Which One of the Following Uses of a Computer in Instruction

question 7

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following uses of a computer in instruction is most similar to an authentic activity?

• A)A computer game that promotes automaticity for basic math facts
• B)A computer simulation that allows students to conduct an experiment
• C)A computer-based instructional program that teaches the basics of first aid
• D)A computer-based instructional program that teaches the various parts of the human digestive system

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Definitions:

Trophic Level

The position an organism occupies in a food chain, based on its source of nutrition and energy.

Energy

Capacity to do work and bring about change; occurs in a variety of forms.

Atmosphere

The layers of gas surrounding a planet, held in place by gravity, and composed of various gases that protect and sustain life on Earth by absorbing ultraviolet solar radiation, warming the surface through heat retention, and reducing temperature extremes between day and night.

Photosynthesis

The process by which green plants and some other organisms use sunlight to synthesize foods from carbon dioxide and water. Photosynthesis in plants generally involves the green pigment chlorophyll and generates oxygen as a byproduct.