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| Author | : Rena M. Palloff |
| Publisher | : John Wiley & Sons |
| Total Pages | : 335 |
| Release | : 2009-12-30 |
| Genre | : Education |
| ISBN | : 0470605464 |
Building Online Learning Communities further explores the development of virtual classroom environments that foster a sense of community and empower students to take charge of their learning to successfully achieve learning outcomes. This is the second edition of the groundbreaking book by Rena Palloff and Keith Pratt and has been completely updated and expanded to include the most current information on effective online course development and delivery. A practical, hands-on guide, this resource is filled with illustrative case studies, vignettes, and examples from a wide variety of successful online courses. The authors offer proven strategies for handling challenges that include: Engaging students in the formation of an online learning community. Establishing a sense of presence online. Maximizing participation. Developing effective courses that include collaboration and reflection. Assessing student performance. Written for faculty in any distance learning environment, this revised edition is based on the authors many years of work in faculty development for online teaching as well as their extensive personal experience as faculty in online distance education. Rena M. Palloff and Keith Pratt share insights designed to guide readers through the steps of online course design and delivery.
| Author | : Stevenson, Carolyn N. |
| Publisher | : IGI Global |
| Total Pages | : 319 |
| Release | : 2019-08-30 |
| Genre | : Education |
| ISBN | : 1522598162 |
Effective communication is essential in every organization, including educational institutions. Often, members of the online community work in isolation. Collaboration across varying disciplines and departments can promote unique professional development activities and create a stronger connection to the entire online community. Enriching Collaboration and Communication in Online Learning Communities is a critical scholarly publication that supports communication and collaboration in online settings by focusing on the ways all members of the educational institution can create community to foster personal and professional growth for all. The book takes an in-depth look at communication strategies and challenges including managing conflict, working effectively in virtual teams, critical thinking, intercultural and cross-cultural communication, and online leadership. It is ideal for faculty, teachers, administrators, principles, curriculum developers, professionals, researchers, and students.
| Author | : Pozzi, Francesca |
| Publisher | : IGI Global |
| Total Pages | : 424 |
| Release | : 2010-09-30 |
| Genre | : Education |
| ISBN | : 1616929006 |
"This book provides a focused assessment of the peculiarities of online collaborative learning processes by looking at the strategies, methods, and techniques used to support and enhance debate and exchange among peers"--Provided by publisher.
| Author | : Niki Lambropoulos |
| Publisher | : IGI Global |
| Total Pages | : 428 |
| Release | : 2007 |
| Genre | : Computers |
| ISBN | : |
"This book is anchored in the concept that information technology empowers and enhances learners' capabilities adopting a learning summit on using the machine for the augmentation of human intellect for productivity, improvement, and innovation at individual, organizational, societal, national, and global levels"--Provided by publisher.
| Author | : Lindberg, J. Ola |
| Publisher | : IGI Global |
| Total Pages | : 354 |
| Release | : 2009-08-31 |
| Genre | : Business & Economics |
| ISBN | : 1605667811 |
"This book features innovative applications for the integration of technology into everyday teaching practices"--Provided by publisher.
| Author | : Sonja Hollins-Alexander |
| Publisher | : Corwin Press |
| Total Pages | : 130 |
| Release | : 2013-05-01 |
| Genre | : Education |
| ISBN | : 1452276684 |
Powerful collaborative learning—anytime, anyplace! Online learning seems like a perfect solution for cost-conscious districts and busy teachers, but can these programs also deliver high-caliber professional learning? Using one district’s success story as a model, this timely book shows you how to combine well-designed online instruction with the energy of peer-to-peer collaboration. At the heart of this book is a model that supports powerful professional learning that increases educator effectiveness and results for every student. Sonja Hollins-Alexander writes from her own experience building a successful online professional development (PD) program for a large urban district. Readers will find Research-based support for online PD and the author’s original Learner-Learner model A thorough planning guide and ten action steps for program development Best practices for managing staffing and resources Strategies for establishing a true community of learners online Discover how to create a sustainable online PD program that promotes collaboration and growth! "This book provides district and school leaders with a practical guide to shifting professional learning from more traditional ‘sit and get’ models to technology-enhanced models that foster collaboration and co-creation." —Catherine Huber, Principal Northwood Elementary, West Seneca, NY
| Author | : Sasha Barab |
| Publisher | : Cambridge University Press |
| Total Pages | : 484 |
| Release | : 2004-03-29 |
| Genre | : Computers |
| ISBN | : 9780521520812 |
| Author | : Rena M. Palloff |
| Publisher | : Jossey-Bass |
| Total Pages | : 246 |
| Release | : 1999-03-17 |
| Genre | : Computers |
| ISBN | : |
Written for faculty, instructors, and trainers in any distance learning environment, Building Learning Communities in Cyberspace shows how to create a virtual classroom environment that helps students excel academically, while fostering a sense of community. This practical, hands-on guide is filled with illustrative case studies, vignettes, and examples from a wide variety of successful online courses.
| Author | : Karen Kear |
| Publisher | : Routledge |
| Total Pages | : 290 |
| Release | : 2011-03-17 |
| Genre | : Education |
| ISBN | : 1136907823 |
Online and Social Networking Communities is a professional guide written for educational practitioners and trainers who wish to use online communication tools effectively in their teaching. Focusing on the student experience of learning in online communities, it addresses ‘web 2.0’ and other ‘social software’ tools and considers the role these technologies play in supporting student learning and building learning communities. The guide offers: real-world case studies and quality research must-have lists of useful resources guidance on building and supporting online learning communities discussion of how collaborative learning can be assessed coverage of wikis, forums, blogging, instant messaging, Second Life, Twitter, desktop videoconferencing and social networking sites such as Facebook. Online and Social Networking Communities helps educators and trainers develop a critical approach by exploring online learning from both the student’s and educator’s perspective. This practical guide provides the tools to help develop confident and thoughtful online educators, able to create successful and enjoyable learning experiences for their students.
| Author | : Management Association, Information Resources |
| Publisher | : IGI Global |
| Total Pages | : 2280 |
| Release | : 2018-03-02 |
| Genre | : Education |
| ISBN | : 1522554734 |
The rapid growth in online and virtual learning opportunities has created culturally diverse classes and corporate training sessions. Instruction for these learning opportunities must adjust to meet participant needs. Online Course Management: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications is a comprehensive reference source for the latest scholarly material on the trends, techniques, and management of online and distance-learning environments and examines the benefits and challenges of these developments. Highlighting a range of pertinent topics, such as blended learning, social presence, and educational online games, this multi-volume book is ideally designed for administrators, developers, instructors, staff, technical support, and students actively involved in teaching in online learning environments.
