Online & Hybrid Teaching Methods Flashcards
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Which principle best describes the 'Community of Inquiry' (CoI) framework used in online learning design?
Answer: Learning emerges through the intersection of social, cognitive, and teaching presence
The CoI framework identifies three overlapping presences—social, cognitive, and teaching—that together create a meaningful online learning experience.
An instructor notices low participation in asynchronous discussion boards. The BEST corrective strategy is to:
Answer: Post open-ended prompts tied to real-world scenarios and require peer responses
Open-ended, scenario-based prompts with required peer interaction deepen engagement and elevate the quality of asynchronous discussions.
In a hybrid course, which activity is MOST appropriately reserved for face-to-face class time?
Answer: Collaborative problem-solving and application exercises
Face-to-face time in hybrid courses is best used for high-order, interactive activities that benefit from real-time collaboration and instructor facilitation.
What does 'cognitive load theory' suggest instructors should do when designing online multimedia lessons?
Answer: Segment content into small chunks and align audio with relevant visuals
Segmenting content and aligning narration with visuals reduces extraneous cognitive load and supports deeper processing of new information.
A student in an online course reports feeling isolated and disengaged. Which strategy DIRECTLY addresses social presence?
Answer: Creating small-group video check-in sessions or virtual office hours
Small-group video interactions and virtual office hours create a sense of real human connection, directly strengthening social presence in online environments.
Which assessment strategy is MOST effective for maintaining academic integrity in fully online courses?
Answer: Using a combination of low-stakes frequent assessments, projects, and proctoring tools
Combining frequent low-stakes assessments with authentic projects and targeted proctoring reduces incentive for dishonesty while validating learning.
What is the primary purpose of a 'start here' or orientation module in an online course?
Answer: To orient students to navigation, expectations, technology, and instructor contact
An orientation module reduces student anxiety and dropout by clearly communicating how the course works, where everything is, and how to reach the instructor.