Explain why a constructivist-oriented teacher would use a virtual environment such as Quest Atlantis to promote the goals of the constructivist approach to learning

What will be an ideal response?


Environments like Quest Atlantis provide (1) collaboration among students who often differ in characteristics and background, (2) complex and realistic problems to solve, and (3) an environment in which students can construct their own understanding of concepts and problem solving skills.

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Automaticity occurs when information is

a. processed unconsciously b. processed with very little effort c. not processed at all d. processed only in sensory memory

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Girls are as likely as boys to be classified as having a learning disability.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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All of the following characteristics of books matter to young readers and should be considered by adults when selecting books for children, EXCEPT

A. short books and books with short chapters. B. stories with characters the age of the intended reader or slightly older. C. picturebooks and novels with illustrations interspersed throughout the book. D. stories with many interesting main characters.

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Health and safety education is important during the early years because children are more ___________to new ideas, practices, and suggestions

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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