{"product_id":"online-learning-9781475801408","title":"Online Learning","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWayne 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\u003cbr\u003eThis 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\u003cbr\u003eIn 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\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eForeword, by Tina L. Heafner  Preface \tOnline Learning in Secondary Education: Proceeding With Caution \tWhy Secondary Teachers Should Consider Online Education \tMy Motivation for Writing This Book \tStructure of the Book  Introduction \tA (Brief) History of Distance Education in the United States \tOnline Learning in American Higher Education \tWho Takes Online Courses in Higher Education, and How Have They Fared? \tWhere Did K-12 Online Learning Come From? \tWhat We Currently Know About K-12 Online Learning \tWhat Can We Learn From Research on K-12 Online Education? \tSummary  Chapter One: Creating a Proper Infrastructure for Online Learning \tMaking the Move Online \tHow to Choose Which Courses Are Best Suited for Online Learning \tProviding Students With Choices and Helping Ensure Their Success \tSynchronous Versus Asynchronous Communication \tChoosing a Learning Management System \tAdditional Infrastructure Issues Related to Online Courses \tSummary  Chapter Two: Course Development \tHow to Create a Solid Course Structure \tEstablishing Effective Instructional Design in Online Courses \tSummary  Chapter Three: Assessing Student Learning Online \tHow to Maximize the Power of the Internet \tTips for Creating Reliable and Accessible Assessments \tCreating a Course Calendar for Assignments \tEffective Online Assessments \tTips for Staying Organized While Grading \tProviding Feedback Online \tSummary  Chapter Four: Building Community in Online Courses \tTeacher and Student Perceptions of Social Interaction Online \tStrategies for Building Classroom Community \tFostering Relationships Between Teachers and Students \tSummary  Chapter Five: Creating Substantive Asynchronous Discussions \tA Case Study of Asynchronous Communication in a K-12 Online Course \tFactors Leading to Unproductive Discussions \tLessons Learned \tSummary  Chapter Six: Where Do We Go From Here? \tThe Importance of Online Professional Development \tCreating Online Learning For All \tAddressing Technological Inequities \tFinal Thoughts  References","brand":"Rowman \u0026 Littlefield","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51040134267223,"sku":"9781475801408","price":45.9,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781475801408.jpg?v=1750945842","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/online-learning-9781475801408","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}