Learning in a digital age/LiDA101/PLE/Quiz

The questions which follow provide a basic knowledge test of selected concepts covered in this learning pathway: Establish a personal learning environment.

The questions published at the end of each learning pathway are re-used for the knowledge test for learners interested in earning a digital badge or certificate of participation for the Digital skills for online learning (LiDA101) micro-course. Please consult the Certify participation page for more information.

True - false questions

Indicate whether the following statements are true or false:

• Twitter is an example of a blog publishing platform
  • True
    • No. Twitter is an example of a micro-blogging platform
  • False
    • Correct.
• A learning management system is an example of a PLE
  • True
    • No. Access to the institutional learning management system may form part of a PLE, but it is not an example of a PLE as intended by LiDA101
  • False
    • Correct.
• Learners can establish a PLE for free
  • True
    • Correct. It is possible to establish a PLE using no-cost services.
  • False
    • No. While a learner could include a paid service within a PLE, it is not a requirement.
• User selection of online technologies for a PLE enables learners to retain access to their content after the course is finished.
  • True
    • Correct. Managing your own content online will ensure your retain access after the course is finished.
  • False
    • No. Course discussions and learner contributions via an institutional learning management system will not typically be accessible after you have completed the course.

Multiple choice questions

• In the context of THIS LiDA101 micro-course, the abbreviation PLE refers to:
  • Photoluminescence excitation
    • Incorrect. In the context of this online course on digital skills, we do not cover photoluminescence excitation. However, PLE is used as the abbreviation for specific type of photoluminescence - but not the meaning of the abbreviation for the LiDA101 course.
  • Prior Learning from Experience
    • Incorrect. The abbreviation PLE can be used for Prior Learning from Experience, but in the context of this course it means something else.
  • Personal Learning Environment
    • Yes, PLE refers to “Personal Learning Environment” in the context of the LiDA101 course.
  • Public Liability Excess
    • Incorrect. This is a concept from the insurance industry and which falls outside of the context of the LiDA101 course.
• Which of the following statements best describes the structure of an online PLE:
  • The learner in the center interacts with different online websites and software applications distributed on the Internet.
    • Yes, this is the best description of a PLE from the options listed.
  • Learners access a single website for all the course resources, discussions and online quizzes.
    • Incorrect. A single software application does not adequately represent a distributed PLE
  • The collection of software applications learners have installed on their personal computers
    • Incorrect. Local software applications do not necessarily connect to the Internet and would therefore restrict the ability to establish an online environment.
  • Massive open online learning (MOOC) platform.
    • Incorrect. A MOOC platform may form part of a PLE, but on its own it will not constitute an online PLE.
• A “blog” is:
  • A social media website used for digital messaging between individuals
    • Incorrect. This is a feature of a social media platform rather than a blogging platform.
  • A social media website for posting short messages restricted to 280 characters
    • Incorrect. This is a description of a micro-blogging platform rather than a blogging platform.
  • A website used for publishing your own content online.
    • Yes, a blog is an online platform usually run by an individual or small group to regularly publish online content.
  • An online question and answer website used for sharing information.
    • Incorrect. This is not a typical use of a blog platform.
• Indicate which one of the following statements about a PLE is FALSE:
  • Establishing a PLE can improve your digital skills for online learning.
    • This statement is true. setting up a PLE can improve digital skills.
  • A learning management system (virtual learning environment) platform can be incorporated into your PLE.
    • This statement is true. A learning management system can be incorporated as one of the applications in a larger PLE.
  • All institutions offering online learning use PLEs to deliver their courses.
    • Correct. This statement is false. There are many institutions that provide online learning without the requirement for learners to establish a PLE.
  • PLE’s enable learners to collaborate with each other outside of the online course platform.
    • This statement is true. Learners can collaborate with each other through comments, interactions and collaborative authoring tools within a PLE.