Used to introduce a summary and concluding statements
What is "in short"
100
Interaction between two people.
What is "one-on-one"?
100
Planned for, expected.
What is "intended"?
100
What is one of the challenges of finding a mentor?
Finding someone who is an expert in your field, or finding someone to work with you, or finding someone who is a good fit, or finding someone who is not constrained by geography or time.
100
Which avatar definition is used in the article?
a. person or animal who is really a god in human or animal form
b. a person who represents an idea or quality
c. a picture of a person or animal that represents someone in an online game, chat room, etc.
C
200
Used to emphasize what you have just said.
What is "in fact"?
200
Happy to do something.
What is "ready and willing"?
200
Divide.
What is "split"?
200
What is one of the benefits that researchers have found about mentoring?
Earlier promotion, higher pay, deeper social integration, increased network and job opportunities, better career satsfaction and improved academic performance.
200
Why does the author refer to Star trek?
To make the point that people feel safer online (virtual world) because there is less perceived risk.
300
Used when you add information that contrasts what you just said.
What is "however" or "although", or "even though"?
300
In the background, not visible.
What is "behind the scenes"?
300
Increase.
What is "boost"?
300
Which challenge does not present problems for online mentoring?
Finding a mentor who is not constrained by space, time or geography.
300
What is one benefit for students using avatars as online mentors?
Avatar is available online more often/ students feel less embarrassed to ask questions / interface doesn't change
400
Used to introduce a result.
What is "thus", "thereby", or "consequently"?
400
Opposite personality.
What is "alter-ego"?
400
Star Trek room where you can view projected 3D holographic images.
What is "a holodeck"?
400
Who is really giving the advice and answering the questions that the students ask their avatar-mentors?
Teachers/ volunteer mentors / experts
400
Why should avatars be designed to be more interesting to students?
Because it adds to user's sense of ownership and identity with the avatar, boost interst and motivation for interacting with the avatar = enhanced learning.
500
Used to say that although something is true of one thing, it is not true of another.
What is "whereas"?
500
A burden; hard to deal with.
What is "sit too heavily on one's shoulders"?
500
To try to solve a problem.
What is "address"?
500
How should an avatar be designed to make it more interesting to students?
It should be customized to be similar in background, age, looks and dress to its intended audience.
500
What is the benefit for teachers using online avatars?
The job of answering questions doesn't fall on only one person/ job can be shared.