Description
Book SynopsisEffective Online Teaching is an essential resource that offers a clear understanding of how cognition and learning theory applies to online learning. This much-needed resource provides specific strategies for incorporating this knowledge into effective learner-centered teaching that gets results. The book includes strategies on motivation, tailored instruction, interaction, collaboration, monitoring and communication, time and information management, student concerns, and legal and ethical issues.
Designed as a text for online instructors, the chapters can be used for self-directed learning or in a formal training setting in concert with the companion Training Manual and CD.
Tina Stavredes has done something sorely needed in the online teaching world ?she has successfully combined solid theory and research with the practical application of instructor training. Both the book and the training manual are a ''must'' for any online education organization. Bravo!?Dr. Darcy W
Table of Contents
Exhibits and Figures ix
Preface xv
About the Author xxi
PART 1 Profile of the Online Learner 1
1 Characteristics of the Online Learner 3
2 Key Learning Attributes of Adults 13
3 Challenges That Affect Learners’ Persistence 21
PART 2 Foundations of Cognition and Learning 31
4 Learning Theory 33
5 Understanding Cognition and Learning 43
6 Motivation Theory 59
PART 3 Cognitive Strategies to Support Learners’ Thinking 73
7 Procedural Scaffolding 75
8 Metacognitive Scaffolding 87
9 Conceptual Scaffolding 95
10 Strategic Scaffolding 101
PART 4 Developing Cognitive, Social, and Teaching Presence Online 105
11 Developing Cognitive Presence Through Active Learning Strategies 107
12 Establishing Social Presence Through Learner-to-Learner Collaborative Strategies 131
13 Establishing Instructor Presence Through Instructor-to-Learner Interaction Strategies 151
14 Communication Tools to Support Cognitive, Social, and Teaching Presence 167
PART 5 Strategies for Managing Your Online Course 183
15 Strategies for Managing Your Online Teaching Activities 185
16 Strategies for Managing Behavioral Issues 205
17 Strategies for Managing Ethical and Legal Issues 223
18 Developing an Online Teaching Philosophy 241
References 245
Index 251
