How can technology impact classroom backchannel communications?
What will be an ideal response?
A backchannel consists of the informal, sometimes hidden, communications that happen among students during classes. Digital technologies offer ways to bring these communications into teaching and learning activities, as when students post questions or comments that can be seen and discussed by all in real-time.
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Pseudonyms for individuals are commonly used in qualitative research.
a. True b. False
You and your friend are having a discussion about politics. Even though you don't both agree about most political topics, you are both trying to be respectful and maintain a friendly atmosphere. The more you talk, the angrier you each get about the topic but you try to maintain a quiet voice and a smile on your face. Suddenly your friend gets very angry and yells that you are being stubborn, not
listening to her, and treating her like someone who does not know what she is talking about. You are totally confused but later as you think about it you realize you have given off nonverbal cues that may have given her this impression. Describe what nonverbal cues have to do with communication and what your nonverbal cues are that may lead people to think you are not paying attention or not agreeing with them? What will be an ideal response?
Which of the following best describes schema?
A. new information that has not yet been stored in memory B. information that has been stored in long-term memory C. frameworks for understanding D. graphic representations of learning
It is important for an environment to be created for young children that will nurture their creativity. With this goal in mind, the teacher must:
A. Understand the artistic process. B. Provide an environment that encourages experimentation. C. Include time and materials to support artistic experiences. D. All of the above. E. None of the above.