Virtual Instruction
Issues and Insights from an International Perspective
1st Edition
Published on 15. September 1999
262 pages
978-0-313-07832-3 (ISBN)
Description
Throughout the world, schools, universities, and industry have begun to use virtual instruction to expand their outreach to learners and to promote collaboration and exchange among educators. As these virtual communities encompass the globe, questions regarding the nature of teaching learning, and communicating in a technology-embedded, multicultural, and border-free environment have arisen. The essays in this book clarify predominant theoretical issues that pertain to this new form of computer-mediated, interactive distance learning and offer practical suggestions for implementing virtual instruction programs. Addressing a variety of instructional technologies (e.g., web-based instruction, videoconferencing), the book examines virtual instruction from different perspectives, including economics, sociology, communication, and learning theory. Invaluable to educators and students of teacher education, instructional design, technology, and communication, the book will appeal to anyone involved in or w
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Edition
1. Auflage
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Target group
Professional and scholarly
ISBN-13
978-0-313-07832-3 (9780313078323)
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Carine M. Feyten | Joyce Nutta
Virtual Instruction
Issues and Insights from an International Perspective
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Persons
CARINE M. FEYTEN is Associate Professor, Director of Foreign Language Education, College of Education, University of South Florida, South Tampa
JOYCE W. NUTTA is Assistant Professor, Department of Secondary Education, at the same institution.
JOYCE W. NUTTA is Assistant Professor, Department of Secondary Education, at the same institution.
Content
- Intro
- Contents
- List of Illustrations
- Preface
- Contributors
- Introduction
- 1-Mapping Space and Time: Virtual Instruction as Global Ritual
- 2-Assessing Cost-Effectiveness for Virtual Learning and Instruction: Why and How?
- 3-Educational Vision, Theory, and Technology for Virtual Learning in K-12: Perils, Possibilities, and Pedagogical Decisions
- 4-Learners and Learning in Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) Environments: Constructing an Instrument
- 5-Educational Innovation and Information and Communication Technologies (ICT): Revolution or Evolution?
- 6-Bridging the Gap or Keeping the Distance: Videoconferencing in Education and Training
- 7-Computer-Facilitated Communications in Transition
- 8-Cultural and Linguistic Diversity: Threat or Challenge for Virtual Instruction
- 9-Distance Learning and Virtual Instruction: An Asian Perspective on a Culture of Simulation
- 10-Use of Information Technology in Education: Present State and Future Prospects in Japan
- Index
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