Online Education Strategies

Giving incorrect information about the source of a quotation could result in dismissal from the University of the People.

True

If the "5 Whys" technique doesn't prompt an intuitive answer, then it is advisable to move onto another problem-solving method.

True

In order to alleviate stress one should eliminate the words: always, never, should, and must.

True

Learning collaboratively (in groups) gives students an opportunity to gain additional perspectives.

True

Peer and self-assessments help a student to develop the ability to make judgments.

True

Successful discussion forums require that students clearly understand the question(s) presented and are able to suggest interesting solutions and/or additional problems.

True

Bloom's Taxonomy of Learning can be thought of as "goals of the learning process."

True

Forgiving others helps to reduce our personal stress.

True

A "time-stealer" is someone who steals clocks and wristwatches.

False

All of UoPeople's course exams require a proctor.

False

Cramming before an exam can be a very effective way to learn new material.

False

Developing independent thought involves watching the nightly news to get all of your information.

False

Extrinsic motivation is a stronger influence than intrinsic motivation.

False

If you have a larger task to accomplish, it is recommended to wait until you have an entire day to dedicate to it before getting started.

False

In a "root cause analysis" you only diagnose the cause of the issue, but do not suggest possible solutions.

False

It is recommended that you should check your e-mail box constantly throughout the day in order to stay on top of the mail flow.

False

Making jokes about a stressful situation only makes it worse.

False

Sleeping more than usual is a good way to deal with stress because your body should rest more when you are dealing with a lot of stress.

False

A study plan should involve examining conflicting priorities in your life.

True

Taking a walk can really help you to relax and reduce your stress after a difficult day.

True

The "F.A.T." system for organizing mail on your desk stands for: File, Act, Toss.

True

The Ladder of Inference helps us to stop ourselves from jumping to conclusions about situations.

True

When can a student drop a course without academic penalty? a. During the first week of the course session b. Anytime within the first two weeks of the course session c. Within 5 days of the beginning of the course d. A student will always receive an academic penalty when dropping a course after it has begun

a. During the first week of the course session

A self-directed learner is characterized by which of the following? a. Has self-confidence b. Studies primarily when a test is approaching c. Prefers to attend large, lecture-based classes d. Does not care about keeping to a schedule

a. Has self-confidence

If a question asks you to make an "evaluation" or something, you should: a. Make an appraisal of its worth or value b. Investigate its implications c. Describe its main aspects d. Summarize its main points

a. Make an appraisal of its worth or value

Which of the following is a technique for brainstorming new ideas by asking a lot of questions? a. Starbursting b. Spider-webbing c. Firesparking d. Star-brighting

a. Starbursting

The Mapping Method for note-taking is most effectively used in which type of situation? a. When content is heavy, but well-organized b. When material is presented in an outline sequential order c. When the exam you are studying for will present both facts and relationships d. When you are learning about a topic that you don't know

a. When content is heavy, but well-organized

The Charting Method for note-taking is most effectively used in which type of situation? a. When the information focus is on facts and relationships b. In a fast-paced lecture only, when there is a lot of heavy information that is presented quickly and without pause c. For brainstorming for new information on a topic d. For math problems

a. When the information focus is on facts and relationships

Which of the following statements is true about giving peer feedback: a. it can help students to be more effective with producing their own work, because they see other ways to produce it effectively and they become more familiar with the grading criteria b. it is an unfair process because most students are too lazy to do it. c. it decreases self-confidence in students because they are always comparing their work to that of their peers. d. None of the above

a. it can help students to be more effective with producing their own work, because they see other ways to produce it effectively and they become more familiar with the grading criteria

One of the recognized benefits of peer review is: a. peer feedback is often more timely than teacher feedback b. peer feedback is much less critical than teacher feedback, which results in higher grades. c. peer feedback provides an opportunity to get to know your peers better d. none of the above

a. peer feedback is often more timely than teacher feedback

When answering a question for the discussion forum or another assignment, you want to pay close attention to which types of words to ensure that you are answering it accurately: a. task, content, and limiting b. directional, clarity, and mechanical c. description, clarifying, and numerical d. none of the above

a. task, content, and limiting

How many days after the end of the course are the final grades published? a. 12 days b. 7 days c. 14 days d. 3 days

b. 7 days

The "domains" from Bloom's Taxonomy can be thought of as: a. Land governed by a ruler b. Categories, kinds or sorts c. An open set containing at least one point d. Surroundings

b. Categories, kinds or sorts

Which of the following tasks requires critical thinking skills: a. Perform well on trivia games b. Identify the relevance and importance of ideas c. Memorize information quickly d. Recite poetry

b. Identify the relevance and importance of ideas

Where can students find their student ID numbers? a. From Student Services b. In the "Personal Information" tab of the Student Portal c. From their Academic Advisor d. They can make one up, if they were not assigned one

b. In the "Personal Information" tab of the Student Portal

Which of the following is an example of intrinsic motivation? a. Receiving an "A" on a test b. Learning a new skill so that you can use it on a project you are excited to tackle in your workplace c. Receiving a financial bonus at work d. Achieving the employee of the month designation and praise at work

b. Learning a new skill so that you can use it on a project you are excited to tackle in your workplace

Where should students go to find out if they are allowed to appeal their final grade in a course? a. Students should turn to Student Services for support on this question. b. Students should visit the University Catalog to find the answer to this question. c. Students should contact their Academic Advisor to ask this question. d. Students should contact technical support to ask this question.

b. Students should visit the University Catalog to find the answer to this question.

SQ3R stands for what? a. Study! Question! Review! Read-over! Review again! b. Survey! Question! Read! Recite! Review! c. Study! Query! Read! Review! Review! d. Survey! Query! Read! Recite! Review!

b. Survey! Question! Read! Recite! Review!

Which of the following statements is true about a "proctor" for exam-taking: a. All UoPeople courses require students to take a proctored final exam b. UoPeople students are responsible for finding their own exam proctor c. An exam proctor can be a relative of the student, as long as they hold a professional position d. An exam proctor must be over 18 years of age

b. UoPeople students are responsible for finding their own exam proctor

The Higher Education Act of 2008 attempts to improve academic integrity in online courses through: a. prevention b. compliance c. intervention d. none of the above

b. compliance

Which of the following is a method for student authentication in an online university: a. checking security questions b. proctored exams c. retinal scans d. call-in codes

b. proctored exams

UoPeople recommends that a student take how many courses per term? a. Up to four courses b. Three courses c. A minimum of two courses d. No more than one course

c. A minimum of two courses

Where can students find their GPA and number of credits taken? a. The University Catalog b. Personal Information tab, in the Student Portal c. Academic History tab, in the Student Portal d. Enrollment tab, in the Student Portal

c. Academic History tab, in the Student Portal

"S.M.A.R.T." goals are characterized by which aspects: a. Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, Time-Bound b. Significant, Meaningful, Action-oriented, Rewarding, Trackable c. Both "a" and "b" d. None of the above

c. Both "a" and "b"

Stephen Covey's seven habits of effectiveness are based on the concept of guiding us through the stages of: a. Success b. Personal meditation c. Character development d. Acceptance of our weaknesses

c. Character development

Which of the following is true about goal-setting? a. It's a waste of time, because most people never accomplish their goals. b. It's a practice reserved primarily for career-minded people. c. It's a method of separating what's important from what's irrelevant d. None of the above

c. It's a method of separating what's important from what's irrelevant

Which of the following is NOT considered plagiarism: a. Unacknowledged and/or unauthorized collaboration in submitted coursework b. Copying words or ideas from a source without appropriate attribution c. Rewording someone else's ideas, and then citing the sources of the ideas d. Failing to put a quotation in quotation marks

c. Rewording someone else's ideas, and then citing the sources of the ideas

Understanding the motivation a person has to do something because it is inherently interesting to them is characterized by which theory? a. Internal Motivational theory b. Extrinsic Motivational theory c. Self-determination theory d. Self-entitlement theory

c. Self-determination theory

Where should students go for information about their degree program, how many credits they need to graduate, how many credits each course is, etc.? a. Students should ask their instructors these questions b. Students should contact Student Services to ask these questions c. Students should visit the Course Catalog to find answers to these questions d. Students should call Technical Support for help with these questions

c. Students should visit the Course Catalog to find answers to these questions

Which of the following classes are not offered in the Computer Science program? a. Web Programming 1 b. Databases 1 c. Web Metrics d. Analysis of Algorithms

c. Web Metrics

Which of the following is an important question to ask when determining the credibility of the information in an online resource? a. Have you read about this type of information before? b. How many people have visited this web page? c. What was the intention of this article or web page in the first place? d. All of the above

c. What was the intention of this article or web page in the first place?

Asynchronous discussions are those which: a. students can participate in any time b. allow students to think about their answers before responding c. both "a" and "b" d. none of the above

c. both "a" and "b"

Students must take a total of ____ proctored exams to gain their Bachelor's Degree. a. 5 b. 10 c. 8 d. 11

d. 11

In Bloom's Taxonomy "cognitive" refers to: a. Emotional growth b. Physical skills c. Developing opinions d. Acquiring knowledge

d. Acquiring knowledge

Students who take ownership of their learning become: a. Life-long learners b. Stronger students academically c. Self-motivated d. All of the above

d. All of the above

Where can students find a copy of the University Catalog to print out and refer to regularly? a. They should ask their Academic Advisor to email them a copy of the University Catalog. b. They should find it in the Student Portal, on the right-hand side of the page, under "Links," and can open and print it from there. c. They should find it on their student home page, (where their courses are listed), as a tab at the top of the page, and can open and print it from there. d. Both b and c are correct ways for students to access the University Catalog.

d. Both b and c are correct ways for students to access the University Catalog.

How does a student register a proctor for a course with a required proctored exam? a. E-mail the selected proctor's name and contact information to the instructor of the course b. E-mail the selected proctor's name and contact information to Student Services c. Request that the proctor contact Student Services d. Click on "add a proctor" link, next to the course

d. Click on "add a proctor" link, next to the course

Where can students find out when course registration will be open? a. From Student Services b. From their Advisor c. From the Instructor d. In the Academic Calendar

d. In the Academic Calendar

What is the prerequisite course required before registering for the Globalization course? a. SOC 1502 b. SOC 1402 c. SOC 1504 d. No prerequisite for this course

d. No prerequisite for this course

The Cornell Method for note-taking involves which of the following? a. Drawing a diagram that maps out the information in a more visual pattern b. Writing the terms over and over again for repetitious learning c. Organizing the information into categories in a chart-format d. Placing key words in the left-hand side margin of the paper

d. Placing key words in the left-hand side margin of the paper

A student can request a Leave of Absence to begin when: a. The following week after submitting the request b. Only during designated vacation times c. Two weeks after submitting the request d. The first day of the following term

d. The first day of the following term

Bloom's Taxonomy is based on which three domains of learning: a. Knowledge acquisition, applied thinking, and conceptual integration b. basic, advanced, and evolved c. visual, auditory, and kinesthetic d. cognitive, affective, and psychomotor

d. cognitive, affective, and psychomotor