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OverviewThis resource book provides a range of practical, innovative ideas to promote active learning online. It will offer teachers, trainers, and course writers a selection of ready-made, adaptable activities which can be used as a basis of elearning activity on a course or as a departure point for development, independent work and/or discussion. Sections of the book will include Resources for Building Confidence, Resources for Learning to Learn Online, Resources for Assessment and Active Learning Online. Each section will be prefaced by a general theoretical overview and suggestions for further reading and personal action research. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Shirley Bennett , Clare Killen , Debra MarshPublisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Imprint: Continuum International Publishing Group Ltd. Dimensions: Width: 17.00cm , Height: 1.80cm , Length: 24.40cm Weight: 0.620kg ISBN: 9780826472960ISBN 10: 0826472966 Pages: 346 Publication Date: 15 January 2007 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Language: English Table of ContentsPART ONE - Making the Resource Book Work for You PART TWO - Resources for Promoting Active Learning Online 1.Building Confidence for Online Learning -First steps in using the tools -Getting to know the other members of your online group -Online socialisation 2.Resources for Promoting Understanding of Online Learning -The Nature of Online Learning -Roles in Online Learning -Establishing the Norms 3.Resources for Learning to Learn Actively Online -Organisational Skills -Information Skills -Writing Skills 4. Resources for Promoting Active Approaches to Study - Learning through collaboration - Learner-led Learning - Supporting Work-Based Learning 5. Assessment and Active Learning Online - Assessing Skills - Assessing Knowledge and Understanding - Engaging Learners with the Learning and Assessment Process 6. Resources for Dealing with the Unexpected - Patterns of Participation - Avoiding and Handling Disagreements - Enabling Student Representation OnlineReviews. ..useful for schools introducing learning platforms and looking for stimulating online learning activities --Jim Merrett Times Educational Supplement . ..useful for schools introducing learning platforms and looking for stimulating online learning activities --, Times Educational Supplement Author InformationShirley Bennett is Lecturer in Education and Online Learning, Programme Director for the Master of Education in eLearning and University Teaching Fellow at the University of Hull. Clare Killen helped to develop the Becta's innovative Ferl Practitioners' Programme working with FE and Adult and Community Learning providers before moving to the Learning and Skills Development Agency to work on the Subject Learning Coaches programme. Debra Marsh is a freelance eLearning Consultant based in France where she focuses on the pedagogy of online learning, teaching, facilitation, course development, design and evaluation. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |