E-learning Theory and Practice

Acknowledgements
Introduction: New Learning Practices
What's New in Learning?
What is Driving New Conditions for Learning?
Chapter Outline
Looking Forward
Further Reading
The New Media
Introduction
Features of Computer-Mediated Communication
Conclusion
Further Reading
Theories of Learning
Introduction
Transformation, Framing and Emergence
Challenges for Assessment
Toward E-Learning Theory
Texts
Conclusion
Further Reading
Theorizing Online Learning
Introduction
Existing Theoretical Positions
Further Theories
Interim Summary
Does E-Learning Require a New Theory of Learning?
Three Questions Answered
Further Thoughts
Conclusion
Further Reading
New Literacies, New Discourses in E-learning
From New Literacies to New Discourses
Exploring Modes
From 'Literacy' to 'Discourse'
The Implications of a 'Discourse' View of E-Learning
A Reciprocal, Co-Evolutionary Model of Literacy Development and Learning
Developing a New 'Language' for E-Learning
Conclusion
Further Reading
Participatory Cultures
Introduction
Technologies of Participation
Brief History of IT Development
Participatory Media
Educational Spaces: 1.0 and 2.0
Changes in Authority and Contribution
Conclusion
Further Reading
Learning Communities
Introduction
Defining and Locating Community
Why Collaboration and Community?
The Concept of Community
Creating an E-learning Community
Promoting a Community
Conclusion
Further Reading
Sociotechnical Perspectives
Introduction
Reviewing Social Processes and Technology
Managing the Social and Technical Mix in E-learning
Balancing the Social and Technical
Conclusion
Further Reading
E-learning Ecologies
Introduction
The Ecology of the E-learning Environment
Personal Ecologies
Conclusion
Further Reading
Ubiquitous Learning, Ubiquitous Learners
Introduction
Becoming an Ubiquitous E-learner
Who Is A Ubiquitous E-learner?
What Does a Ubiquitous Learner Learn?
The Ubiquitous Learner and the Economics of Attention
Conclusion
Further Reading
E-inclusion and Exclusion
Introduction
Digital Divide
Digital Spectrum
Conclusion
Further Reading
Cross-Cultural Issues
Introduction
Issues Arising From Cultural Diversity
E-learning Across the Globe
Potential Problems with Cross-Cultural Approaches to E-Learning
Further Reading
Researching E-Learning
Introduction
Getting Started in E-Learning Research
E-learning Research Dimensions
Research about and for E-learning
New Forms of Research Formats in the Digital Age
Becoming an E-Researcher
Future Research
From Research About E-Learning to Research For E-Learning
Conclusions
Further Reading
References