Educational Aspects of Technology, Alternative Education, Education Online, Computers & Technology in Education, Web Directories & Guides - Education
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Overview
Research-based with practical applications, this material has been created for both the novice and experienced instructor. Readers will receive helpful, step-by-step advice and detailed examples that will assist in the development of distance education and "virtual interaction." Written by an expert, this book offers a practical, applicable, hands-on approach that takes you--whether a novice or have some experience--through all the steps of high-quality course development, on-line teaching, and on-line assessment. It will help with the design and teaching of a course that is performance based, performance assessed, and collaborative (and not merely the "Remember all this and regurgitate it on demand" type of course that is all too prevalent). Throughout, you'll see actual examples from successfully-developed on-line courses, so you can more easily bridge the gap between theory and practice. The book begins with a helpful, concise summary of the basics, including selecting a courseware (software) package for delivering your course, fulfilling the four basic psychological needs that are so crucial to any learning environment, designing a performance-based curriculum, and creating performance-based assessments. As the author emphasizes, "You should organize your course around the learner, not the teacher." This handbook shows you exactly how. The handbook helps plan on-line activities and resources, explains what can and cannot be copied from various sources, offers advice on selecting computer hardware, creating on-line discussion groups, providing student support, making the course visually attractive, and assists in designing a course evaluation.Also included are photos of monitor screens, captured from various on-line courses, to illustrate points or clarify applications. For anyone interested in internet opportunities.Editorials
Internet Book Watch
In Designing And Teaching An On-Line Course, Dr. Heidi Schweizer (a pioneer in on-line graduate level academic course work) outlines the research and implementation strategies for creating web-based learning environments. Examples from successful on-line courses are integrated throughout; "it's Your Turn" sections give readers an opportunity to try their skills at developing and teaching an on-line course; "On-line Insights" offers comments from previous on-line students addressing instructor and course designer goals, as well as the learning needs of students; illustrations throughout the text offer sample screens as viewed by on-line students; and answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs) from noted experts in this new and emerging educational field. Designing And Teaching An On-Line Course is a basic, seminal, benchmark, "how to" introduction that is highly recommended, invaluable reading for anyone charged with the responsibility of creating and implementing an on-line course of instruction regardless of topic category or subject matter.—Internet Book Watch
Book Details
Published
May 5, 1999
Publisher
Allyn & Bacon
Pages
121
Format
Paperback
ISBN
9780205303212