Supporting Students in Online Open and Distance Learning
1st Edition
Published on 3. April 2013
160 pages
978-1-136-36003-9 (ISBN)
Description
This new addition to the respected Open and Distance Learning Series is an up-to-the-minute guide for educators wanting to come to terms with their support role in open and distance learning. Covering all aspects of student support from tuition and counselling through to the broad range of delivery methods available, the book offers practical solutions that are set within a sound theoretical framework.
Reviews / Votes
'This is the best book I have seen in the field.' - British Journal of Educational TechnologyMore details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
Reflowable
File size
5,23 MB
ISBN-13
978-1-136-36003-9 (9781136360039)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Additional editions
Ormond Simpson
Supporting Students in Online Open and Distance Learning
Book
04/2000
1st Edition
Kogan Page Ltd
€76.10
Shipment within 10-20 days
Person
Content
What is meant by student support?; why support students?; what kinds of student support are there?; theories behind student support; delivery of student support - written (letters, texts, interactive, experiential), phone (one-to-one, conference, video phone, audio text), face-to-face (one-to-one, groups), computer (e-mail, conferencing, Internet, CD-ROM); organization of student support; staff development; student support from outside the institution; breakdowns and barriers in student support; quality assurance and standards in student support.
