CFD Technology Integration & Online Learning Flashcards

Which pedagogical framework is most commonly used to guide the integration of technology into faculty teaching practice?

Answer: TPACK (Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge)

TPACK describes the intersection of technology, pedagogy, and content knowledge that effective technology-integrated teaching requires.

In online course design, which principle from Quality Matters standards emphasizes that all course objectives must be measurable and aligned with assessments?

Answer: Learning Objectives and Competencies

Quality Matters Standard 2 focuses on Learning Objectives and Competencies, requiring that objectives be measurable and clearly aligned to all course activities and assessments.

A faculty developer is helping an instructor convert a face-to-face course to an online format. Which approach best preserves social presence in the online environment?

Answer: Using synchronous video sessions and asynchronous discussion boards

Combining synchronous video with asynchronous discussion maintains both real-time connection and flexible community-building, supporting social presence online.

Which accessibility standard should US higher education institutions follow when designing digital course materials to comply with Section 508 and ADA requirements?

Answer: WCAG 2.1 AA

WCAG 2.1 AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) is the benchmark referenced by both Section 508 and ADA Title II regulations for digital accessibility in higher education.

When evaluating a Learning Management System (LMS) for faculty adoption, which factor most directly impacts the cognitive load placed on students?

Answer: User interface consistency and intuitive navigation

A consistent, intuitive LMS interface reduces extraneous cognitive load, allowing students to focus mental resources on learning rather than navigating the system.

A faculty developer notices an instructor's recorded lectures average 45 minutes each. Based on research on online video engagement, what is the recommended maximum video length for optimal student retention?

Answer: 6–9 minutes

Research by Guo et al. (2014) and subsequent studies consistently find engagement drops sharply after about 6–9 minutes, making shorter segmented videos more effective for retention.