Comprehension Questions 1
Distance learning has existed for a long time. What is one earlier example of distance learning given in the text ?
it includes students being sent a series of weekly lessons by mail.
What is the basic means of communication in distance learning?
Technology/ Internet
Which collocation in the text stands for "online course"
Virtual classroom (parag 2)
In paragraph 1, line 1, "it"refers to _____________
distance learning
Distance learning can take place at any time or location. What does this fexibility provide to the students?
They can learn at their own pace ( parag.3, line 15)
What is one advantage of face-to-face learning over distance learning for students?
The teacher and the student have the opportunity to develop a personal relationship. (parag.2)
Find the word from the text which means "an observable fact or event"
Phenomenon (n)
In paragraph 3, line 5, "he or she" refers to ____
the teacher
What are the 2 most important personality traits of the learners who would like to get distance learning?
- being well-organized
- being self-disciplined
- being highy motivated
What is one common point of distance learning and face-to-face learning?
Teacher's role ( as the guide) Paragrap 3
Parag.1 line 9, the word "credible" can be replaced by
reliable/ trustworthy/ dependable/believable
In paragraph 4, line 2, "they" refer to _______
distance and face-to-face learning
Paragraph 3 states that 'all the usual elements of the teacher's role are necessary' in any kind of instruction. Write one of these elements.
- helping students understand the key course sections
- deciding how to present and sequence the material and topics
- creating assignments
- helping with resources / providing feedback / answering questions
What is the most evident difference between distance learning and face-to-face learning?
The way of instruction ( paragraph 2, line 2)
Find the word which means "in a distant way" in paragraph 2
remotely ( paragraph 2, line 8)
In paragraph 2, line 13, "this" refers to _______
learning at any time and in any location with distance education
Do you think this author generally approves or disapproves of distance learning? Why?
The author does not seem to take a side on this. / He or she states that it is difficult to say whether one form of learning is better than the other.
Why can online learning be slightly impersonal?
Because the teacher and student rarely meet/ As student and teacher rarely meet, it may be more difficult for the teacher to understand the student's learning needs.
In parag.3 line 9, the phrase in sequence means
in order / in an arrangement/ in progression/ range
In paragraph 2, line 24, "this" refers to _________
Not meeting the students ( because of distance)