Book,
Developing Online Learning Environments
Springer Publishing Company, (2013)
Abstract
Cover.- Title.- Copyright.- Contents.- Contributors.- Preface.- Chapter 1: Introduction to Teaching and Learning in OnlineEnvironments.- Historical Perspective of Teaching with Technology.- Current State of Online Learning.- Online and Traditional Learning Environments.- Characteristics of an Online Course.- Successful Online Students.- Characteristics of Successful Faculty.- Summary.- References.- Chapter 2: Pedagogy Associated With Learning in Online Environments.- Influences on Learning: Developmental Level.- Influences on Learning: Learning Style.- Theories in Education.- Technology and Learning.- Pulling it all Together for Good Pedagogy.- References.- Chapter 3: Infrastructure Considerations for Online Learning: Student Faculty and Technical Support.- Institutional Considerations.- Information Technology.- Student Support Services.- Information for Prospective Students.- Admissions.- Advising.- References.- Chapter 4: Technology and Online Learning.- Management Systems.- Using Technology in Online Learning.- Student Requirements.- Instructor Requirements.- References.- Chapter 5: Reconceptualizing the Online Course.- Using the Decision Tree.- Decisions.- Reconceptualizing Courses.- Example of Reconceptualizing Online Learning Environments.- Chapter 6: Designing the Online Environment.- Elements of Design.- The Target Population.- The Purpose.- Course Organization.- Content.- Design.- Activities.- Multimedia.- Navigation.- Page Layout.- Interacting.- Models of Design.- Summary.- References.- Chapter 7: Blended Learning.- Organizing the Delivery and Content.- Connecting Learning Activities Across Delivery Formats.- Advantages and Disadvantages of a Blended Learning.- Faculty and Course Evaluationsin a Blended Course.- References.- Chapter 8: Interacting and Communicating Online.- Importance of Interaction.- Asynchronous Communication.- Building Community.- Active Learning.- References.- Chapter 9: Course Management Methods.- Faculty Role.- Planning and Organizing.- Collaboration.- Developing Discussion Questions.- Direction and Leadership.- Sequence and Pace.- Feedback.- Formative and Summative Feedback.- Netiquette.- Special Considerations.- Faculty Development.- The Successful Distance Student.- Student Expectations.- References.- Chapter 10: Assessment and Evaluation of Online Learning.- Assessment, Evaluation, and Pedagogy.- Traditional Assessment and Evaluation.- Constructivism and Online Learning.- Summary of Traditional vs. Online Assessment and Evaluation.- Foundational Knowledge of Assessment and Evaluation.- New Model for Assessing and Evaluating Online Learning.- Student Initial Assessment.- Pre-Course Evaluation.- Formative Evaluation.- References.- Chapter 11: Theoretical Considerations for Professional Education.- Distance-Based CE.- Pedagogy and Continuing Education.- The Adult Learner and CE.- Social Interaction and CE.- Constructivism.- Pedagogical Considerations.- Improving Quality Based on Evidence.- CE and Quality Education.- Strategies for Improving CE.- Summary.- References.- Chapter 12: Practical Considerations for Nursing Professional Development Education.- Learners.- Environment/Setting.- Learning Theory.- Incorporation of Online Learning Strategies in NPD.- Technology and Competency Assessment.- Other Uses of Technology in Professional Development.- Decision Points for Use of Online Learning Strategies in NPD.- Facilitators and Barriers to Use of Online Learning in NPD.- Measurement of Outcomes.- Research Opportunities.- Future.- References.- Index.- Back Cover
