Essay Questions. The point value and required word count for your answer is at the end of each question. 100 total points possible. Do not restate the question in you answer—just get right to the answer.

1.     Choose a learning theory and an instructional topic, and describe how the design of a CBI product on your chosen topic would be influenced by your chosen learning theory. (300 to 400 words) 20 points.

2.     When creating a computer-based instructional product, why is it important and valuable to create a flowchart and storyboards? (300 to 400 words) 15 points.

3.     In this course we used PowerPoint as a tool for creating an instructional product. PowerPoint is a limited authoring tool at best. Why do I say this? What does it lack? Conversely, what are the good reasons to use PowerPoint to create an instructional product? Include in your answer a brief definition and description of the class of software known as “authoring tools” and why they exist. (300 to 400 words) 15 points.

4.     Macromedia Flash is a drawing/animation/website creation tool, which we have used as an authoring tool. Briefly explain the pros and cons of using Flash specifically for designing and delivering an instructional product. (300 to 400 words) 15 points.

5.     Explain the commonalities and differences between content management systems and course management systems. (250 to 300 words) 15 points.

6.     RSS is a specification for syndicating (distributing) web content. Why is RSS important from an instructional viewpoint? How can it be used instructionally? (200 to 250 words) 10 points.

7. A wiki is a website that makes it very simple for users to add pages, modify content collaboratively, and track changes. How  can a wiki be used to potentially support learning? In your answer, go beyond what we have done in this course. What are the instructional limitations of a wiki? (200 to 250 words) 10 points.