Investigating Technology

If you miss a probe about a specific concept two or more times that ________ prompt box will appear.

UH OH

An instructional technology that: 1. Develops personalized, high-impact study sessions, based on an individual time-line, and 2. That ensures that learners focus only on gaps in their knowledge is a description of ____________ learning.

adaptive

Rather than expecting you to read many pages of boring text, Investigating Technology teaches by

asking questions

Cognition research indicates that answering a question __________ leads to greater retention.

incorrectly

Investigating Technology uses sliders (such as the one displayed above), engaging activities, and videos called ______________ resources to take the place of pages in a traditional textbook.

learning

On average students spend between ___________ hour per LearnSmart module

1-3 hours

You'll be able to track your progress using the "Assignment Progress indicator in Connect. You must complete _____________ of the assignments to receive full credit.

100%

The most efficient way to study is with multiple short periods. Cramming simply doesn't work. If you've ever learned a foreign language or a musical instrument this will make sense to you. The authors recommend spending ______ minutes a day in this LearnSmart product at least 5 days a week. Also remember that sleep is very important to retention!

20

What should you do if you believe you've found an error in Investigating Technology?

Click the "Challenge" button

IF you see the same question repeatedly, or with a different presentation, this always means there is a glitch in the program. You must turn it off and restart your computer.

False

What does Investigating Technology use to create an engaging learning environment that is customized to match the needs of each individual user?

Gamified content Adaptive learning technology An emphasis on images

What can your instructor see regarding your progress in investigating Technology?

How often you entered the module. Your active time in the module - time that you're actually clicking and answering questions. Portions of the module that gave you the most challenges.

Adaptive learning

Individualized for each student Emphasis on gamification and engagement Learning begins with questions

An unparalleled, intelligent learning system based on cognitive mapping that diagnoses your knowledge of a particular subject then creates an individualized learning path geared towards student success is called _______.

LearnSmart

Click on the tab that gives you access to all of the content in the module.

Library

For a more traditional learning experience click the _________ tab before starting an assignment and read through the Learning resources.

Library

Select the advantages of an all-digital learning platform.

More engaging - allows gamified instruction Enables adaptive learning Can be continually updated

Select the types of questions you'll encounter in investigating Technology.

Multiple Choice Fill in the Blank True or False Multiple Answer

Should students take notes when reviewing the modules?

Not necessarily

The adaptive learning platform is the primary way you'll learn and study digital literacy concepts. Other than the adaptive assignments, what additional learning resources are available to help provide additional study opportunities?

Print companions Interactive readers Module worksheets

Select the characteristics of traditional computer concepts/digital literacy textbooks. Check all that apply.

Print textbooks can be ridiculously expensive Because they are based in print, textbooks are quickly outdated

After you miss a question a screen of Suggested Resources will be displayed. Click __________ to review the Learning Resources for the specific concept you missed.

Slide

Traditional instruction

Standardized for an entire class Emphasis on reading, highlighting and reviewing text material Learning begins with lectures and reading

Your unique and personalized learning experience in investigating Technology will be based on:

The time it takes to answer each question. IF you answer the questions correctly. Your level of certainty while answering.

Which of the following are characteristics of LearnSmart Master?

Uses practice quiz format Tracks knowledge weaknesses to "recharge" learning Emphasizes learning without grades

In Investigating Technology, your learning is presented in __________.

missions