Teaching and Learning at a Distance
Foundations of Distance Education
4th Edition
Published on 9. May 2008
Book
Paperback/Softback
416 pages
978-0-13-513776-5 (ISBN)
Description
The field of distance learning is growing in importance and size. This introductory distance education textbook gives readers the basic information they need to be knowledgeable distance educators. Understanding that most students would prefer to sit in a classroom, the book offers practical solutions for providing equivalent opportunities for various ways of learning. Distance education requires considerable pre-planning in order to be effective, and yet when designed and delivered correctly, it allows the teacher to move beyond the simple delivery of content to the guiding of the learning process. This book is the most comprehensive and widely adopted for distance learning courses and also provides the most visuals. It fills the need for a research-based book about the best practices in distance education.
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Edition
4th edition
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Pearson Education (US)
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 193 mm
Width: 236 mm
Thickness: 21 mm
Weight
560 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-13-513776-5 (9780135137765)
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Content
PART I FOUNDATIONS
1. Foundations of Distance Education
Chemistry at a Distance? A True Story
Distance Education Today and Tomorrow
The Effectiveness of Distance Education - In Case You Wonder
What is Distance Education?
Facts About Distance Education
Media in Education: Earlier Debates
Status of Distance Education
Telemedicine
Characteristics of Distance Education: Two Visions
2. Definitions, History, and Theories of Distance Education
Defining Distance Education
Emerging Definitions
A Brief History of Distance Education
Theory and Distance Education
3. Research and Distance Education
The Focus of Distance Education Research
Learning Outcomes
Learner Perceptions
Learner Attributes
Interaction
Barriers to Distance Education
Distance Education Technology
Myths Regarding Distance Education Research
4. Technologies for Distance Education
A True Story
A Model of Communication
The Cone of Experience
A Taxonomy of Distance Education Technologies
Distance Education Classrooms
PART II. TEACHING AND LEARNING AT A DISTANCE
5. Instructional Design for Distance Education
"Signal Fires"?
Why Plan for Teaching at a Distance?
Principles of Instructional Design Systems
Issues to Address in the Planning Process
Other Issues to Be Considered
Models for Designing World Wide Web Courses
Best Practices in Course Design for Distance Education
Recommendations for Distance Delivered Instruction - The Unit-Module-Topic Model
6. The Student and Distance Education
An Emphasis on the Student
Traits of the Distant Learner
Attitude Factors
Experience Issues
Elements for Success
Learner Responsibilities
Sixty Frequently Asked Student Questions About Distance Education
7. Teaching and Distance Education
Quality Instruction at a Distance: Coal Slurry Ponds
Teaching the Distant Learner
Policy Issues Related to Teaching at a Distance
8. Handouts, Study Guides, and Visuals
Printed Media
Distance Education Syllabus
The Interactive Study Guide
Graphic Design Principles
Word Pictures
Visual Analogies
9. Internet-Based Distance Education
The Evolution of Distance Education
What Is the Internet, and Why Does It Matter?
Foundations of Internet-Based Distance Education
Technologies of Internet-Based Distance Educaiton
Pedagogies of Internet-Based Distance Education
Future of Internet-Based Distance Education
10. Assessment for Distance Education
Assessing Learning Gains
Purposes for Assessment
Assessment and Evaluation
Assessment and Instructional Design
Assessments and Grading
Characteristics of Useful Assessments
Objective and Subjective Assessment Measures
Assessment Strategies
Implementation Strategies
Selecting Appropriate Assessment Measures
Academic Misconduct
What's Ahead for Assessment?
PART III. MANAGING AND EVALUATING DISTANCE EDUCATION
11. Copyright and Distance Education
Copyright Myths
Copyright Essentials
Guidelines
Recent Copyright-Related Legislation
Copyright Applications in Distance Education
Obtaining Permission
Intellectual Property Rights
12. Managing and Leading a Distance Education Organization
The Distance Learning Leader
Functions and Roles of a Distance Education Administrator
Current Issues in the Administration of Distance Education
13. Evaluating Teaching and Learning at a Distance
Research and Evaluation
Evaluation and the Open University
The AEIOU Approach
Program Evaluation: Examples
Student Evaluation of Distance Education Courses
References
Additional Reading
Index
1. Foundations of Distance Education
Chemistry at a Distance? A True Story
Distance Education Today and Tomorrow
The Effectiveness of Distance Education - In Case You Wonder
What is Distance Education?
Facts About Distance Education
Media in Education: Earlier Debates
Status of Distance Education
Telemedicine
Characteristics of Distance Education: Two Visions
2. Definitions, History, and Theories of Distance Education
Defining Distance Education
Emerging Definitions
A Brief History of Distance Education
Theory and Distance Education
3. Research and Distance Education
The Focus of Distance Education Research
Learning Outcomes
Learner Perceptions
Learner Attributes
Interaction
Barriers to Distance Education
Distance Education Technology
Myths Regarding Distance Education Research
4. Technologies for Distance Education
A True Story
A Model of Communication
The Cone of Experience
A Taxonomy of Distance Education Technologies
Distance Education Classrooms
PART II. TEACHING AND LEARNING AT A DISTANCE
5. Instructional Design for Distance Education
"Signal Fires"?
Why Plan for Teaching at a Distance?
Principles of Instructional Design Systems
Issues to Address in the Planning Process
Other Issues to Be Considered
Models for Designing World Wide Web Courses
Best Practices in Course Design for Distance Education
Recommendations for Distance Delivered Instruction - The Unit-Module-Topic Model
6. The Student and Distance Education
An Emphasis on the Student
Traits of the Distant Learner
Attitude Factors
Experience Issues
Elements for Success
Learner Responsibilities
Sixty Frequently Asked Student Questions About Distance Education
7. Teaching and Distance Education
Quality Instruction at a Distance: Coal Slurry Ponds
Teaching the Distant Learner
Policy Issues Related to Teaching at a Distance
8. Handouts, Study Guides, and Visuals
Printed Media
Distance Education Syllabus
The Interactive Study Guide
Graphic Design Principles
Word Pictures
Visual Analogies
9. Internet-Based Distance Education
The Evolution of Distance Education
What Is the Internet, and Why Does It Matter?
Foundations of Internet-Based Distance Education
Technologies of Internet-Based Distance Educaiton
Pedagogies of Internet-Based Distance Education
Future of Internet-Based Distance Education
10. Assessment for Distance Education
Assessing Learning Gains
Purposes for Assessment
Assessment and Evaluation
Assessment and Instructional Design
Assessments and Grading
Characteristics of Useful Assessments
Objective and Subjective Assessment Measures
Assessment Strategies
Implementation Strategies
Selecting Appropriate Assessment Measures
Academic Misconduct
What's Ahead for Assessment?
PART III. MANAGING AND EVALUATING DISTANCE EDUCATION
11. Copyright and Distance Education
Copyright Myths
Copyright Essentials
Guidelines
Recent Copyright-Related Legislation
Copyright Applications in Distance Education
Obtaining Permission
Intellectual Property Rights
12. Managing and Leading a Distance Education Organization
The Distance Learning Leader
Functions and Roles of a Distance Education Administrator
Current Issues in the Administration of Distance Education
13. Evaluating Teaching and Learning at a Distance
Research and Evaluation
Evaluation and the Open University
The AEIOU Approach
Program Evaluation: Examples
Student Evaluation of Distance Education Courses
References
Additional Reading
Index