Kingsway Practice Unit 12

Section C 15(i) It means 'when seen or examined quickly for the first time.' (ii) They put too low a value on it. (iii)'There are those who have serious reservations about its effectiveness.' 16. email - the instant transfer of information. chat sessions- the interaction of students and exchange of ideas. 17. (i) 'Learning in the traditional classroom provides an interactive environment that promotes the open exchange of ideas.' 'First- hand interaction with the educator also allows for ideas to be exchanged or refined.' (ii) Lucas can say that the traditional classroom sometimes encourages passive learning, especially with shy students who may never speak up in class. 18. How much they will learn and how much they can contribute in their future careers. 19. Points for summary: (a) online learning allows for learning in distant or disadvantaged locations (b) convenient requiring only a home computer with Internet access (c) Transfer of information is facilitated through email (d) Learning is enhanced through chat sessions (e) Allows for more individual attention (f) Online learning is not effective for complex subjects (g) Can isolate students from one another and the instructor (h) Little research done to evaluate its effectiveness.