Open Learning And Teaching In Educational Communities

Author : Olaf Zawacki-Richter,Terry Anderson
Publisher : Athabasca University Press
Page : 520 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2014-06-01
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781927356623

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Online Distance Education by Olaf Zawacki-Richter,Terry Anderson Pdf

Online Distance Education: Towards a Research Agenda offers a systematic overview of the major issues, trends, and areas of priority in online distance education research. In each chapter, an international expert or team of experts provides an overview of one timely issue in online distance education, summarizing major research on the topic, discussing theoretical insights that guide the research, posing questions and directions for future research, and discussing the implications for distance education practice as a whole. Intended as a primary reference and guide for distance educators, researchers, and policymakers, Online Distance Education addresses aspects of distance education practice that have often been marginalized, including issues of cost and economics, concerns surrounding social justice, cultural bias, the need for faculty professional development, and the management and growth of learner communities. At once soundly empirical and thoughtfully reflective, yet also forward-looking and open to new approaches to online and distance teaching, this text is a solid resource for researchers in a rapidly expanding discipline.

Author : Christoph Rensing,Sara de Freitas,Tobias Ley,Pedro J. Munoz-Merino
Publisher : Springer
Page : 620 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2014-08-13
Category : Education
ISBN : 9783319112008

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Open Learning and Teaching in Educational Communities by Christoph Rensing,Sara de Freitas,Tobias Ley,Pedro J. Munoz-Merino Pdf

This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 9th European Conference on Technology Enhanced Learning, EC-TEL 2014, held in Graz, Austria, in September 2014. The 27 full papers and 18 short papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected from 165 submissions. They address topics such as informal learning, self-regulated and self-directed learning, reflective learning, inquiry based learning, communities of learners and communities of practice, learning design, learning analytics, personalization and adaptation, social media, computer supported collaborative learning, massive open online courses, schools and universities of the future.

Author : Rocci Luppicini
Publisher : IAP
Page : 377 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2007-08-01
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781607525981

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Online Learning Communities by Rocci Luppicini Pdf

This book makes a contribution to the field of distance education by presenting key perspectives on the state of the field and examining and discussing specific current trends and issues faced by the distance learning community. To this end, the book brings together Quarterly Review of Distance Education’s most respected authors and other internationally known experts in the field of distance education to provide insight into a wide array of themes revolving around current work on communities of learning in distance education.

Author : Rena M. Palloff,Keith Pratt
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 335 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2009-12-30
Category : Education
ISBN : 9780470605462

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Building Online Learning Communities by Rena M. Palloff,Keith Pratt Pdf

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 : Bernadette Robinson,Colin Latchem
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2004-11-23
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781134202058

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Teacher Education Through Open and Distance Learning by Bernadette Robinson,Colin Latchem Pdf

How can open and distance learning and information and communications technology (ICT) provide us with more - and better - teachers? Open and distance learning is increasingly used in teacher education in developing and developed countries. It has the potential to strengthen and expand the teaching profession of the twenty-first century and to help achieve the target of education for all by 2015. Teacher Education Through Open and Distance Learning examines the case for using open and distance learning and ICT to train our educators. It describes and analyses the ways in which these methods and technologies are used for: *initial teacher training and continuing professional development *training principals and school managers *training those who provide non-formal adult and community education *communities of practice and sharing of knowledge and ideas within the teaching profession It also discusses the policy-making, management, technology, costing, evaluation and quality assurance aspects of this work. The contributors are outstanding practitioners in the field. The first review in over a decade, Teacher Education Through Open and Distance Learning draws on wide-ranging and international experience to summarise the strengths and weaknesses of new approaches to the education of teachers. It offers invaluable guidance to policymakers, planners, headteachers and teachers.

Author : Rajiv S. Jhangiani,Robert Biswas-Diener
Publisher : Ubiquity Press
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2017-03-27
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781911529019

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Open by Rajiv S. Jhangiani,Robert Biswas-Diener Pdf

Affordable education. Transparent science. Accessible scholarship. These ideals are slowly becoming a reality thanks to the open education, open science, and open access movements. Running separate—if parallel—courses, they all share a philosophy of equity, progress, and justice. This book shares the stories, motives, insights, and practical tips from global leaders in the open movement.

Author : Norman D. Vaughan,Martha Cleveland-Innes,D. Randy Garrison
Publisher : Athabasca University Press
Page : 154 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2013-12-01
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781927356470

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Teaching in Blended Learning Environments by Norman D. Vaughan,Martha Cleveland-Innes,D. Randy Garrison Pdf

Teaching in Blended Leaning Environments provides a coherent framework in which to explore the transformative concept of blended learning. Blended learning can be defined as the organic integration of thoughtfully selected and complementary face-to-face and online approaches and technologies. A direct result of the transformative innovation of virtual communication and online learning communities, blended learning environments have created new ways for teachers and students to engage, interact, and collaborate. The authors argue that this new learning environment necessitates significant role adjustments for instructors and generates a need to understand the aspects of teaching presence required of deep and meaningful learning outcomes. Built upon the theoretical framework of the Community of Inquiry – the premise that higher education is both a collaborative and individually constructivist learning experience – the authors present seven principles that provide a valuable set of tools for harnessing the opportunities for teaching and learning available through technology. Focusing on teaching practices related to the design, facilitation, direction and assessment of blended learning experiences, Teaching in Blended Learning Environments addresses the growing demand for improved teaching in higher education.

Author : Yang, Harrison Hao
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 501 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2012-07-31
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781466619371

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Cases on Online Learning Communities and Beyond: Investigations and Applications by Yang, Harrison Hao Pdf

Technology-enriched online settings provide new ways to support lifelong learning. Learners can interact with other learners, gain from their experiences, and then construct their own knowledge, be it through Google Docs, online collaborative communities, YouTube, wikis, or blogs. Cases on Online Learning Communities and Beyond: Investigations and Applications provides a variety of essential case studies which explore the benefits and pedagogical successes of distance learning, blended learning, collaborative learning environments, computer-supported group-based learning, and professional learning communities. This casebook is an essential resource for educators, instructional designers, trainers, administrators, and researchers working in the areas of online learning and distance learning.

Author : Carl S. Blyth,Joshua J. Thoms
Publisher : Multilingual Matters
Page : 246 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2021-02-03
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781800411012

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Open Education and Second Language Learning and Teaching by Carl S. Blyth,Joshua J. Thoms Pdf

Compared with STEM fields, foreign language (FL) education and second language acquisition have only slowly embraced open education and the new knowledge ecologies it produces. FL educators may have been hesitant to participate in the open education movement due to a lack of research which investigates the benefits and challenges of FL learning and teaching in open environments. This book contextualizes open education in FL learning and teaching via an historical overview of the movement, along with an in-depth exploration of how the open movement affects FL education beyond the classroom context; fills the research void by exploring aspects of open second language learning and teaching across a range of educational contexts; and illustrates new ways of creating, adapting and curating FL materials that are freely shared among FL educators and students. This book is open access under a CC BY ND licence.

Author : Norman MacKenzie,Richmond Seymour Postgate,John Scupham
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 502 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 1975
Category : Education
ISBN : 9231013327

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Open Learning by Norman MacKenzie,Richmond Seymour Postgate,John Scupham Pdf

UNESCO pub. Report on distance study systems at higher education level involving the use of modern media (educational radio, television, correspondence courses and other media) - comprises 17 case studies of such systems in various countries, and covers administrative aspects, the impact of educational technology and innovation, curriculum development, cost effectiveness, educational research and evaluation, educational planning implications, teaching methods, etc. Bibliographys and statistical tables.

Author : A. W Bates
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2015
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0995269238

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Teaching in a Digital Age by A. W Bates Pdf

Author : Akyol, Zehra
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 610 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2012-09-30
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781466621114

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Educational Communities of Inquiry: Theoretical Framework, Research and Practice by Akyol, Zehra Pdf

Communications technologies have been continuously integrated into learning and training environments which has revealed the need for a clear understanding of the process. The Community of Inquiry (COI) Theoretical Framework has a philosophical foundation which provides planned guidelines and principles to development useful learning environments and guarantees successful educational experiences. Educational Communities of Inquiry: Theoretical Framework, Research, and Practice is an extensive reference that offers theoretical foundations and developments associated with the COl theoretical framework. This collection is a valuable source of ideas, research opportunities, and challenges for scholars and practitioners in the field of education technology.

Author : Vivien E. Hodgson,Sarah J. Mann,Robin S. Snell
Publisher : Open University Press
Page : 200 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 1987
Category : Education
ISBN : UOM:39015012834035

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Beyond Distance Teaching Towards Open Learning by Vivien E. Hodgson,Sarah J. Mann,Robin S. Snell Pdf

Author : Terry Anderson
Publisher : Athabasca University Press
Page : 485 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9781897425084

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The Theory and Practice of Online Learning by Terry Anderson Pdf

"Neither an academic tome nor a prescriptive 'how to' guide, The Theory and Practice of Online Learning is an illuminating collection of essays by practitioners and scholars active in the complex field of distance education. Distance education has evolved significantly in its 150 years of existence. For most of this time, it was an individual pursuit defined by infrequent postal communication. But recently, three more developmental generations have emerged, supported by television and radio, teleconferencing, and computer conferencing. The early 21st century has produced a fifth generation, based on autonomous agents and intelligent, database-assisted learning, that has been referred to as Web 2.0. The second edition of "The Theory and Practice of Online Learning" features updates in each chapter, plus four new chapters on current distance education issues such as connectivism and social software innovations."--BOOK JACKET.

Author : Sudia Paloma McCaleb
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 233 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2013-09-13
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781135468866

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Building Communities of Learners by Sudia Paloma McCaleb Pdf

This popular text shows how teachers can create partnerships with parents and students that facilitate participation in the schools while also validating home culture and family concerns and aspirations. It reflects current research and theory in several areas related to literacy development, including family literacy, bilingual and multicultural education, critical pedagogy, participatory research, cooperative learning, and feminist perspectives. Teachers of students who are immigrants, non-native speakers of English, and members of marginalized groups will find this book especially pertinent.