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Creating Online Learning Experiences
Author(s): Matt Crosslin, et al.; University of Texas at Arlington
Updated: Jan 17, 2020
Description: This book provides an updated look at issues that comprise the online learning experience creation process. As online learning evolves, the lines and distinctions between various classifications of courses has blurred and often vanished. Classic elements of instructional design remain relevant at the same time that newer concepts of learning experience are growing in importance. However, problematic issues new and old still have to be addressed. This handbook explores many of these topics for n...[more]
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Teaching in a Digital Age - Second Edition
Author(s): A. W. (Tony) Bates
Updated: Nov 12, 2019
Description: The book examines the underlying principles that guide effective teaching in an age when all of us, and in particular the students we are teaching, are using technology. A framework for making decisions about your teaching is provided, while understanding that every subject is different, and every instructor has something unique and special to bring to their teaching. The book enables teachers and instructors to help students develop the knowledge and skills they will need in a digital age: not...[more]
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FLO Facilitation Guide: Facilitating Learning Online
Author(s): Sylvia Currie, Sylvia Riessner, Gina Bennett, Beth Cougler Blom
Updated: Oct 1, 2019
Description: The FLO Facilitation Guide is a companion resource for the five facilitating learning online courses. It is designed to help individuals prepare and facilitate these courses as well as any courses that emphasize facilitating in a community of learners and supporting collaboration and reflective practice. The guide was written by experienced FLO facilitators and learning designers and includes exemplary contributions to the courses, instructions, ideas, materials, and facilitation tips and strat...[more]
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