vocab 14
what is instructional method
the basic techniques teaches use to promote learning.
what is a model
a real example that shows the characteristics of excellence.
what is role playing
a learners centered simulation that involves students in acting out a role but without a script.
what is TEACH act of 2002
an act that allows some use of copyrighted material for educational purposes.
what is open ended questions
a question that requires deeper thought and more than a few words.
what is copyright
the body of exclusive rights granted by laws of the United states to copyright owners for protection of their work.
what is a skit
a learner centered simulation that involves students in acting out stories based on scripts written by the teacher or students.
what is distance education
a learning situation in which the teacher and student are not in the same location
what is teacher centered method
a method in which the teachers role is to present the information that students are to learn and to direct their learning process.
what is accredited
a school that has passed a quality assessment.
what is individual accountability
a way to access each student's participation and learning.
what is virtual school
a school that exists only online
what is simulation
a method that puts students in situations that feel real.
what is plagiarism
the use of someone else original words or ideas without giving that person credit.
what is experimental lab
learning that takes place when students actually experience and then reflect on their learning.
what is acceptable use policy
a form that students are often required to sign indicating that they know understand and will follow the rules for use of digital devices .
what is critical thinking
the complex combinations of skills, that require higher order of thinking .
what is multimedia
a technique for combining several forms of media to express an idea .
what is interdisciplinary learning
an educational process in which two or more subject areas are integrated with the goal of nurturing heightened learning.
what is flipped classroom
a way of engaging students in learning that gives students opportunities to engage in course context outside of and prior to gathering in a physical or virtual classroom.