Chapter 9 POWER LEARNING

Identify why it can be frustrating to use the web when seeking information.

Anyone can put information on the web, so there is as much misinformation as there is valid information.

Who can post information to the web?

Anyone with minimal computer skills.

What is the only reliable way to deal with spam?

Delete it quickly yourself

In reflecting on your distance learning experience you should ask yourself which of the following questions?

Did I learn as much as I would in a traditional class? Did I become so absorb in the technology that I lost sight of learning new course material?

Getting feedback from others in a distance learning course is associated with which of the P.O.W.E.R. process steps?

Evaluate

Which of the following are true of social media websites?

Facebook has more than 2 billion active users. Most college students use social media websites.

True or false: While our personal lives have been greatly impacted by technology, colleges and universities do business the same way they did in the past.

False

Which of the following is NOT one of the three basic elements of an e-mail address?

HTTP:

Which of the following questions are generally recommended for evaluating information found on the web?

How well are the claims documented? How current is the information? How authoritative is the information?

What is one advantage of distance learning?

It often gives you access to subject areas that aren't available on your campus.

Identify the statement that best describes what the web does.

It provides a graphical means for locating and accessing information on the Internet.

Which of the statements is true regarding the feedback that you receive in a distance learning course that is likely different from feedback in a face-to-face course?

Much of the feedback you receive may come from your fellow students.

Which of the following cannot (yet!) be transmitted to your computer via the web?

PIZZA

________ include magazines published for general audiences, specialized journals for professionals in a field, and newspapers.

Periodicals

Which of the following is NOT a social media website?

PowerPoint

_______ is typically "junk" commercial e-mail that is intended to increase the sales of products.

Spam

Which of the following is among the guidelines for the appropriate use of technology while in the classroom?

Turn off your cell phone.

Which of the following are among the tips for getting the most from a web search?

Use boolean operators and quotation marks. Check the "Help" section of the search engine for ways to refine your search.

Which of the following is NOT among the recommendations for writing effective e-mails?

Write a long, multi-topic message.

One of the tips in your textbook is to open a second window and do a second web search. What is the value of the two different sets of results?

You can identify common links between the two searches, which are more likely to be relevant.

It is important to approach all information obtained on the web with

a critical eye.

Distance learning is

a form of education in which students participate via video technology or the web.

A distance learning course does NOT require

access to the same computer all term.

Your textbook provides some guidelines regarding the appropriate use of technology while in the classroom. When should you follow these guidelines?

anytime that you have not been given different instructions

Communication that maintains ________ and demonstrates ________ is known in the online world as ________.

civility; etiquette; netiquette

Through the use of media such as e-mail and the web, we have the ability to

communicate with people around the world.

Your information ________ is your ability to determine what information is necessary, and then to locate, evaluate, and effectively use that information.

competency

A ________ is a classmate in your distance learning course that you meet either virtually (e-mail or telephone) or face-to-face who can help you avoid feelings of isolation

cyberbuddy

Technology plays a large role in myriad aspects of life, _____.

even though there are different levels of competence among users

Even experienced e-mail users can improve the effectiveness of their messages by

following the guidelines for formal e-mail messages.

While a few libraries still use cards filed in drawers or on microfilm, most library catalogs today are computerized and thus usually accessible

from home or residence hall rooms.

If you want a distance learning course to count toward your degree, you should

have it approved by the registrar before you enroll

Which activity is NOT associated with applying the P.O.W.E.R. process step of Organize to distance learning?

identifying possible distance learning courses

An ________ provides a listing of periodical articles by title, author, and subject, and it may include an abstract, or short summary, of the contents of each article.

index

No matter how humble or imposing their physical appearance, libraries are a good place to go when you need to gather

information.

The power of virtual communication is

its ability to break the bounds of physical location.

Spam is best thought of as

junk mail.

A library catalog provides the specific ________ of requested material.

location

Information competency is more critical than ever because

of the sheer abundance of material available today.

Many if not most periodicals can be found

online.

Netiquette concentrates on manners or courtesy expressed in written communications delivered

online.

Distance learning is a natural means of

promoting lifelong learning experiences.

Which of the following are matched with an appropriate description?

[email protected]: an e-mail account hosted by the military mailbox name: the name assigned to a person's account on an e-mail system [email protected]: an email account hosted by an educational organization

Technology can

save time. eat up time. help you achieve academic success

Using a search engine, you can use quotation marks to

search for an exact phrase or even a whole sentence

Indexes ________ provide a short summary or abstract of the contents of each article.

sometimes

An important criterion for evaluating the validity of information found on the web is to consider the

source

Identify the abilities needed for successful participation in a distance learning class that are distinct from those needed in a traditional class.

the self-discipline to work independently ability to check in with the course frequently and to identify a cyberbuddy preparing a back-up plan for accessing technology

In addition to the same basic materials, all libraries have

the tools to help you locate the material you need.

Appropriately utilizing technology as a tool in college can be a

time saver

Which of the following is an example of a domain name that would be found in an e-mail address?

umass.edu

Available distance learning courses outside of your enrolled college are best found by

using the web.