If you were screening media or computer programs to judge whether they are developmentally appropriate, what criteria would you use?
What will be an ideal response?
Non-violent, positive verbal and visual clues and feedback; child can control pace and action; can be used for practice of a skill or child can choose to move past it; can be used by two peers; is open-ended rather than drill-like; content is appropriate and age-level matches intended audience; meaningful graphics; clear sound and ample directions.
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Which of the following is not considered a key aspect of the research you review when conducting a review as part of an action research project?
a. The objectivity of the research being reviewed b. Whether or not the research is empirical in nature c. The timeliness of the research being reviewed d. The reputation of the researcher(s) responsible for conducting the studies being reviewed
An advantage of using a between-subjects experimental design is ______.
A. it allows for the use of random assignment of participants to groups B. it meets all three requirements to demonstrate causal relationships C. it places less of a burden on the participants and the researcher D. it allows for the researcher to nonrandomly assign participants to groups
What focus should handwriting instructional programs avoid stressing?
a. Speed of writing for students with disabilities. b. Perfect reproduction of recognized standards. c. Well-developed and edited pieces of writing. d. Long pieces of written expression.