Each Webtutor may include chapter learning objectives, online course preparation, study sheets, glossary flashcards, discussion topics, web links, and an online forum to exchange notes and questions. In addition online chapter quizzes are provided in various formats including, matching exercises, true-false questions, short-answer, and multiple-choice questions with immediate feedback for correct and incorrect answers. Multiple-choice questions also include rationales for right and wrong choices.
Each Webtutor may include chapter learning objectives, online course preparation, study sheets, glossary flashcards, discussion topics, web links, and an online forum to exchange notes and questions. In addition online chapter quizzes are provided in various formats including, matching exercises, true-false questions, short-answer, and multiple-choice questions with immediate feedback for correct and incorrect answers. Multiple-choice questions also include rationales for right and wrong choices.
- Learning Links provide students with practice searching the web for information. Learners choose from a variety of web links and report back findings to their instructor through e-mail.- Discussion Questions enable distance learning students to take part in a stimulating classroom discussion.- Glossary provides term, definition, pronunciation and illustrations for select terms.- Easy-to-use tools help you customize the course to your needs.- Class Notes are helpful tips for students to remember word parts, and provide further clarification and expansion of text material.- Online Exercises including quizzes, self-test questions, pretest, mid-term and final exam with rationale for right and wrong answers provide students with immediate feedback and guidance for further study.- Frequently Asked Questions related to each chapter provide answers to questions asked by other students. Students using Web Tutor can gain valuable information by paying close attention to these questions and answers just as students would in the classroom.
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