Adaptive Learning: Online Learning

One tip for completing an online test is to ______.

review answers before submitting

Chloe should organize her emails by keeping messages that require attention in her ______ folder.

to-do

When writing an email, you should create a positive tone by ______.

putting yourself in the position of the recipient

If you only want to respond to the person who sent you an email, you should use ______.

reply

Running spell-check and making sure your email is addressed to the proper party are both part of the ______.

review process

Which of these are online learning resources that usually accompany textbooks?

-Key terms -Supplementary readings -Flash cards -PowerPoint slides that highlight key points -Chapter review activities -Practice quizzes -Purdue OWL

After taking a test in a learning management system, it is important to ______.

get a copy of the confirmation page

Using supplemental online resources provided by textbooks, such as practice quizzes and flash cards, usually ______.

increase the odds of success in a class

Tests for online courses usually consist of ______.

multiple- choice and short-answer questions

You can show instructors that your emails are about official school business by using ______.

your school email account

A good reason to contact an instructor by email would be to ______.

turn in an assignment that can be submitted through email

What should you do when replying to emails?

- Respond within 24 hours - If you do not have an answer within 24 hours, send a response saying that it might take longer to answer.

One way to have your materials organized for an online test is to ______.

mark text pages you will refer to during the test

One action that leads to electronic miscommunication is ______.

using "you" statements instead of "I" statements

Which of these are good ways to organize new emails in your inbox?

- Move emails that have been addressed but that should be kept to provide a record to the archive folder.

What are some of the questions you should ask your academic advisor?

- What does the finals schedule look like? - How do I switch majors? - Should I take this class for my major? How do I drop one of my classes? - How do I find a tutor?

Which of the following meets the criteria of a good email subject line?

Due date for notes on Finite Math, Chapter 1

An online syllabus will usually include ______.

contact information for the instructor

Which of the following messages is most likely to avoid electronic miscommunication?

" Hey, everyone, I want to relax and think about this before I say anything else."--- Yulia

What should you do to make sure your email has a positive tone?

- Ask yourself how the message makes you feel - Read it as if you were the recipient - Ask yourself if the words sounds positive or negative

What are some traits of a good subject line in an email to an instructor?

- Be specific, clear, and concise. - Identify the focus of the email. - Follow any rules the instructor has for what should be in a subject line

Which of these items would make an email to a professor look unprofessional?

- Messages written in abbreviated texting language - A smiley face emoticon - Links to a funny meme

Which of these are true of tests for online courses?

- They are considered "open book" tests - They are usually a combination of short-answer and multiple- choice questions - They are administered online

Which of these are tips for making sure your emails are answered in a timely manner?

- Use clear, concise language - Have numbered questions - Be short and to the point

Which of the following is an example of a proper salutation in an email to an instructor?

Dear Professor Stevens,

Dr. Carter receives an email with a question from Esme on Tuesday, and he knows he will not be able to find an answer until the weekend. What should he do?

Email her within 24 hours to let her know it will be a few days before he has an answer

Important online writing resources include ______.

Purdue OWL

What is the best way to include questions for your instructor in your emails?

Put them in a numbered list

Fred sends the members of his project group, Jose, Fatima, and Anja, an email about the deadline for their project. Which of the following is a situation in which Jose would want to use "reply all" to respond to the email?

To explain that they should each download a copy of the final paper

What is an unprofessional practice that should be avoided when emailing professors because it shows aggression?

Writing in all capital letters

Purdue University's OWL site provides ______.

a wide variety of writing tips

Questions about how to drop or add a class and which classes are needed for certain majors are best answered by ______.

academic advisors

Information such as grading policies, submission guidelines, and assignment due dates can be found in ______.

an online syllabus

Online students should develop rapport with their instructors by communicating ______.

as often as possible

An example of a bad reason to email an instructor would be to ______.

see if you can get extra credit later if you do not turn in tomorrow's assignment

Allie needs to get an answer to a question about her final paper from her instructor. She should ______.

send a message and wait 24-48 hours before sending a follow-up

Online students should develop rapport with their instructors as a way to establish a ______.

support system

Which of these identifies the appropriate expectations to have when emailing an instructor?

Be patient. Instructions may have several hundred students to deal with.

It is best to ask what types of questions will be on an online test ______.

before you take it

You should ask how many attempts you have and how much time you have to take a test ______.

before you take it

When you find a useful online resource related to a course, your best option is to ______.

bookmark it

The course learning management system, the FAFSA website, and your textbook's online learning site should all be ______.

bookmarked

Reviewing an email you are about to send involves ______.

checking your spelling

Finding a place where you will not be bothered is especially important if you are taking an online test ______.

that is timed

When writing an email to an instructor, you should use positive wording in order to convey a positive temperament, or ______.

tone