Test Your Understanding

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1.   is the study of adult learning motivation and behavior.

 

2.   Which two of the following are key principles of successful adult instruction according to Stolovitch and Keeps (Telling Ain't Training, 2002)?

Experience (respecting and building on student's life experience)
Reward (learning leads to immediate psychic or financial gratification)
Action (clear connection between training and application)
Clarity (concise, clear lessons and instructions)

 

3.   Instructional articles are primarily a way to put lecture material online.

True
False
4.   Identify three advantages of using case studies when designing online courses for adult learners.



 

5.   Which of the following are important when organizing the structure and navigation of an instructional article? (Check all that apply.)

Optimize page length to reduce scrolling
Use graphics that contribute to meaning and understanding
Keep students on a linear path through the lesson
Hyperlink new words and phrases to a glossary
Use the latest technology to provide a rich learning experience

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