Recent Action Research by a Teacher in Alberta (Nero, 2008)

question 41

Multiple Choice

Recent Action research by a teacher in Alberta (Nero, 2008) used email to connect Canadian 2^nd graders to classes in South Africa and Autstralia in the common quest to update information on "People in the world." Why might this be an example of a community of learners?

• A)because students co-operated to enhance each other's learning.
• B)because students developed friendships.
• C)because students learned to use a new tool for communication.
• D)because on-line communities are already "communities of learners".

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Definitions:

Unconsummated Transaction

A trade or deal that has been agreed upon in principle but has not been finalized or executed.

Levied

The act of imposing a tax, fee, or fine.

Surplus Created

The excess of production or supply over demand, resulting in a situation where the quantity of goods exceeds the quantity needed or demanded.

Purchase

The act of buying goods or services; the transaction process through which a buyer acquires products or services in exchange for money.