Effective Communication in Online Learning
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What does openness in terms of place in open education imply?

  • Learning can take place anywhere and at any time (correct)
  • Learning only takes place in the classroom
  • Learning is limited to online platforms only
  • Learning is restricted to the university campus

    • What is the meaning of 'open' in the context of computer science?

  • Limited access to educational materials
  • Accessibility to only university students
  • Free and unrestricted distribution of the source code (correct)
  • Restricted access to online courses

    • What is the term coined by David Wiley in 1998?

  • Open Educational Resources (OER)
  • Open Content (correct)
  • Flexible Learning
  • Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)

    • What is the result of the Open Content movement?

    <p>The emergence of Open Educational Resources (OER) and Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is flexibility in open and distance learning?

    <p>Flexibility in place, time, and pace</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the benefits of open and distance learning?

    <p>Flexibility</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of flexibility in open and distance learning?

    <p>Learning at any time and place</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used to describe educational content that can be reused, revised, remixed, and redistributed?

    <p>Open Content</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the consequence of peripheral or passive participation in collaborative discussion?

    <p>Insight into a topic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary avenue for expressing learning and mastery of concepts in online courses?

    <p>Communication with others</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of taking notes while listening?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic of effective responses to online discussion forums?

    <p>Relating to key concepts and provoking peers to think more insightfully</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of listening involves evaluating the message?

    <p>Critical or Analytical Listening</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is discursive or dialogical skills in online learning?

    <p>Ability to discuss issues and debate ideas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of the teacher in open and distance learning?

    <p>Guide</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an important responsibility of e-learners?

    <p>Locating, reading, and analyzing assignments</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the teacher do to maintain group harmony?

    <p>Weaves together various discussion threads and course components</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the focus of Emphatic or Therapeutic Listening?

    <p>To provide emotional support</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main goal of the teacher as an instructor in open and distance learning?

    <p>To provide instruction about the contents of the learning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is netiquette in online learning?

    <p>A set of rules for online communication</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of Active or Attentive Listening?

    <p>To understand the speaker's words and message</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is effective communication important in online learning?

    <p>To express learning and mastery of concepts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who described the role of the open and distance learning teacher as that of a tour guide?

    <p>Bull</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do students listen to their lecturers?

    <p>For academic purposes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of listening involves listening for pure pleasure?

    <p>Appreciative Listening</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the outcome of the teacher taking on the role of a guide in open and distance learning?

    <p>Loss of control of the learning environment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the consequence of avoiding monosyllable responses in online discussion forums?

    <p>Enhanced understanding of concepts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the benefit of taking notes while listening?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the teacher guiding students towards key concepts and ideas?

    <p>To help students recognize their abilities and gain self-confidence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the teacher do to support students in open and distance learning?

    <p>Provides individual support to the students</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of listening in academic settings?

    <p>To understand the speaker's words and message</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the outcome of the teacher's guidance in open and distance learning?

    <p>Students gain self-confidence and recognize their abilities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary way we receive sounds when listening?

    <p>Through our ears</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the brain when we listen?

    <p>To convert sounds into meaningful bits</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the ranking of listening among the basic language skills?

    <p>First</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where do you typically listen to lectures?

    <p>In the classroom</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who are some people you listen to at home?

    <p>Parents, siblings and friends</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the last step in becoming an effective listener?

    <p>Steps to becoming an effective listener</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the reference section in the module?

    <p>To provide sources for further reading</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the title of Unit 1?

    <p>Listening</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Openness in Education

    • Openness in education removes the boundary of the educational institution, allowing learning to take place anywhere and anytime.
    • With the use of smartphones, learners can access materials anywhere, at any time, making learning more convenient.

    Openness to Ideas

    • The concept of openness to ideas means that educational institutions should open up their courseware, allowing for the free and unrestricted distribution of educational content.
    • This movement has led to the birth of Open Educational Resources (OER) and Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs).

    Flexibility in Open and Distance Learning

    • Flexibility is a key benefit of open and distance learning, allowing learners to learn at their own pace, anytime and anywhere.
    • Flexibility can be examined in three areas: place, time, and pace.

    The Role of the Teacher in Open and Distance Learning

    • The teacher's role is to keep discussion tracks, contribute special knowledge and insights, weave together various discussion threads and course components, and maintain group harmony.
    • The teacher becomes a team member, losing total control of the learning environment.
    • The teacher's role changes from information transmitter to a guide who arranges learner-centered experiences.

    Types of Listening

    • There are four types of listening: active or attentive listening, critical or analytical listening, emphatic or therapeutic listening, and appreciative listening.
    • Each type of listening has its own purpose and focus.

    Effective Communication

    • Effective communication is crucial in online learning, requiring learners to express their learning and mastery of concepts through online discussion forums and chat rooms.
    • Effective responses should relate to key concepts, provoke peers to think more insightfully, and provide examples or readings to enhance understanding.

    Study Skills for the Distance Learner

    • Listening is an essential study skill for distance learners, requiring strategies for efficient listening, understanding the types and purposes of listening, and overcoming barriers to effective listening.
    • Effective listening involves understanding the speaker's message, evaluating the message, and providing emotional support.

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