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If you need quick, targeted baseline knowledge about using technology for teaching and learning, Making Sense of Online Learning is for you. This practical, no-nonsense primer will help you understand how online learning technologies work and how they fit into your organization. You ll gain a working knowledge of important topics such as design, infrastructure, and evaluation and the confidence to make informed decisions that will help your learners and organization thrive. Since information about online learning changes at Internet speed, the book is supported with a dedicated Web site (www.learningpeaks.com/msoll/) filled with up-to-the-minute suggestions for tools and resources. The online learning people promised a revolutionary breakthrough and went about replicating the textbook and the classroom. They hyped the bells and whistles and neglected basic instructional design. Clients bought rigid proprietary platforms that violated all principles of systematic change. This book responds to my concerns: The focus should be on learning and performance improvement and not on the technology. Just take a look at the table of contents. I would have outlined the book exactly the same way. But Patti and Amy write with greater wit and competency. Sivasailam Thiagi Thiagarajan, resident mad scientist, Workshops by Thiagi, Inc. The information in this book will help you make informed decisions about using online learning in your organization. Saul Carliner, assistant professor of educational technology, Concordia University, Montreal Shank and Sitze give thoughtful, ingenious insights about big topics like design and learner needs. They also know how to get down into the weeds to explain the great features of a tool. Kirsti Aho, director of content and curriculum, Macromedia Education

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Publisher
Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, John
ISBN-10
0787969826
ISBN-13
9780787969820
eBay Product ID (ePID)
30216370

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Author
Patti Shank, Amy Sitze
Publication Name
Making Sense of Online Learning : a Guide for Beginners and the Truly Skeptical
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Publication Year
2004
Type
Textbook
Number of Pages
192 Pages

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Item Length
9in
Item Height
0.5in
Item Width
6in
Item Weight
10.8 Oz

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Lb1044.87.S517 2004
Reviews
'Anyone new to online teaching should read this book before they start planning instruction. Dr. Shanks does a comprehensive job of documenting basic issues and common sense decisions from the vantage point of an experienced online instructor." ?Carol Kamin, MS, EdD, director of medicaleducation R&D, Pediatrics, University of Colorado School of Medicine ?One of the most sensible, innovative approaches to online learning today, Making Sense of Online Learning is an important book, ideal both for new and experienced instructional designers. Instead of locking the learner into boring page turners and multiple choice questions, Patty Shank provides a blueprint for how to exploit technology to enable innovation. No hype, no phony panacea, just down-to-earth clear writing and excellent examples you can apply to both corporate and academic education. A tremendous amount can be learned from this common sense ground-breaking work.' ?Leslie J. Freeman, head of e-Learning, Morgan Stanley ?Patti's engaging and no-nonsense style will give anyone the knowledge needed to become confident practitioner in the world of online learning. If you need a hurry-up entry into online learning, Patti Shank's book is just the ticket. She successfully integrates the key aspects of online learning into a comprehensive and readable guide that will give anyone the tools of the trade in short order.' ?Cynthia S. Wehmer, CPT, IT Training Manager, Coors Brewing Company ?This is the clearest and most comprehensive look at what instructional designers, faculty and administrators alike need to know about the complex and changing environment of technology enhanced learning that I have found. A must-read for the learning organization of today, corporate or academic.' ?Ellen K. Waterman, director of distance learning, Regis University SPS, Denver
Table of Content
List of Tables and Figures. Introduction: Getting the Most from This Resource. Who Should Read This Book? Who Should Not Read This Book? Who Are the Authors? How Is This Book Organized? Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) 1. Taking the Leap. What Is Online Learning? Where Has Online Learning Come from and Where Is It Going? When Does Using Technology for Learning Make Sense? How Can I Tell Whether My Organization Is Ready? What Is Good Online Learning? What Skills Do I Need? How Do I Stay Sane? Resources. 2. What About Learning? What Is Learning? What Is Instruction? What Activities Should Be Included in Instruction? How Do I Select Interactions and Activities? Conclusion. 3. The Language of Online Learning: How to Spell HTML. How to Speak the Right Language. What Are the Most Common Terms That Are Misunderstood by Folks New to This Field, and What Do They Mean? New Terms and Technologies. Conclusion. 4. Designing for the Web. Does Traditional Instructional Design Work for Online Learning? How Do I Design with the User in Mind? How Do I Make Things Easy to Find on My Site? How Do I Make Sure the Site Is Easy to Navigate? Conclusion. 5. Tools and Technologies for Online Learning, Part 1: Development. How Do I Build Online Learning? What Are the Most Common Tools Used for Building Online Instructional Materials? What Do I Need to Know to Get Started? What Are Some Technologies I Need to Know About? Conclusion. 6. Tools and Technologies for Online Learning, Part 2: Infrastructure. What Is Learning Infrastructure? What Tools Can I Use to Track Learners and Courses? What Tools Can I Use to Keep Track of Online Content? What Are Learning Objects, and How Do They Relate to Tracking and Managing Online Content? What Are Learning Standards? Conclusion. 7. Evaluating Online Learning. What Is Evaluation? What Aspects of Online Instruction Should I Evaluate? What's the Difference Between Assessment and Evaluation? How Do You Evaluate a Course or Program? How Can You Evaluate Online Learning? Conclusion. Conclusion. References. Index. About the Authors.
Copyright Date
2004
Topic
Human Resources & Personnel Management, Computers & Technology, Distance, Open & Online Education
Lccn
2003-028271
Dewey Decimal
371.33/44678
Intended Audience
Scholarly & Professional
Dewey Edition
22
Illustrated
Yes
Genre
Education, Business & Economics

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