Classroom Management & Engagement Flashcards

Which approach best addresses academic integrity concerns in an online course?

Answer: Designing authentic assessments and clearly stating integrity policies

Authentic assessments combined with clear policies reduce opportunities and incentives to cheat.

A student with a documented disability requests extra time on timed online quizzes. What should the instructor do?

Answer: Follow the institution's disability services process and implement approved accommodations

Accommodations are coordinated through the institution's disability services office.

Which element makes a discussion prompt more likely to generate meaningful engagement?

Answer: An open-ended question that requires analysis or application

Open-ended, higher-order prompts invite varied responses and deeper thinking.

What is a recommended way to handle a technical problem that prevents a student from submitting an assignment before a deadline?

Answer: Ask for documentation such as a screenshot and apply the late policy flexibly

Reasonable documentation plus a flexible policy balances fairness and understanding.

Which statement about synchronous and asynchronous learning is accurate?

Answer: Asynchronous learning lets students participate on their own schedule within deadlines

Asynchronous learning provides flexibility in timing while still using deadlines.

Why is it useful to send a weekly announcement in an online course?

Answer: It previews upcoming work, reinforces deadlines, and maintains presence

Weekly announcements guide students and keep the instructor visible.

A student writes a frustrated, angry email about a grade. What is the best initial response?

Answer: Respond calmly and professionally, acknowledge the concern, and explain next steps

A calm, professional reply de-escalates and moves toward resolution.