Mod 20 - Learn how to use online chat and e-mail in teaching

A shy student is more willing to participate in e-mail discussions, this is because: Select one: a. E-mails promote student-centred learning b. None of the above c. E-mails expand topics beyond classroom-based ones d. E-mails encourage equal opportunity participation

E-mails encourage equal opportunity participation

Chat rooms allow for students to interact in specific situations and topics with students that have a higher knowledge. (T/F)

False

Implementing chat rooms as part of the course curriculum is a simple task. (T/F)

False

In chat rooms, students are limited to interact only with other students. (T/F)

False

It is unnecessary for teachers to experiment the use of chat rooms first. (T/F)

False

Slang can be used in formal and informal writing. (T/F)

False

Students will be less confident when asking for information in a chat room. (T/F)

False

The use of chat rooms should only be done in classrooms. (T/F)

False

Using screen sharing students can share any type of file such as word documents and images. (T/F)

False

When having the class discussion through chat rooms, students need to develop a process for their participation to be organized. (T/F)

False

If the teacher sends an e-mail with an extra assignment about the topic discussed in class, it is an example of: Select one: a. None of the above b. Pre class activity c. Post class activity d. Supplementary activity

Post class activity

An effective way to incorporate chat rooms is having a virtual guest speaker. (T/F)

True

Journal dialogues trough e-mails have the same effect and advantages as paper ones. (T/F)

True

Teachers can use e-mails for pre, post or supplementary activities. (T/F)

True

Teachers should use pre-class activities to prepare students for class discussions. (T/F)

True

Which of the following features does Skype have? Select one: a. File sharing b. All of the above c. Conference calls d. Screen sharing

b. All of the above

Which of the following is a topic in which chat rooms could be focused on? Select one: a. Student counselling b. All of the above c. Library services d. Teaching and learning

b. All of the above

Which of the following is not a type of chat mentioned in chapter three? Select one: a. Text chat b. Graph chat c. Voice chat d. Video chat

b. Graph Chat

If students have additional discussions through e-mails, it is because of the benefit that: Select one: a. None of the above b. E-mails promote student-centred learning c. E-mails expand topics beyond classroom-based ones d. E-mails encourage equal opportunity participation

c. E-mails expand topics beyond classroom-based ones

Teacher should expect _______________ when doing chat room discussions. Select one: a. Combination of Standard English and slang b. Slang c. Standard English d. None of the above

c. Standard English