ASC 111 Academic Transitions || with Error-free Solutions.
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ASC 111 A
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ASC 111 A
Why is lifelong learning valuable? correct answers Lifelong learning will be essential to acquiring and maintaining positions that help you contribute to the world, earn a living wage, and live out a passion
What does it mean to claim an education? correct answers Taking active responsibility fo...
ASC 111 Academic Transitions || with Error-free Solutions.
Why is lifelong learning valuable? correct answers Lifelong learning will be essential to
acquiring and maintaining positions that help you contribute to the world, earn a living wage,
and live out a passion
What does it mean to claim an education? correct answers Taking active responsibility for
learning and going above and beyond with required
Why does community have value? correct answers Provides motivation, accountability,
discussion, fun, critique, etc. to enrich and further our learning
What does "the one who does the work does the learning" mean? correct answers Your level of
understanding is a result of the hard work you put in to learn a concept
Do all learning strategies have the same value? correct answers No
What is a prime learning opportunity? correct answers Anytime all the resources are gathered to
fully understand the desired concept.
For example, asking questions in class
What is a syllabus? correct answers A contract between students and professor to introduce you
to the course
How many prime learning opportunities are needed to learn something well? correct answers
Three
How does testing aid learning? correct answers Testing forces students to retrieve info which
aids retention and retrieval of that info in the future
What is learning? correct answers Learning is the physical change of the brain (creating neuron
connections and strengthening neuron connections) that results in long-term potentiation
What is brain plasticity, and how does it relate to learning? correct answers Plasticity is the
brain's ability to adapt and change as a result of it experience. It is constantly changing as you
learn
What is long-term potentiation? correct answers Long term potentiation is a persistent
strengthening of the connection between neurons
Define and describe sensory information correct answers Sensory information is the information
we receive through our senses, it helps you perceive what is happening around you
Define and describe working memory correct answers Working memory is the conscious part of
your brain, what you are currently thinking about, it directs ideas, processes new information,
and temporarily holds ideas
, Define and describe long-term memory correct answers Long-term memory is where memories
are stored, constantly interacting with short term memory
Define and describe transfer correct answers Transfer is the ability to use some thing that you
have learned in a new situation
How does sensory information enter the working memory? correct answers Whatever we focus
on or pay attention to in our sensory information gets processed into our working memory
How does a fact or concept move from the working memory into long-term memory/what is the
most important factor in successful learning? correct answers A fact or concept moves from the
working memory into long-term memory through elaboration and retrieval.
Define elaboration correct answers Elaboration is a process of giving something meaning by
expressing it in your own words and connecting it to what you already know. For example,
analogies, personal/historical examples, pop culture references, diagrams
Define retrieval correct answers Retrieval is the ability to recall facts and concepts from
memory. For example, self testing, rereading notes and looking over old worksheets and tests,
using flashcards
Why are connections important for learning? correct answers Connections are important for
learning because they strengthen your ability to recall memories when needed. For example,
attempting to rewrite/re-draw a key process, concept, or set of ideas without notes, formulating
questions or practice quizzes based on material and responding unassisted, quizzing partner
without notes, old tests/quizzes, flashcards
Define and describe mindset correct answers Mindset is our beliefs that guide our engagement in
the learning process, how we view our ability to learn
Define and describe motivation correct answers Motivation is our desire/ability to act in pursuit
of our goals, how much we care and the effort we are willing to put into learning
Define and describe management correct answers Management is our strategies for controlling
our actions and behavior
How do mindset, motivation, and management impact learning? correct answers If we have a
better, more positive mindset, if we have more motivation, and if we have good ways of
managing our time, we are much more able to learn
What is metacognition? correct answers thinking about thinking
How does changing your metacognition impact your learning? correct answers By changing our
metacognition, we are able to learn in more efficient and effective ways
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