How to Build Online Education Communities
A Guide for Schools
David Fulton Publishers Ltd
Published on 1. January 2002
Book
Paperback/Softback
160 pages
978-1-85346-814-8 (ISBN)
Description
The growth and proliferation of computers, internet and email over the last decade have made many teachers realize the benefits of using ICT as a teaching tool, particularly in communication and literacy skills. This book provides a comprehensive guide to the development of learning communities through ICT in schools.
An online education community is one where those with a common educational interest use ICT as a tool for communication with each other or to collaborate on work as part of or in relation to a learning agenda. The authors explore not just the 'how to' aspects of building such a community but also the ways to avoid glitches experienced by those who have tried it. They examine many practical case studies, which deal with all aspects of online communities. These include: initial guidance on how online communities can be used to support teaching in the classroom; practical examples of projects and lessons; check lists on setting up, moderating and sustaining online learning communities; and how to use online communities to support professional development.
This book will be of use to all teachers in primary and secondary schools, as well as to ICT Coordinators in schools and LEAs. It will also appeal to teachers and tutors in further and higher education, particularly academic staff working in education programs and teacher training courses, and postgraduate students.
An online education community is one where those with a common educational interest use ICT as a tool for communication with each other or to collaborate on work as part of or in relation to a learning agenda. The authors explore not just the 'how to' aspects of building such a community but also the ways to avoid glitches experienced by those who have tried it. They examine many practical case studies, which deal with all aspects of online communities. These include: initial guidance on how online communities can be used to support teaching in the classroom; practical examples of projects and lessons; check lists on setting up, moderating and sustaining online learning communities; and how to use online communities to support professional development.
This book will be of use to all teachers in primary and secondary schools, as well as to ICT Coordinators in schools and LEAs. It will also appeal to teachers and tutors in further and higher education, particularly academic staff working in education programs and teacher training courses, and postgraduate students.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
ISBN-13
978-1-85346-814-8 (9781853468148)
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Persons
Jane Field is an Education and Development Consultant. Anne Sparrowhawk is a Director of Sparrowhawk & Herald Ltd. Christina Preston is a Senior Research Associate at the University of London and Director of the Writers and Computers Association.