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Book SynopsisAs online learning continues to become more prominent in K-12 education, it will be important that teachers are knowledgeable about both the potential of online learning and the challenges associated with moving curricula online. This book, written by a former secondary online teacher who now teaches online instructional methods to practicing K-12 teachers, addresses those challenges and offers practical, research-based approaches to creating successful online learning experiences. Both novice and experienced K-12 teachers will benefit from the author's strategies for creating engaging, learner-centered instruction in an online format. This book is unique from other practitioner-oriented books on online learning in that it focuses exclusively on adolescents' experiences with online instruction.
Trade ReviewWayne Journell's book presents an interesting and unique look at K-12 online learning and virtual schooling. This book provides a outline for those interested in creating an online program, designing an online course, and/or teaching online. Unlike other texts on the market, Journell goes beyond the practitioner's personal experiences of "This is how we did it"' or focusing primarily upon research based on adult populations. This book provides a research-based outline for K-12 online learning practitioners, specifically from research into K-12 online learning. -- Dr. Michael K. Barbour, assistant professor of Instructional Technology Education, Evaluation and Research at Wayne State University
This is a vivid and fresh look at the state of online learning in the secondary school and its potential. Journell enlightens the reader while recognizing the challenges facing those who move into creating and maintaining high quality and engaging online learning. Some common assumptions are convincingly debunked in detail-rich chapters. -- Dr. Cynthia Szymanski Sunal, Paul W. Bryant research professor of education, University of Alabama and executive editor, Journal of Interactive Online Learning
In this practical guide, Journell combines his practitioner-based foundation with his intricate look at the pedagogy behind preparing and designing for online learning in secondary education. A self-proclaimed realist, he tackles the challenges of online teaching and celebrates the triumphs that can occur when it is done well. -- Dr. Kathryn Kennedy, researcher, International Association for K-12 Online Learning and assistant professor, Georgia Southern University
Table of ContentsForeword, by Tina L. Heafner Preface Online Learning in Secondary Education: Proceeding With Caution Why Secondary Teachers Should Consider Online Education My Motivation for Writing This Book Structure of the Book Introduction A (Brief) History of Distance Education in the United States Online Learning in American Higher Education Who Takes Online Courses in Higher Education, and How Have They Fared? Where Did K-12 Online Learning Come From? What We Currently Know About K-12 Online Learning What Can We Learn From Research on K-12 Online Education? Summary Chapter One: Creating a Proper Infrastructure for Online Learning Making the Move Online How to Choose Which Courses Are Best Suited for Online Learning Providing Students With Choices and Helping Ensure Their Success Synchronous Versus Asynchronous Communication Choosing a Learning Management System Additional Infrastructure Issues Related to Online Courses Summary Chapter Two: Course Development How to Create a Solid Course Structure Establishing Effective Instructional Design in Online Courses Summary Chapter Three: Assessing Student Learning Online How to Maximize the Power of the Internet Tips for Creating Reliable and Accessible Assessments Creating a Course Calendar for Assignments Effective Online Assessments Tips for Staying Organized While Grading Providing Feedback Online Summary Chapter Four: Building Community in Online Courses Teacher and Student Perceptions of Social Interaction Online Strategies for Building Classroom Community Fostering Relationships Between Teachers and Students Summary Chapter Five: Creating Substantive Asynchronous Discussions A Case Study of Asynchronous Communication in a K-12 Online Course Factors Leading to Unproductive Discussions Lessons Learned Summary Chapter Six: Where Do We Go From Here? The Importance of Online Professional Development Creating Online Learning For All Addressing Technological Inequities Final Thoughts References
