Digital Pedagogy & Instructional Design Flashcards

A student consistently scores high on multiple-choice quizzes but cannot apply concepts to new scenarios. This gap most likely indicates a failure at which level of Bloom's Taxonomy?

Answer: Apply

The Apply level requires transferring knowledge to new situations; success at Remember and Understand without Apply suggests surface-level learning without transfer.

Which of the following is an example of a synchronous online learning activity?

Answer: Participating in a live video debate with classmates

Synchronous activities occur in real time with simultaneous participation, such as live video sessions, whereas the other options happen at each learner's own schedule.

What is the primary purpose of a learning management system (LMS) in online education?

Answer: To organize, deliver, and track course content and learner progress

An LMS serves as the central hub for delivering course materials, facilitating communication, and tracking student progress and grades.

When applying the SAMR model, which level represents true transformation where technology creates tasks that were previously inconceivable?

Answer: Redefinition

Redefinition is the highest SAMR level, where technology allows for the creation of entirely new tasks and learning experiences that were not possible before.

A high school teacher wants to flip her classroom. What is the correct understanding of the flipped classroom model?

Answer: Direct instruction is delivered at home via video, and class time is used for practice and discussion

In a flipped classroom, students first encounter new content (usually via video) at home, then class time is used for application, problem-solving, and deeper discussion.

Which cognitive theory underpins the use of concept maps and graphic organizers in online instruction?

Answer: Ausubel's Assimilation Theory

Ausubel's assimilation theory emphasizes meaningful learning through anchoring new information to existing knowledge structures, which concept maps visually represent.

In project-based learning (PBL) delivered online, what is the most critical design element for ensuring deep learning?

Answer: A compelling, real-world driving question that anchors the project

The driving question in PBL is central — it must be open-ended, relevant, and meaningful enough to sustain inquiry throughout the project.