Encyclopedia of Education and Information Technologies by Arthur Tatnall (Editor)This encyclopedia aims to offer researchers an indication of the breadth and importance of information systems in education, including the way IT is being used, and could be used to enable learning and teaching. The encyclopedia covers all aspects of the interaction between education and information technologies, including IT in kindergartens, primary and secondary schools, universities, training colleges, industry training, distance education and further education. It also covers teaching and computing, the use of IT in many different subject areas, the use of IT in educational administration, and national policies of IT and education.
Call Number: Online (Springer Link)
ISBN: 9783030105754
Publication Date: 2020-05-24
Handbook of Open, Distance and Digital Education by Olaf Zawacki-Richter (Editor-in-Chief), Insung Jung (Editor-in-Chief)This open access handbook offers a one-stop-shop for both new and established researchers, educators, policy makers and administrators in the field of open, distance and digital education (ODE) to gain a comprehensive overview of the history, theory and practice at all levels of ODE, and at the same time stimulates in-depth discussions on various themes and issues of ODE for today and future. Researchers, scholars and students in the field of ODE can use this handbook as a major reference to conduct their own research and learning agendas.
To cover the field comprehensively, the handbook is structured following the 3M framework developed by one of the chief editors Zawacki-Richter. The 3M framework categorizes the major research areas and issues in ODE on three levels. Accordingly, the handbook is divided into six sections in total, two section at each of the three levels: 1) Macro Level – ODE Systems and Theories, 2) Meso Level - Institutional Perspectives, Management and Organization, and 3) Micro Level – Learning and Teaching in ODE.
This is an open access book.
Call Number: Online (OA)
ISBN: 9789811903519
Publication Date: 2022
Special Issues
New Directions for Teaching and Learning: Volume 2017, Issue 149 Special Issue: Hybrid Teaching and Learning Pages: 1-125 Spring 2017About This Volume: The trend toward using a hybrid approach to teaching and learning is gaining momentum. Some of this is due to the fact, most certainly, that technology is advancing to the point where new pedagogies are developing. But also, educators who use a hybrid approach can take advantage of ways to modify the learning environment to better engage students. This issue focuses on the concept of using hybrid teaching and learning and explores many of the models and best practices along with guidance about what institutions and faculty can do to take advantage of this approach to learning.
E-Learning Methodologies by Mukta Goyal (Editor); Rajalakshmi Krishnamurthi (Editor); Divakar Yadav (Editor)E-learning has become an important part of our educational life with the development of e-learning systems and platforms and the need for online and remote learning. ICT and computational intelligence techniques are being used to design more intelligent and adaptive systems. However, the art of designing good real-time e-learning systems is difficult as different aspects of learning need to be considered including challenges such as learning rates, involvement, knowledge, qualifications, as well as networking and security issues. The earlier concepts of standalone integrated virtual e-learning systems have been greatly enhanced with emerging technologies such as cloud computing, mobile computing, big data, Internet of Things (IoT), AI and machine learning, and AR/VT technologies.
Call Number: Online (Knovel)
ISBN: 1839531215
Publication Date: 2021-02-26
Essentials for Blended Learning, 2nd Edition by Jared Stein; Charles R. GrahamEssentials for Blended Learning provides a practical, streamlined approach for creating effective learning experiences by blending online activities and the best of face-to-face teaching. Effective blended learning requires rethinking of teaching practices and a redesign of course structure. Suitable for instructors in any content area, this book simplifies these difficult challenges without neglecting important opportunities to transform teaching. The revised second edition is more streamlined and easier to use, and includes more real-world examples of blended teaching and learning, the latest technologies, and additional research-based learning activities.
Call Number: Online (Taylor & Francis)
ISBN: 9781351043991
Publication Date: 2020-04-22
Flipped Classrooms with Diverse Learners by Zachary Walker (Editor); Desiree Tan (Editor); Noi Keng Koh (Editor)This book addresses the background of classroom flipping, explores the theoretical underpinnings for why flipping works, and shares current success stories in practice. It provides diverse international examples of classroom flipping for all ages, includes discussions of the authors' studies in the context of the existing research, and illustrates the impact that classroom flipping has had across a range of educational settings instead of focusing on a specific domain or learner context. Intended as a handbook for practitioners, the analysis of commonly used, highly effective techniques for learners of various ages fills a major gap in the literature. It offers a valuable resource for educators, helping them make the flipped learning experience an impactful and meaningful one.
Call Number: Print - on order
ISBN: 9789811541704
Publication Date: 2020-06-30
Handbook of Research on Managing and Designing Online Courses in Synchronous and Asynchronous Environments by Gürhan Durak (Editor); Serkan Çankaya (Editor)In order to be successful, online learning should be planned systematically. It can be said that offering distance education courses without preparation and knowledge about the theoretical background can cause drawbacks. While distance education has become widespread and popular, it is observed that there could be problems in its application. Such problems can include technical problems, inability to meet the learning needs at the learners' own speeds, lack of communication among learners and between learners and teachers, and lack of quality materials appropriate for online learning or the inclusion of materials used in traditional methods directly into online learning. For successful online courses, these critical aspects of distance education are important, and they should be taken into account by the institutions and the instructors offering online courses. The Handbook of Research on Managing and Designing Online Courses in Synchronous and Asynchronous Environments provides up-to-date knowledge and experiences regarding technologies, processes, and environments for online course design in distance education systems and covers topics related to the aspects of successful distance education systems with a focus on teaching and learning in online environments. Focusing on topics such as instructional design and integrated systems, it is an ideal guide for online course designers, instructional designers, curricula developers, administrators, educators, researchers, trainers, and students.
Online Teaching at Its Best by Linda B. Nilson; Ludwika A. GoodsonBring pedagogy and cognitive science to online learning environments Online Teaching at Its Best: A Merger of Instructional Design with Teaching and Learning Research is the scholarly resource for online learning that faculty, instructional designers, and administrators have long been awaiting. Over 70 percent of degree-granting institutions offer online classes, and while technical resources abound, the courses often fall short of integrating the best practices in online pedagogy, even if they comply with online course design standards. Typically these standards omit the best practices in teaching and learning and the principles from cognitive science, leaving students struggling to keep the pace, understand the material, and fulfill their true potential as learners. This book fills the gap, providing evidence-based practices for online teaching, online course design, and online student motivation integrated with pedagogical and cognitive science to help you build the distance learning courses and programs your students deserve. As more and more students opt for distance learning, it's up to designers and instructors to rethink traditional methods and learn to work more effectively within the online learning environment, and up to administrators to provide the needed leadership. Online Teaching at Its Best provides practical, real-world advice grounded in educational science to help online instructors, instructional designers, and administrators deliver an exceptional learning experience. Adopt new pedagogical techniques designed specifically for online learning environments Ensure strong course alignment and effective student learning for online classes Increase student retention, build necessary support structures, and train faculty more effectively Integrate research-based course design and cognitive psychology into graduate or undergraduate programs Distance is no barrier to a great education; what do stand in the way are inadequate online course design and implementation and deficient faculty training and support--all of which administrators can mitigate. Online Teaching at Its Best will help you ensure that your online classes measure up to the rigor and quality of excellence in teaching and assessment, build in the personal touch for developing a learning community and equip your students to succeed in the next challenge.
Call Number: Online (ProQuest)
ISBN: 9781119242291
Publication Date: 2017-12-04
Teaching Machines by Audrey WattersHow ed tech was born: Twentieth-century teaching machines--from Sidney Pressey's mechanized test-giver to B. F. Skinner's behaviorist bell-ringing box. Contrary to popular belief, ed tech did not begin with videos on the internet. The idea of technology that would allow students to "go at their own pace" did not originate in Silicon Valley. In Teaching Machines, education writer Audrey Watters offers a lively history of predigital educational technology, from Sidney Pressey's mechanized positive-reinforcement provider to B. F. Skinner's behaviorist bell-ringing box. Watters shows that these machines and the pedagogy that accompanied them sprang from ideas--bite-sized content, individualized instruction--that had legs and were later picked up by textbook publishers and early advocates for computerized learning. Watters pays particular attention to the role of the media--newspapers, magazines, television, and film--in shaping people's perceptions of teaching machines as well as the psychological theories underpinning them. She considers these machines in the context of education reform, the political reverberations of Sputnik, and the rise of the testing and textbook industries. She chronicles Skinner's attempts to bring his teaching machines to market, culminating in the famous behaviorist's efforts to launch Didak 101, the "pre-verbal" machine that taught spelling. (Alternate names proposed by Skinner include "Autodidak," "Instructomat," and "Autostructor.") Telling these somewhat cautionary tales, Watters challenges what she calls "the teleology of ed tech"--the idea that not only is computerized education inevitable, but technological progress is the sole driver of events.
Call Number: LB1028.3 .W383 2021
ISBN: 9780262045698
Publication Date: 2021-08-03
Online Guides
Blended/Hybrid & HyFlex Learning Guides
Blended Learning - Columbia University Center for Teaching & LearningWhat is blended learning? What are the benefits to a blended learning approach? What are some strategies for getting started? This guide helps instructors answer these questions by describing the elements of an effective, learner-centered “blend” derived from research and evidence-based practices. In addition, the guide offers questions that instructors can reflect on before designing their course and additional references and resources.
Hybrid Learning - EDUCAUSE"Hybrid Learning," also referred to as "Blended Learning," combines traditional face-to-face classroom instruction with online learning. EDUCAUSE has a wide range of resources on this expansive topic in various formats.
7 Things You Should Know About the HyFlex Course ModelThe 7 Things You Should Know About... series from the EDUCAUSE Learning Initiative (ELI) provides concise information on emerging learning technologies. Each brief focuses on a single technology and describes what it is, where it is going, and why it matters to teaching and learning. Use these briefs for a no-jargon, quick overview of a topic and share them with time-pressed colleagues.