A quiz was developed by Diana Quinn to support learners who were new to the
online role-play environment.
The quiz was a standard multiple choice quiz, with a correct answer option
selected. The purpose of the quiz was to build learner confidence within the
online learning environment prior to commencing the 3 week online role-play
exercise, that is it provides a self-assessment induction for learners on the
educational processes associated with the content/activity, not the
content/activity itself.
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1. How often do you
need to check the online media resources during the role-play?
a) daily
b) once every other day
c) several times a day
d) consult when preparing the role profile
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Question feedback
The online media links continually informs the role-play. You will need to
delegate group members to review media regularly.
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2. Each role is managed
by a group of students. Will the development of team skills within this group
be assessed?
a) No
b) I don't know
c) Yes
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Question feedback
Development of Graduate quality 4, the ability to collaborate within a team,
will be assessed by peer review at the end of the role-play.
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3. Indicate which of
the following are assessable items
a) team skills and behaviour
b) discussion forums in role play
c) role profile
d) email in role play
e) online chats in role play
f) position paper
g) debriefing paper
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Question feedback
All these are assessable
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4. Each country in
the role play is played by
a) a student assisted by a moderator
b) an individual student
c) a team of students and a moderator
d) a team of students
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Question feedback
The students, working as a team play the role of the country in the
role-play. Their commination and discussions are monitored and influenced by
the moderator, but the moderator does not play a country role.
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5. Correctly order
the following list of assessable tasks within the role play exercise
a) position statement
b) role profile
c) peer review of group work
d) debriefing (role summary document)
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Question feedback
The correct order is:
role profile
position statement
debriefing (role summary document)
peer review of group work
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6. In which folder
are the organisational charts of the UN available on the role-play web site?
a) Forums
b) Scenario
c) Instructions
d) Profiles
e) Position statements
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Question feedback
The instruction folder.
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7. How will your
development of international and cultural sensitivity be assessed in the role
play exercise?
a) A reflective statement and evidence provided in the debriefing document
b) My peers will comment on my development of Graduate quality 7
c) The moderator will review all my email and discussion posts and see how I
develop over the weeks of the role play
d) All of the above
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Question feedback
The debriefing paper is required to contain evidence and a reflective statement
on your personal development of international and cultural sensitivity. This
will be assessed.
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8. If you wanted to
communicate with members of your country team the place to do this would be
a) Our country's chat room (Meeting)
b) Our country's discussion forum
c) email with aliases
d) face to face meeting
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Question feedback
There are many options available to communicate with your fellow country
players. Discussion groups (share documents), chat (real time communication)
and email are preferred, but face to face meetings may also be possible.
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9. What should I do
if I am having trouble with the role-play?
a) review the web site
b) alert the moderator of your difficulty
c) ask fellow country players for help
d) contact the computer helpdesk
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Question feedback
All of the above options may be correct, depending on what type of problem
you are experiencing.
If you have technical issues, try your group and if no joy, try the computer
help desk and alert the moderator.
If you are having trouble with your character, try your group first and if
not happy try the moderator.
If your group is not working then the moderator may be able to help. Also
consider the Working in teams web site:
http://www.unisanet.unisa.edu.au/TeamsStudents/
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