{"product_id":"engaging-the-online-learner-9781118018194","title":"Engaging the Online Learner","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEngaging the Online Learner\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis updated edition includes an innovative framework?the Phases of Engagement?that helps learners become more involved as knowledge generators and cofacilitators of a course. The book also provides specific ideas for tested activities (collected from experienced online instructors across the nation) that can go a long way to improving online learning. \u003ci\u003eEngaging the Online Learner\u003c\/i\u003e offers the tools and information needed to: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eConvert classroom activities to an online environment\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAssess the learning that occurs as a result of collaborative activities\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePhase in activities that promote engagement among online learners\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBuild peer interaction through peer partnerships and team activities\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCreate authentic activities and implement games and simulations\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eEngaging the Online Learner\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Phases of Engagement framework provides a road map for creating community\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePreface vii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOverview of the Contents ix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUpdates ix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments x\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAn Invitation x\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Authors xi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1 Learning in an Online Environment 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEngaged Learning in the Online Environment 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGuiding Learners to Engage Online 7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppropriate Activities for Each Phase 11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePART ONE Constructing Activities to Engage Online Learners 15\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2 Designing Online Engagement 17\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdapting Classroom-Based Activities 18\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMeeting the Needs of Online Learners 20\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoosing an Effective Communication Tool 21\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 26\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3 Measuring Online Engaged Learning 27\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnalyzing the Quality of Critical Thinking 28\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiscussion Analysis Tools 29\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRubrics 29\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTeam Assessments 30\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReflective Self-Assessments 34\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 37\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e4 Learning to Use Online Tools 38\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuilding Students’ Skills in Using the Necessary Tools 38\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePART TWO Activities to Engage Online Learners 49\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e5 Online Icebreakers 51\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCharacteristics of an Effective Icebreaker 52\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e6 Peer Partnership and Team Activities 67\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMoving Dyads to Teams 68\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e7 Reflective Activities 81\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCharacteristics of an Effective Reflective Activity 82\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e8 Authentic Activities 92\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCharacteristics of an Effective Authentic Activity 93\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e9 Games and Simulations 101\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCharacteristics of an Effective Game or Simulation 102\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e10 Learner-Led Activities 114\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eActivities Led by Individuals Versus Teams 114\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConveying Outcomes 115\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoosing the Type of Activity 115\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdequate Orientation and Planning Time 115\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Do Learners Think About Learner-Led Activities? 117\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExamples of Learner-Led Activities 118\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 129\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 132\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"John Wiley \u0026 Sons Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49406821400919,"sku":"9781118018194","price":999.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/engaging-the-online-learner-9781118018194","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}