Online Pedagogy Flashcards

Which instructional design principle suggests breaking content into small, focused units that address a single learning objective?

Answer: Chunking

Chunking divides content into small, manageable units each focused on a single concept to reduce cognitive load.

An online instructor wants to ensure students can apply knowledge before moving to new content. Which strategy best supports this?

Answer: Using formative assessments after each module

Formative assessments after each module check comprehension and allow instructors to address gaps before students advance.

What does the 'E' in the SAMR model stand for?

Answer: Enhancement

In the SAMR model, the four levels are Substitution, Augmentation, Modification, and Redefinition; the 'A' stands for Augmentation, not Enhancement.

Which type of feedback is most effective for improving online student performance over time?

Answer: Specific, timely, actionable feedback on each assignment

Specific, timely, actionable feedback helps students understand exactly what to improve and apply corrections immediately.

A student with a visual impairment enrolls in your online course. What is the FIRST accessibility step you should take?

Answer: Add alt text to all images in the course

Adding alt text to all images is a proactive universal design step that ensures screen readers can convey visual content to students with visual impairments.

Which learning theory emphasizes that students construct knowledge through interaction with their environment and peers?

Answer: Constructivism

Constructivism holds that learners build new knowledge by actively engaging with content, experiences, and social interactions.

Synchronous online learning differs from asynchronous learning primarily because it:

Answer: Requires all participants to be present at the same time

Synchronous learning occurs in real time, requiring students and instructors to be online simultaneously for live interaction.