Teaching Literature At A Distance

Author : Takis Kayalis,Anastasia Natsina
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 318 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2011-11-03
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781441148032

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Teaching Literature at a Distance by Takis Kayalis,Anastasia Natsina Pdf

Featuring essays by an international array of literature scholars, this volume examines the challenges and opportunities of teaching literature at Open and Virtual Universities in a wide range of national, cultural and linguistic contexts. It presents cutting-edge explorations of seminal issues, including: literature pedagogy and curriculum building; canon and theory debates; the uses of hypertext and other digital tools for literary instruction; the writing and evaluation of educational material; and the teaching of digital literature. These issues are addressed from various critical and theoretical viewpoints, which reflect the contributors' long educational and administrative involvement with open and distance learning (ODL) in a rich diversity of cultural and academic frameworks. As the first scholarly attempt to bring together questions of literature pedagogy and issues in open and distance, online and blended learning, this book is an essential resource for literature instructors and administrators in ODL, e-learning and b-learning programs. It offers techniques enabling scholars in more traditional academic settings to make literature courses more effective and stimulating by using tools developed for distance learning.

Author : Michael Simonson,Susan Zvacek
Publisher : IAP
Page : 369 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2024-01-01
Category : Education
ISBN : 9798887305134

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Teaching and Learning at a Distance by Michael Simonson,Susan Zvacek Pdf

Teaching and Learning at a Distance is written for introductory distance education courses for preservice or in-service teachers, and for training programs that discuss teaching distant learners or managing distance education systems. This text provides readers with the basic information needed to be knowledgeable distance educators and leaders of distance education programs. The teacher or trainer who uses this book will be able to design courses, evaluate programs, and identify issues and trends affecting the field. In this text we take the following themes: The first theme is the definition of distance education. Before we started writing the first edition of Teaching and Learning at a Distance we carefully reviewed the literature to determine the definition that would be at the foundation of our writing. This definition is based on the work of Desmond Keegan, but is unique to this book and has been adopted by the Association for Educational Communications and Technology and by the Encyclopedia Britannica. The second theme of the book is the importance of research to the development of effective courses and programs offered at a distance. The best practices presented in Teaching and Learning at a Distance are validated by scientific evidence. Certainly there are “rules of thumb,” but we have always attempted to only include recommendations that can be supported by research. The third theme of Teaching and Learning at a Distance is derived from Richard Clark’s famous quote published in the Review of Educational Research asserting that media are mere vehicles that do not directly influence achievement. Clark’s controversial work is discussed in the book, but is also fundamental to the book’s advocacy for distance education—in other words, we authors do not make the claim that education delivered at a distance is inherently better than other ways people learn. Distance delivered instruction is not a magical approach that makes learners achieve more. Equivalency theory is the fourth theme of the book. Here we present the concept that instruction should be provided to learners that is equivalent rather than identical to what might be delivered in a traditional environment. Equivalency theory helps the instructional designer approach the development of instruction for each learner without attempting to duplicate what happens in a face-to-face classroom. The final theme for Teaching and Learning at a Distance is the idea that the book should be comprehensive—that it should cover as much of the various ways instruction is made available to distant learners as is possible. It can serve as a stand-alone source of information.

Author : Michael Simonson,Sharon Smaldino,Susan M. Zvacek
Publisher : IAP
Page : 345 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2014-10-01
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781623968007

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Teaching and Learning at a Distance by Michael Simonson,Sharon Smaldino,Susan M. Zvacek Pdf

Teaching and Learning at a Distance is written for introductory distance education courses for preservice or in-service teachers, and for training programs that discuss teaching distant learners or managing distance education systems. This text provides readers with the basic information needed to be knowledgeable distance educators and leaders of distance education programs. The teacher or trainer who uses this book will be able to distinguish between appropriate uses of distance education. In this text we take the following themes: The first theme is the definition of distance education. Before we started writing the first edition of Teaching and Learning at a Distance we carefully reviewed the literature to determine the definition that would be at the foundation of our writing. This definition is based on the work of Desmond Keegan, but is unique to this book. This definition of distance education has been adopted by the Association for Educational Communications and Technology and by the Encyclopedia Britannica. The second theme of the book was the importance of research to the development of the contents of the book. The best practices presented in Teaching and Learning at a Distance are validated by scientific evidence. Certainly there are “rules of thumb”, but we have always attempted to only include recommendations that can be supported by research. The third theme of Teaching and Learning at a distance is derived from Richard Clark’s famous quote published in the Review of Educational Research that states that media are mere vehicles that do not directly influence achievement. Clark’s controversial work is discussed in the book, but is also fundamental to the book’s advocacy for distance education – in other words, we authors did not make the claim that education delivered at a distance was inherently better than other ways people learn. Distance delivered instruction is not a “magical” approach that makes learners achieve more. The fourth theme of the book is equivalency theory. Here we presented the concept that instruction should be provided to learners that is equivalent rather than identical to what might be delivered in a traditional environment. Equivalency theory helps the instructional designer approach the development of instruction for each learner without attempting to duplicate what happens in a face to face classroom. The final theme for Teaching and Learning at a Distance is the idea that the book should be comprehensive – that it should cover as much of the various ways instruction is made available to distant learners as is possible. It should be a single source of information about the field.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 72 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Distance education
ISBN : PSU:000032823592

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Distance Education by Anonim Pdf

Author : Michael Simonson,Susan M. Zvacek,Sharon Smaldino
Publisher : IAP
Page : 361 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2019-07-01
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781641136280

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Teaching and Learning at a Distance by Michael Simonson,Susan M. Zvacek,Sharon Smaldino Pdf

Teaching and Learning at a Distance is written for introductory distance education courses for preservice or in- service teachers, and for training programs that discuss teaching distant learners or managing distance education systems. This text provides readers with the basic information needed to be knowledgeable distance educators and leaders of distance education programs. The teacher or trainer who uses this book will be able to distinguish between appropriate uses of distance education. In this text we take the following themes: The first theme is the definition of distance education. Before we started writing the first edition of Teaching and Learning at a Distance we carefully reviewed the literature to determine the definition that would be at the foundation of our writing. This definition is based on the work of Desmond Keegan, but is unique to this book. This definition of distance education has been adopted by the Association for Educational Communications and Technology and by the Encyclopedia Britannica. The second theme of the book was the importance of research to the development of the contents of the book. The best practices presented in Teaching and Learning at a Distance are validated by scientific evidence. Certainly there are “rules of thumb”, but we have always attempted to only include recommendations that can be supported by research. The third theme of Teaching and Learning at a Distance is derived from Richard Clark’s famous quote published in the Review of Educational Research that states that media are mere vehicles that do not directly influence achievement. Clark’s controversial work is discussed in the book, but is also fundamental to the book’s advocacy for distance education – in other words, we authors did not make the claim that education delivered at a distance was inherently better than other ways people learn. Distance delivered instruction is not a “magical” approach that makes learners achieve more. The fourth theme of the book is equivalency theory. Here we presented the concept that instruction should be provided to learners that is equivalent rather than identical to what might be delivered in a traditional environment. Equivalency theory helps the instructional designer approach the development of instruction for each learner without attempting to duplicate what happens in a face to face classroom. The final theme for Teaching and Learning at a Distance is the idea that the book should be comprehensive – that it should cover as much of the various ways instruction is made available to distant learners as is possible. It should be a single source of information about the field.

Author : John Miller,Julie Wilhelm
Publisher : Modern Language Association
Page : 360 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2022-10-26
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781603294195

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Teaching Literature in the Online Classroom by John Miller,Julie Wilhelm Pdf

This volume considers the challenges and opportunities of online literature classes and suggests instructional strategies that ensure students are engaged in the virtual classroom. The ideas shared here are grounded in research, practice, critical self-reflection, and collaboration. Reflecting a diverse collection of practical tips and experiences from colleagues teaching at a variety of institutions, the essays offer readers the chance to inhabit others' classrooms. Contributors discuss building an interactive and inclusive classroom and using hypertext, video lectures, and other asynchronous and synchronous tools in classes whose subjects include, among others, Shakespeare, the Chinese novel, early American literature, speculative fiction, and contemporary American poetry.

Author : Anthony (Tony) Kaye,Greville Rumble
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 340 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2018-12-21
Category : Education
ISBN : 9780429774461

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Distance Teaching For Higher and Adult Education by Anthony (Tony) Kaye,Greville Rumble Pdf

Originally published in 1981 this volume provides a detailed analysis of the factors - strategic, pedagogic, operational, organisational and financial -which should be taken into account in the planning and running of large-scale, centralised distance education systems at the higher education level. The book uses evidence drawn from Open University type institutions in Canada, Costa Rica, Germany, Iran, Israel, Pakistan, Spain, Sri Lanka, Venezuela and the UK.

Author : Ruth Gannon-Cook
Publisher : University Press of America
Page : 268 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2010-10-14
Category : Education
ISBN : 9780761853695

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What Motivates Faculty to Teach in Distance Education? by Ruth Gannon-Cook Pdf

What Motivates Faculty to Teach in Distance Education? provides seminal data on what has been found to best motivate faculty to teach online. This information is critical to most universities because, in order to stay competitive, many will increase their online course offerings. Faculty will be needed to design and teach these programs.

Author : Olaf Zawacki-Richter,Terry Anderson
Publisher : Athabasca University Press
Page : 520 pages
File Size : 48,9 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 : Robert Eidelberg
Publisher : Xlibris Corporation
Page : 159 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2021-05-25
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781664163737

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The Teacher and Student in Literature by Robert Eidelberg Pdf

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Author : Michael Grahame Moore,William C. Diehl
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 661 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2018-12-07
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781315296111

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Handbook of Distance Education by Michael Grahame Moore,William C. Diehl Pdf

The Handbook of Distance Education, 4th Edition is a comprehensive compendium of research in the field of distance education. The volume is divided into four sections covering the historical and theoretical foundations of distance education, attributes of teaching and learning using technology, management and administration, and different audiences and providers. Throughout, leading scholars address future research needs and directions based on current research, established practices, and recent changes to implementation, pedagogy, and policy.

Author : Ian Lancashire
Publisher : Options for Teaching
Page : 602 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Education
ISBN : PSU:000066126751

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Teaching Literature and Language Online by Ian Lancashire Pdf

The essays in this collection illuminate the realities of teaching language and literature courses online. Contributors present snapshots of their experiences with online pedagogies, realizing that, just as this year's technology writes over last year's, the approaches and teaching tools they have pioneered will also be obscured by future innovations. At the same time, the volume describes models that first-time teachers of online courses will find useful and provides extensive insights into online education for those who are experienced in teaching blended and open-source courses. --Résumé de l'éditeur.

Author : Michael R. Simonson,Sharon E. Smaldino,Susan Zvacek
Publisher : Information Age Publishing
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2019
Category : Distance education
ISBN : 1641136278

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Teaching and Learning at a Distance by Michael R. Simonson,Sharon E. Smaldino,Susan Zvacek Pdf

Author : Jonathan Alexander,Marcia Dickson
Publisher : Hampton Press (NJ)
Page : 244 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Education
ISBN : UOM:39015063265022

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Role Play by Jonathan Alexander,Marcia Dickson Pdf

This book focuses on the development of new theories and pedagogies of distance learning in the English class. It is a serious discussion of the development of effective means of conveying information, developing knowledge and perfecting skills. Through scholarly analyses it shows how distance learning calls instructors of English to different roles in the performance of their duties.

Author : Allen Webb
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 218 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2012-03-12
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781136863738

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Teaching Literature in Virtual Worlds by Allen Webb Pdf

What are the realities and possibilities of utilizing on-line virtual worlds as teaching tools for specific literary works? Through engaging and surprising stories from classrooms where virtual worlds are in use, this book invites readers to understand and participate in this emerging and valuable pedagogy. It examines the experience of high school and college literature teachers involved in a pioneering project to develop virtual worlds for literary study, detailing how they created, utilized, and researched different immersive and interactive virtual reality environments to support the teaching of a wide range of literary works. Readers see how students role-play as literary characters, extending and altering character conduct in purposeful ways ,and how they explore on-line, interactive literature maps, museums, archives, and game worlds to analyze the impact of historical and cultural setting, language, and dialogue on literary characters and events. This book breaks exciting ground, offering insights, pedagogical suggestions, and ways for readers to consider the future of this innovative approach to teaching literary texts.