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Technology-Enabled Collaborative Learning and Peer Interaction

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Which of the following is NOT a benefit of technology-enabled collaborative learning?

  1. Increased student engagement

  2. Improved critical thinking skills

  3. Reduced student isolation

  4. Increased teacher workload


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Technology-enabled collaborative learning can actually reduce teacher workload by providing students with more opportunities to learn from each other and by automating certain tasks, such as grading.

Which of the following is NOT a type of technology-enabled collaborative learning?

  1. Computer-supported collaborative learning (CSCL)

  2. Web-based collaborative learning (WBCL)

  3. Mobile-based collaborative learning (MBCL)

  4. Face-to-face collaborative learning


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Face-to-face collaborative learning is not a type of technology-enabled collaborative learning because it does not involve the use of technology.

Which of the following is NOT a key element of effective technology-enabled collaborative learning?

  1. Student-centered learning

  2. Teacher facilitation

  3. Peer interaction

  4. Technology integration


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Technology integration is not a key element of effective technology-enabled collaborative learning because it is simply the process of using technology in the classroom. The other three elements are more important for creating a collaborative learning environment.

Which of the following is NOT a type of peer interaction that can occur in technology-enabled collaborative learning?

  1. Sharing information

  2. Providing feedback

  3. Negotiating meaning

  4. Arguing


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Arguing is not a type of peer interaction that can occur in technology-enabled collaborative learning because it is not a productive way to learn. The other three types of peer interaction are all positive and can help students to learn from each other.

Which of the following is NOT a challenge of technology-enabled collaborative learning?

  1. Ensuring that all students have access to technology

  2. Training teachers to use technology effectively

  3. Creating a positive learning environment

  4. Managing student behavior


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Creating a positive learning environment is not a challenge of technology-enabled collaborative learning because it is something that teachers should always strive to do, regardless of whether or not they are using technology. The other three challenges are all specific to technology-enabled collaborative learning.

Which of the following is NOT a way to promote peer interaction in technology-enabled collaborative learning?

  1. Using online discussion boards

  2. Having students work on group projects

  3. Encouraging students to share their work with each other

  4. Having students compete against each other


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Having students compete against each other is not a way to promote peer interaction in technology-enabled collaborative learning because it creates a negative learning environment. The other three strategies are all positive and can help students to learn from each other.

Which of the following is NOT a way to assess student learning in technology-enabled collaborative learning?

  1. Observing students as they work together

  2. Collecting student work

  3. Administering quizzes and tests

  4. Having students self-assess their work


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Administering quizzes and tests is not a way to assess student learning in technology-enabled collaborative learning because it does not measure students' ability to collaborate with others. The other three strategies are all valid ways to assess student learning in this context.

Which of the following is NOT a best practice for teachers when using technology-enabled collaborative learning?

  1. Providing students with clear instructions

  2. Monitoring student progress

  3. Intervening when students are struggling

  4. Grading students on their individual work


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Grading students on their individual work is not a best practice for teachers when using technology-enabled collaborative learning because it does not encourage students to collaborate with each other. The other three strategies are all positive and can help teachers to create a successful collaborative learning environment.

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of peer interaction in technology-enabled collaborative learning?

  1. Increased student engagement

  2. Improved critical thinking skills

  3. Reduced student isolation

  4. Increased student anxiety


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Increased student anxiety is not a benefit of peer interaction in technology-enabled collaborative learning because it can make it difficult for students to learn. The other three benefits are all positive and can help students to learn from each other.

Which of the following is NOT a type of technology that can be used to support technology-enabled collaborative learning?

  1. Online discussion boards

  2. Video conferencing

  3. Social media

  4. Word processors


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Word processors are not a type of technology that can be used to support technology-enabled collaborative learning because they do not allow students to collaborate with each other in real time. The other three technologies can all be used to support technology-enabled collaborative learning.

Which of the following is NOT a way to use technology to promote peer interaction in technology-enabled collaborative learning?

  1. Using online discussion boards

  2. Having students work on group projects

  3. Encouraging students to share their work with each other

  4. Having students use social media to connect with each other


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Having students use social media to connect with each other is not a way to use technology to promote peer interaction in technology-enabled collaborative learning because social media is not a platform that is designed for educational purposes. The other three strategies are all positive and can help students to learn from each other.

Which of the following is NOT a challenge of peer interaction in technology-enabled collaborative learning?

  1. Ensuring that all students have equal opportunities to participate

  2. Managing student conflict

  3. Encouraging students to take risks

  4. Preventing students from cheating


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Preventing students from cheating is not a challenge of peer interaction in technology-enabled collaborative learning because it is not a problem that is unique to this type of learning. Cheating is a problem that can occur in any learning environment, regardless of whether or not technology is used. The other three challenges are all specific to peer interaction in technology-enabled collaborative learning.

Which of the following is NOT a way to overcome the challenges of peer interaction in technology-enabled collaborative learning?

  1. Providing students with clear instructions

  2. Training students on how to collaborate effectively

  3. Creating a positive learning environment

  4. Using technology to monitor student activity


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Using technology to monitor student activity is not a way to overcome the challenges of peer interaction in technology-enabled collaborative learning because it does not address the root causes of these challenges. The other three strategies are all positive and can help teachers to create a successful collaborative learning environment.

Which of the following is NOT a way to assess the effectiveness of technology-enabled collaborative learning?

  1. Collecting student feedback

  2. Observing students as they work together

  3. Analyzing student work

  4. Administering quizzes and tests


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Administering quizzes and tests is not a way to assess the effectiveness of technology-enabled collaborative learning because it does not measure students' ability to collaborate with others. The other three strategies are all valid ways to assess the effectiveness of this type of learning.

Which of the following is NOT a way to use technology to support peer interaction in technology-enabled collaborative learning?

  1. Using online discussion boards

  2. Having students work on group projects

  3. Encouraging students to share their work with each other

  4. Having students use social media to connect with each other


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Having students use social media to connect with each other is not a way to use technology to support peer interaction in technology-enabled collaborative learning because social media is not a platform that is designed for educational purposes. The other three strategies are all positive and can help students to learn from each other.

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