E-Tivities: The Key to Active Online Learning
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| Rating | : | 4.41 (957 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0749436867 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 240 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-11-04 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
She is author of the best selling E-moderating: The Key To Teaching and Learning Online now also published by RoutledgeFalmer. Professor Gilly Salmon works as an academic member of the Centre for Information and Innovation at the Open University Business School in the UK. A well-known pioneer of online teaching, she also trains and consults for a wide range of commercial organisations.
They are frameworks for active and interactive online learning. Written for use in any topic, subject or course, E-tivities explores: the importance of activities in online learning; designing and running e-tivities; the five-stage model of teaching and learning online. Backed up extensive illustrations and case studies, and including a unique collection of 35 Resources for Practitioners, this is a book for all professionals involved in online learning.. Beyond the hype of online learning lies a straightforward question: how do you really deliver worthwhile learning online? This book, based on action research, provides a simple answer to this fundamental question by exploring a key technique that enables teachers and learners to use available technologies happily and successfully. Practical, accessible and direct, it looks at personalizing and customizing teaching and learning. So, what are e-tivities? They are motivating, engaging, purposeful activities developed and led by an e-moderator. E-tivities are in the hands of the teachers themselves and promote active e-learning. This is not a book about the technology of online learning
E-tivities is the craft of e-moderating made easy.’Dale Spender. This book will provide ideas and stimuli to online tutors everywhere. 'Teachers are likely to find the book accessible, and anything which encourages them to try out the e-learning medium, and emphasizes the educational benefits of communication, is to be applauded. It is a hype-free zone, full of practical, tried and tested approaches to engaging learners in online discussion.' - Professor Robin Mason ‘E-tivities really is a marvellous handbook. A practical gu
User-friendly and practical framework! This book provides an easy to use and streamlined framework for those who want to design online education. The book combines text, illustrations, and references to help readers make sense of the concepts. The writing is concise, and clear without any jargons. Not only that, the guide utilizes a simple but effective design/ develop process that focuses on manageable activities for right environment. Since the book uses real-world examples from author's context, it gives you tips, notes, and opportunities to pause and think through ideas. It is definitely one of those forward-thinking books that encourages a. Essential reading for online learning val robertson This book is a must for anyone hoping to facilitate online learners.It is very "user friendly" and enables the reader to realise the benefits, but also the pitfalls of learning through this compelling medium.. "Goodwill SanFranYou Rock!!" according to Packer Backer. If Goodwill SanFran lists a book that I need in the future, I will definitely order from them again! Way to goand smart for selling on Amazon!