Discuss how computer-based technology can be used to strengthen students' ability to process information. Then summarize the effect of multimedia, hypermedia, and virtual environment programs on learning and metacognition. What will be an ideal response?

Started by Fidela

Compare and contrast behaviorism with information-processing theory, considering these aspects in your discussion: identification with specific theorists/researchers, learner/environmental influence, observable/nonobservable phenomena, active/passive orientation. What will be an ideal response?

Started by Simon

Explain what metacognition is. What educational implications does this concept have?

Started by Yessenia

Explain the importance of the sensory register in the information-processing model for duration, sequence, control processes, sensory receptors, and status of information not processed. What will be an ideal response?

Started by Jerilyn

Discuss the differences between short-term memory (STM) and long-term memory (LTM) in terms of its position in the information-processing sequence, storage capacity, duration, control processes, and organization. What will be an ideal response?

Started by Elvis

If you decided to use computer-based instruction in your classroom with the goals of producing a high level of student engagement and meaningful learning, explain why virtual environments would be a good choice. What will be an ideal response?

Started by Argelia

What is the relationship between age and insight into one's own learning processes?

Started by Burton

Describe metacognition briefly and provide an example of metacognitive processing. What will be an ideal response?

Started by Arianne

Explain the relative merits of distributed versus massed practice. What will be an ideal response?

Started by Lavonne

How is information organized in long-term memory?

Started by Devona

Describe the capacity of and the duration of information in long-term memory. What will be an ideal response?

Started by Krysta

Under what condition is meaningful learning most likely to occur?

Started by Talitha

Describe how organization aids learning. What will be an ideal response?

Started by Davina

Define elaborative rehearsal and provide an example of this process. What will be an ideal response?

Started by Mignon

Describe the basic function of maintenance rehearsal and provide an example of this process. What will be an ideal response?

Started by Gaynelle

Describe the capacity of and the duration of information in short-term memory. What will be an ideal response?

Started by Hollie

How does past experience influence the information currently being processed?

Started by Terresa

Summarize the research on the effects of NCLB for three of the following outcomes: achievement, motivation of students and teachers, how teachers teach, the curriculum, the dropout rate, state standards and tests, and the use of supplemental education services. What will be an ideal response?

Started by Angeles

Describe the impact of attention on information in the sensory register. What will be an ideal response?

Started by Roland

Describe the five main requirements of the No Child Left Behind Act. What will be an ideal response?

Started by Hector