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TUTORIALS By Luis Q. Colón Ortiz BWP Tech Liaison
TUTORIALS
By
Luis Q. Colón Ortiz
BWP Tech Liaison
Instructional factors“Methodology”
Introducing the tutorial Questions and responses Judgment of responses Feedback about responses Remediation Organization and sequence of programs Learner control in tutorials
diagram
Introduction of the Tutorial
Presentation of Objectives should be stated in terms that learner can understand Should motivate learners demonstrating relevance
Stimulating prior knowledge Rich natural context facilitates learning outcomes
Pretesting To assess knowledge of prerequisites (ready for new
material) To assess knowledge of the final objectives (already
know the content of the lesson)
Example
Questions and Responses
The function of Questions Frequency of Questions Types of Questions Other Factors Affecting Quality of Question Use of Graphics in Questions Placement of Questions
Questions and Responses (cont.)
Mode of Response (keyboard,mouse, speech) Response Economy (short responses) The Response Prompt and the Typing Prompt
<type your response> or<click the best answer> Box or mark where typing will appear
Other types of Learner Interaction (take notes, make diagrams or create analogies)
Judgment of Responses
Types of Judgments Response is: correct, contains an expected or
unexpected error, neither right nor wrong Response Types
Multiple choice, Marking question, drawings or essays
General Judging Considerations Length, Time Limits, Help and Escape
Feedback about Responses
Feedback following: Format Errors Correct Responses Neutral Responses Content Errors
Positive and Corrective Feedback
Timing of feedback Types of feedback
graphics, audio/video
Subsequent Attempts
Remediation
Repeat information Provide restatements of information with
new and simpler wording
Organization and Sequence of Programs
Types of Information Organization Linear Tutorials Branching Tutorials Tutorials that Assess Learner Level and Adjust
Difficulty Level Organization Not Well Suited to the Tutorial
Methodology Exiting the Tutorial
Learner Control in Tutorials
Paging Review Help Asking for the answer
Summary
Instructional Factors Introduction of the Tutorial Question and Responses Judgment of Responses Feedback about Responses Remediation Organization and Sequence of Programs Learner control in Tutorials
OBJECTIVES
In this lesson you will:
Identify the verb tenses.
Use the right verb according to time expressions.
Introductory section
Present information
Questions and Responses
Judgeresponse
Feedback or Remediation
Closing
The Function Of Questions
Keep the learner attentive to the program Provide practice Encourage deeper processing Assess how well the learner remembers and
understands information
Frequency of Questions
Four-Part CyclePresent information
Feedback or remediation
Judge response
Question and response
Types of Questions
Alternate-response (objectives) Multiple Choice Marking question True or False (Yes/No) Match
Constructed-Response Completion Questions Short-Answer and
Essay Questions
Other Factors Affecting Quality of Questions
Assessing Comprehension Reading Level Abbreviations Negative Words Scrolling
Use of graphics in Questions
Graphics as the Context Graphics as Prompts
Placement of Questions
Before or after the information they assess Motivate learner Facilitate learning Focus attention
A Multiple-Choice Question
What country does this flag represent?
Spain
United States
Cuba
Puerto Rico
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A Marking Question
Mark the prepositions in the sentence below by clicking on them with the mouse.
The boy ran over the hill and under the
bridge on his way home.
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True or false Questions
T F
T
T
T
F
F
F
Faster film speed permits smaller aperture.
Slower film speed is better for faster action.
Greater ASA settings requires a flash.
Focusing is more accurate at maximum zoom.
PHOTOGRAPHY BASIS
Click on T or F for each statement below.
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A Matching Question
Match the countries with the flag. Click on the box with the right answer.
A
B
Puerto Rico
United States
B
A
A
B
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A Completion Questions
Complete this statement.
The three of rocks are sedimentary,
, and metamorphic.
Click on a box to type a word into it.
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Essay Questions
Short-Answer and Essay Questions
What is the primary element in the atmosphere?
Answer
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