基本説明
Examines the strengths and weaknesses of the online approach in the context of the internet age and global higher education.
Full Description
What are the links between theory and practice in the area of online learning in higher education?What are the strengths and weaknesses of the online approach?How can online learning be used to enhance the student experience? This book provides the first critical evaluation of theory and practice in online learning and teaching in higher education. It also provides a critique of online learning for all those working in a higher education setting. It examines the online approach in the context of the internet age and global higher education, examining changes in distance learning as well as how online learning is affecting mainstream mass higher education. Practical examples throughout the book allow the reader to:Understand quality issues with regard to online learningDesign appropriate coursesCreate stimulating online learning environmentsTransform learning methodsAdapt and develop strategies to enhance online teaching practiceOnline Learning and Teaching in Higher Education is key reading for lecturers, managers and policy makers in the higher education sector.
Contents
Chapter OneII.Technical and intellectual challengesIII.Technological and institutional changeIV.Influence of USA and Australia + Northern EuropeV.Mass Higher EducationVI.IT SkillsVII.Students' lifestylesVIII.Part time to full time workIX.International HE MarketX.Web / Internet growthXI.Dearing Report/ Harris Lifelong LearningXII.JISCChapter Two: Where to begin with online learning I.What technology is available and desirableII.Orientating to online learning - staff preparationIII.Identifying student suitability for online learningIV.Pre-assessment of selfV.Learning styles and online learningVI.Role of personal tutorVII.Androgogy VIII.Modes and levelsIX.Learning philosophiesX.Attitudes towards ITXI.PossibilitiesXII.Deep and surface learningChapter Three: Institutional and regulatory issues I.Assessment/ examinationII.AttendanceIII.BoundariesIV.Online submissionV.External examinationVI.PlagiarismVII.Quality assuranceVIII.Online information Sources - e.g electronic journalsIX.RegulationsX.Intellectual propertyXI.Institutional checklist for learning projectsChapter Four: Design of Online Learning Environments I.Influence of SENDA on practice and learningII.Technical designIII.Structuring the environmentIV.Special interest/ Subject/ professional interestV.NavigationVI.Time managementVII.Replicating environments classroom activity VIII.Structuring the environmentIX.Learning spacesX.Learning communitiesXI.MLE/VLEXII.Consistency of DesignXIII.Managing large groupsChapter Five: Learning Methods I.Distance versus blended approachesII.Asynchronous conferencesIII.Synchronous conferencesIV.PowerPointV.Video and audioVI.SimulationsVII.Virtual classroomsVIII.Factors restricting choice e.g. bandwidthIX.Conclusion the challenge of meshing technology with teachingChapter Six: Applying online learning in Higher education I.LecturesII.Seminars/small groupsIII.Dissertations and projectsIV.Action learningV.Problem based learningVI.Workbased based learningVII.Tutorial supportVIII.Assessment methodsFormative summary essays, exams and multiple-choice questionsIndex.NER(01): WOW
