Virtual and Classroom Learning in Higher Education:A Guide to Effective Online Teaching
1st Edition
Published on 22. May 2006
275 pages
978-1-68108-928-7 (ISBN)
Description
The recent COVID-19 pandemic has prompted educators to utilize online learning resources in order to comply with public health and social distancing mandates. The transition to virtual classrooms has created several opportunities and challenges for all stakeholders involved in the educational ecosystem.
The ability of the classroom instructor to impart learning to students requires considerable adjustments from both students and teachers, which can be a new experience for educational professionals.
Virtual and Classroom Learning in Higher Education serves as a handy guide for instructors to effective online teaching with a focus on higher education. The book presents reviews on different aspects of online teaching, distilling key findings in an easy to understand manner for the reader. It provides educators with knowledge which familiarizes them with online teaching models and concepts (such as micro-learning, synchronous and asynchronous learning, online pedagogy, dynamic learning experience and more). Chapters are contributed by experts in online learning and cover the topic from different angles, giving the reader a broad perspective on virtual classrooms.
Virtual and Classroom Learning in Higher Education is an essential read for administrators and educators involved in higher education settings, and general readers who are interested in widening their view of the online teaching model.
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Content
- Cover
- Title
- Copyright
- End User License Agreement
- Contents
- Preface
- List of Contributors
- How Effective is Online Education During the Current Pandemic Due to COVID-19?
- Ravindra Dey1,2, Indu Sharma2,*, Neha D'Souza1,2 and Glovin Kumar1,2
- INTRODUCTION
- LITERATURE REVIEW
- RESEARCH PROBLEM
- OBJECTIVES
- RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
- FINDINGS AND DISCUSSIONS
- LIMITATIONS AND SUGGESTIONS
- CONCLUSION
- CONSENT FOR PUBLICATION
- CONFLICT OF INTEREST
- ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
- REFERENCES
- Teaching and Learning with Technology - Analysis of the Impact of Technology on Higher Education
- David Nichol1,* and David Littlefair1
- INTRODUCTION
- A CASE STUDY OF PRACTICE
- CONCLUSION
- CONSENT FOR PUBLICATION
- CONFLICT OF INTEREST
- ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
- REFERENCES
- Virtual Learning: An Effective Tool for Quality Assurance in Higher Education
- Rumpa Roy1,*
- INTRODUCTION
- LITERATURE REVIEW
- AIMS
- METHODOLOGY
- RESULTS
- Role of Virtual Learning as an Effective Tool for Quality Assurance in Higher Education
- Performance Indicators of Virtual Learning at the Program and Institutional Level
- Benefits and Impact of Virtual Learning on Student Performance
- Impact of Virtual Learning in Organizational Performance and Achievement of Strategic Objectives
- Effectiveness of Virtual Learning in Measuring Learning Outcome and Stakeholder Satisfaction
- Quality Concerns for Virtual Learning
- Assessing the Quality of Virtual Learning
- Future of Virtual Learning in Reshaping Paradigm of Education
- Innovative Approach Towards Successful Implementation of Virtual Learning
- DISCUSSION
- Opportunities for Blended Learning
- Innovative Framework
- CONCLUSION
- CONSENT FOR PUBLICATION
- CONFLICT OF INTEREST
- ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
- REFERENCES
- Futuristic Teaching and Learning of Millennials: By Consumer (people)-based Marketing Approach and Multi-channel Approach of Retailing
- Sunil Kulkarni1,*
- INTRODUCTION
- REVIEW OF LITERATURE
- Consumer-based Marketing Strategy
- Managerial Implications of Consumer (People)-Based Marketing
- Multi-channel Retailing
- METHODOLOGY
- Preliminary Findings
- Drawbacks Reported by the Students
- Challenges Faced by the Academy
- CONCLUSION
- Post-COVID Scenario
- CONSENT FOR PUBLICATION
- CONFLICT OF INTEREST
- ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
- REFERENCES
- Taking a Fresh Look at the Value of Video in Online Learning
- Ross Mallett1,* and Mel Lindley1
- INTRODUCTION
- BACKGROUND
- THE EVOLUTION OF VIDEO IN EDUCATION
- VIDEO AS TOOL FOR LEARNING
- LITERATURE REVIEW
- Knowledge Gain
- Skill Acquisition
- Student Satisfaction
- Additional Variables and Factors
- Summary of Findings
- PEDAGOGIC UNDERPINNINGS
- Behaviourism
- Cognitivism
- Social Cognitive Theory
- Constructivism
- CURRICULUM DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS
- The Simplified Continuum
- Video to Develop the Foundations of Learning
- Video to Support Facilitation and Application of Learning
- Video to Support Consolidation
- Cognitive Theory of Multimedia Learning
- CONCLUSION
- CONSENT FOR PUBLICATION
- CONFLICT OF INTEREST
- ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
- REFERENCES
- Micro-learning: An Effective E-learning Resource with Poor Net Connectivity
- Debashis Bhowmick1,* and Indrani B. Das Sarma1
- INTRODUCTION
- HISTORY & CHALLENGES OF ONLINE EDUCATION
- Paradigm Shift from Education 1.0 to 4.0
- Online Education in India
- Challenges of Online Education
- EFFECTIVE ONLINE TEACHING
- Getting Acquainted with the Technology
- Avoid Panicking
- Transparent Communication with Students
- Create and Maintain a Strong Presence
- Developing a Community of Learners
- Asynchronous Discussion
- Good Active Leader and Active Observer
- Feedback and be Mindful of Misinterpretation
- Check Content Resources and Applications
- Enjoy
- INTRODUCTION TO MICRO-LEARNING
- History of Micro-learning
- Micro-learning Platforms
- Objectives of Micro-Learning
- Characteristics of Micro-learning
- Design of Micro-learning Nuggets
- Creating a Course
- INTEGRATING MICRO-LEARNING WITH SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS
- EFFECTIVENESS IN CONTEXT OF POOR CONNECTIVITY
- ADVANTAGES OF MICRO-LEARNING
- CHALLENGES OF MICRO-LEARNING
- Hands-on-training
- Complex Concepts
- In-depth Training
- CONCLUSION
- Probable Future of Micro-Learning
- CONSENT FOR PUBLICATION
- CONFLICT OF INTEREST
- ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
- REFERENCES
- Virtual Synchronous Classroom Leading to Asynchronous Learning: Perspective of Teacher Education Pedagogy
- Mrinal Mukherjee1,* and Subha Das Mollick1,2
- INTRODUCTION
- PEDAGOGY OF TEACHER EDUCATION IN THE CONTEXT OF VIRTUAL LEARNING TEACHING
- THE THEORETICAL APPROACH
- METHODOLOGY OF THE PRESENT STUDY
- Overview of the Training Programme
- The Rewards of this Short Course were Twofold
- Data Collection
- Findings
- Analysis of the Written Response
- Overall Impressions of the Learners' Responses
- Focus Group Discussion
- Social Presence
- Teaching Presence
- Assessment in Virtual Learning Teaching Mode
- DISCUSSION
- CONCLUSION
- CONSENT FOR PUBLICATION
- CONFLICT OF INTEREST
- ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
- REFERENCE
- Online Learning - Effectiveness and Challenges Across the Globe
- Asha Bhatia1,2,* and Radhika Juneja1,2
- INTRODUCTION
- LITERATURE REVIEW
- VARIOUS TYPES OF E-LEARNING
- Synchronous Online Learning
- Classroom Engagement
- Dynamic Learning Experience
- Instructional Depth
- Asynchronous Online Learning
- Flexibility
- Pacing
- Affordability
- CONCLUSION
- CONSENT FOR PUBLICATION
- CONFLICT OF INTEREST
- ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
- REFERENCES
- Challenges of Virtual Classroom
- Shahid Husain1,*
- INTRODUCTION
- CHALLENGES
- Technological Challenges
- Availability of Suitable Hardware and Software
- Connectivity Issues
- Compatibility Issues
- Need for Training and Development
- Behavioral Challenges
- Resistance to Change
- Motivational Level
- Interaction/Participation
- Plagiarism
- Maintaining Discipline
- Human Connection
- Communication Barriers
- Procrastination
- Time Management
- E-Learning Feels Like E-Reading
- High Percentage of Withdrawals
- Social Challenges
- High Level of Instructor's Engagement
- Duplication of Task
- Economic Challenges
- Affordability of Required Devices
- Security Challenges
- Intrusion
- Phishing
- Hacking
- Practical/Experimental Challenges
- Lack of Practical/Experiments
- Not Suitable for Sports and Game Classes
- Assessment/Evaluation Challenges
- Lack of Invigilation
- Questions to be Asked in the Examination
- CONSENT FOR PUBLICATION
- CONFLICT OF INTEREST
- ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
- REFERENCES
- Enhancing Students' Lack of Engagement in the Virtual Learning Platforms: The Role of Theory of Knowledge and Certain Basic Communication Skills
- Amine Moulay1,* and Chebab Daouia1,2
- INTRODUCTION
- STUDENT ENGAGEMENT IN THE E-LEARNING ENVIRONMENT
- E-Learning Environment
- Common Challenges
- Theory of Knowledge
- Basic Communication Skills
- Body Language
- Voice Pace
- Pauses
- CONCLUSION
- CONSENT FOR PUBLICATION
- CONFLICT OF INTEREST
- ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
- REFERENCES
- Opportunities to Enhance Wide Knowledge Among Young Aspiring Minds Through MOOC
- V. Selvam1,2,* and Abhi Bhattacharya1,2
- INTRODUCTION
- GROWTH OF MOOC
- DEVELOPMENT OF MOOC IN INDIA
- CONCEPT OF E-LEARNING
- ONLINE EDUCATION MARKET IN INDIA
- ENHANCE EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS THROUGH MOOCS
- REVIEW OF LITERATURE
- STATEMENT OF PROBLEM
- RESEARCH QUESTION
- OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY
- Testing of Hypothesis
- METHODOLOGY OF THE STUDY
- Opportunities to Enhance Wide Knowledge - Analysis
- RESULTS
- Mean Score
- Independent Sample T-Test
- Findings of the Study
- CONCLUSION
- CONSENT FOR PUBLICATION
- CONFLICT OF INTEREST
- ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
- REFERENCE
- Impact of Virtual Learning Environment on Effective Education
- Ankita Chaturvedi1,* and Aditi R. Khandelwal1,2
- INTRODUCTION
- TECHNOLOGY IN EDUCATION
- LITERATURE REVIEW
- OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY
- Testing of Hypothesis
- METHODOLOGY OF THE STUDY
- RESULTS AND ANALYSIS
- CONCLUSION
- CONSENT FOR PUBLICATION
- CONFLICT OF INTEREST
- ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
- REFERENCES
- Effectiveness of Virtual and Traditional Teaching and Learning in Current Scenario
- Trupti M. Joshi1,* and Elizabeth Mathews1
- INTRODUCTION
- CHALLENGES FACED BY MANAGEMENT OF EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS, TEACHERS, AND LEARNERS
- CHANGING PLATFORMS OF TEACHING AND LEARNING
- Traditional Approach
- Blended Learning Approach
- Online Class Management Approach
- THEORETICAL FRAMEWORK AND HYPOTHESES DEVELOPMENT
- AIM
- OBJECTIVES
- RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
- LIMITATION OF THE STUDY
- HYPOTHESIS
- Hypothesis 1
- Hypothesis 2
- Hypothesis 3
- Hypothesis 4
- Hypothesis 5
- DATA ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION
- Responses From Learners
- Responses from Teachers
- HYPOTHESIS TESTING
- Hypothesis-1
- Rationale
- Hypothesis 2
- Rationale
- Hypothesis 3
- Rationale
- Hypothesis 4
- Rationale
- Hypothesis 5
- Rationale
- FINDINGS
- RECOMMENDATIONS
- CONCLUSION
- CONSENT FOR PUBLICATION
- CONFLICT OF INTEREST
- ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
- REFERENCES
- Impact of Cybernetic Classroom Learning on Students Academic Performance
- S. Lara Priyadharshini1,* and E. Kamatchi Muthulakshmi2
- INTRODUCTION
- AFFILIATION ASSOCIATION BETWEEN NORMAL LEARNING PROCESS AND CYBERNETIC TYPE OF PROCESS
- MAJOR PERSPECTIVE OF THE STUDY
- RESEARCH QUESTIONS
- METHODOLOGY
- RESULTS
- DISCUSSION OF FINDINGS
- RECOMMENDATIONS
- CONCLUSION
- CONSENT FOR PUBLICATION
- CONFLICT OF INTEREST
- ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
- REFERENCES
- Virtual Learning in Higher Education and Its Impact on the Students- A Study of Mumbai Region
- Meena Sharma1,* and Dhiraj Dhirwani1
- INTRODUCTION
- Objectives
- Research Methodology and Sample
- LITERATURE REVIEW
- DATA ANALYSIS
- Overall Students Prefer
- Findings
- CONCLUSION
- Future Work
- CONSENT FOR PUBLICATION
- CONFLICT OF INTEREST
- ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
- REFERENCES
- Subject Index
