Online Pedagogy Flashcards

Which principle of online course design ensures that learning objectives, instructional activities, and assessments all align with each other?

Answer: Constructive alignment

Constructive alignment ensures that what students are taught, how they practice, and how they are assessed all target the same intended outcomes.

A student emails saying they feel isolated in the online course. Which instructor response BEST addresses the underlying pedagogical issue?

Answer: Increase opportunities for peer interaction and collaborative activities

Adding collaborative activities and peer interaction opportunities directly addresses the social isolation that can reduce engagement in online courses.

What is 'netiquette' in the context of online education?

Answer: A set of etiquette guidelines for respectful online communication

Netiquette refers to the expected standards of respectful, appropriate behavior and communication in online environments.

Which strategy BEST helps students who are new to online learning manage their time effectively?

Answer: Offering a detailed course calendar with milestone dates and time estimates

A detailed course calendar with time estimates helps novice online learners plan their workload and develop independent time management skills.

In online pedagogy, what does 'presence' most broadly refer to?

Answer: The degree to which students and instructors feel real, connected, and engaged

In online learning, presence encompasses the sense of being real, connected, and actively involved — covering teaching, social, and cognitive dimensions.

Which approach to assessment BEST supports continuous improvement in an online course?

Answer: Using both formative (ongoing) and summative (end-of-unit) assessments

Combining formative and summative assessments gives instructors data to adjust instruction in real time while also measuring overall achievement.

An instructor uses a 'flipped classroom' model in an online course. What does this PRIMARILY involve?

Answer: Having students review instructional content before class and using class time for application

In a flipped model, students engage with new content independently beforehand so that class time (synchronous or asynchronous) focuses on practice and deeper application.