Full Description
Online Teaching: Tools and Techniques to Achieve Success with Learners will provide the online teacher with essential strategies to successfully design, develop, deliver and improve their online course offerings. This book is an invaluable resource for the novice instructor, as well as the seasoned educator. The chapters of the book will take the reader from the basics of online course development and delivery to assessment and improvement after a successful semester. The authors provide proven techniques, practical tools, and real-world tips in the areas of online course formats, course organization, learning management, learning community, online collaboration, learner support, visual design, course assessment, and course analysis for improvement in a readable and engaging way.
Contents
Preface
Chapter 1- Online Teaching and Learning: How this Book will Help You become a Better Online Instructor
Chapter 2- Foundations and Formats of Online Teaching and Learning: Exploring the Extraordinary Benefits and Possible Pitfalls of Online Teaching and Learning
Chapter 3- Course Organization and Learning Management: Developing a Course with Student Learning in Mind
Chapter 4- Building Community and Effective Communication: Closing the Gap between the Online Instructor and Online Students
Chapter 5- Course Layout and Instructional Design: Designing a Visually Engaging and Accessible Online Course
Chapter 6- Course Information and Learner Support: Providing Students with Appropriate Learning Support Resources
Chapter 7- Course Goals and Performance Assessments: Aligning to Course Goals and Developing Engaging Assessments
Chapter 8- Data Analysis and Course Improvement: Recording Outcomes, Analyzing Data, and Interpreting Findings
About the Authors
