Some of Your Colleagues Have Praised Computer Programs That Allow

question 37

Multiple Choice

Some of your colleagues have praised computer programs that allow students more latitude to decide what information they will view and the sequence in which they will view it. But before deciding if you will use such programs, you consult the research literature. What does the research say about the desirability of this feature?

• A) Students who are deficient in self-regulated learning skills learn more with programs that offer learner control.
• B) Many students become disoriented when allowed to control their path through a program.
• C) Boys learn more with programs that offer learner control.
• D) Students of all types learn more with programs that offer learner control.

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Definitions:

Substitution

The act of replacing one product, service, or material with another that performs the same function, often to achieve cost-savings or improve performance.

Recycling

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Supplier Selection

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Environmental Impact

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