A D
B C
Upper Right
Lower Left Lower Right
Upper Left
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Case studies
Web research
Visuals, graphics
Spreadsheets
Calculators Open-ended questions
Charts
Worked problems
Critical analysis
Databases
Websites
Bulleted text
Wizard
*Electronic performance support system
Virtual tours
Student portfolio
Simulations
EPSS*
Articles, e-reading FAQs
Self-paced
Asynchronous
Live
Synchronous
Colors
Graphic devices
Icons, graphic user interface
Real-time Metaphors Flash
Modeling
Animation Photos
Discovery activities
Video
Games Brainstorming
Evaluation
Pre- and posttests
Course map
Timelines Tutorial
Audio clips
Online mentoring
Polls
Dictionaries Outlines
Bookmarks
Read me
Checklists
Blogs, weblogs
Tests
Task-oriented reference
Log-in Practice
Feedback
Concrete examples Listserv
Quizzes
(True/false, multiple choice)
Written testimonials
Online journal
Stories
Online community
Collaborative learning
Music
e-chat Personal agent
Discussion forums/groups
Voice chat
Role play
Multimedia Whiteboard
Voice-over

A

• Lectures
• Facts
• Research findings
• Higher-order reasoning
• Critical thinking
• Case studies, reference books,
readings
• Use of experts
• Applied logic
• Metacognition
• Theories
• Technical approache

B

• Outlines
• Quizzes
• Practice
• Checklists, timelines
• Sequenced learning
• Policies, procedures
• Organization, summaries
• Who, what, why, when, where
• Exercises with steps
• Structured problem solving
• Clear examples, case studies,
references

C

• Cooperative and team learning
• Group discussions, chat
• Role playing
• Drama
• Body language
• Sharing personal experiences
• Listening and sharing ideas
• Writing, storytelling, and scenarios
• Auditory, musical, and rhythmic
• Physical, kinesthetic activities
• Interviews

D

• Brainstorming
• Discovery learning
• Metaphors
• Active imagination
• Creativity
• Illustrations, pictures
• Simulations
• Mindmapping, synthesis
• Holistic exercises
• Storyboarding
• Visualization, mental pictures