can be used to store information about which courses the employees have completed.


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