Building Online Learning Communities: Effective Strategies for the Virtual Classroom (Jossey Bass Higher & Adult Education Series)
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Building Online Learning Communities: Effective Strategies for the Virtual Classroom, 2nd Edition Building Online Learning Communities further explores the development of virtual classroom environments that foster a sense of community and empower students to take charge of their learning to successfully achieve learning outcomes. This is the second edition of the groundbreaking book by Rena Palloff and Keith Pratt and has been completely updated and expanded to include the most current information on effective online course development and delivery. A practical, hands-on guide, this resource is filled with illustrative case studies, vignettes, and examples from a wide variety of successful online courses. The authors offer proven strategies for handling challenges that include: Engaging students in the formation of an online learning community. Establishing a sense of presence online. Maximizing participation. Developing effective courses that include collaboration and reflection. Assessing student performance. Written for faculty in any distance learning environment, this revised edition is based on the authors many years of work in faculty development for online teaching as well as their extensive personal experience as faculty in online distance education. Rena M. Palloff and Keith Pratt share insights designed to guide readers through the steps of online course design and delivery. Review: Well Written - Concise Methodology - I used this book for one of classes in my Masters program for teaching adults. This author is well-known and has written and collaborated with others, so she is very credible. If you are designing an online community or curriculum, this book will help you to create one where the learners are highly engaged and motivated to learn. Review: Nice book for online teachers - As a non-formal educator it was easy to embrace the concepts of this book. The strategies allow an educator to consider what the most effective method of teaching in a virtual space can be for your topic. Highly recommend to anyone that works with others over distance or teaches online courses.
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| Customer Reviews | 4.3 out of 5 stars 72 Reviews |
L**B
Well Written - Concise Methodology
I used this book for one of classes in my Masters program for teaching adults. This author is well-known and has written and collaborated with others, so she is very credible. If you are designing an online community or curriculum, this book will help you to create one where the learners are highly engaged and motivated to learn.
T**N
Nice book for online teachers
As a non-formal educator it was easy to embrace the concepts of this book. The strategies allow an educator to consider what the most effective method of teaching in a virtual space can be for your topic. Highly recommend to anyone that works with others over distance or teaches online courses.
K**D
You could do it yourself
I study instructional design and technology and this book was very instructive. At times a bit repetitive and ambiguous, but if you wanted to start your own online course this is basically a manual.
C**N
This book is great for instructional designers and faculty wanting to teach online
After a master's in distance education, I'm taking a "practical" course on how to teach online, and this book addresses a lot of the issues. It's easy to read, especially in the e-book format on my iPad.
H**E
Online Instructors
Excellent training manual for teachers making the transition to the digital field. It examines the concepts of how really different on-line Instructor participation is required to offer a competent class to your "digital" students.
M**X
Building Online Learning Communities: Effective Strategies for the Virtual Classroom
Great book, easy to read; good introduction to online learning communities.I will recommend this book to technology students and teachers.
B**N
Three Stars
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T**R
Online Teaching Go To Manual
Very informative book on teaching online courses with its various nuances to include community building, assessments, and assignments.
P**H
Great resource for online teaching
Bought it for a Master's class on online teaching and development. Despite the publish date, the content is still really relevant and I've really enjoyed it.
V**T
Five Stars
Very informative.
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