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by Keith Pratt, Rena M. Palloff
Lessons from the Virtual Classroom: The Realities of Online Teaching, 2nd Edition
Cover
Series
Title Page
Copyright
Figures, Table, and Exhibits
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Table
Exhibits
Preface to the Second Edition: The Face of Online Learning Today
Online Learning in the Twenty-First Century
Organization of the Contents
The Authors
Acknowledgments
Part One: Rethinking Education for an Online World
Chapter One: Online Learning in the Twenty-First Century
Online Learning Today
Current and Emerging Technologies
Emerging Issues for Both Faculty and Administrators
Recent Developments in K–12 Online Learning
The Effectiveness of Distance Delivery
Chapter Two: The Art of Online Teaching
Lack of Preparation
Who Should Teach Online?
Training, Training, and More Training
Using Mobile Technology in Faculty Training
New Processes, New Relationships
Online Pedagogy
Keys to Success
The Final Transition: Assessing and Evaluating Students and Ourselves
Supporting Instructors to Make the Transition
Chapter Three: Administrative Issues and Concerns
Faculty Time, Compensation, and Questions of Tenure
Program Planning and Development
Another Look at Faculty and Student Support, Training, and Development
Governance and Intellectual Property
Student Retention
Some Last Thoughts on Administrative Issues and Concerns
Chapter Four: The Tools of Online Teaching
Technology in the Twenty-First Century
Matching the Technology to the Course
What Are Web 2.0 Technologies?
Choosing Technology Wisely
When Money Is an Issue
Accessibility Is a Major Concern
Part Two: Teaching and Learning Online
Chapter Five: Transforming Courses for the Online Classroom
Starting Over: Considerations in the Development of an Online Course
The Process of the Course
Chapter Six: Teaching Courses Developed by Others
A Focus on Content
Ability to Adjust the Course
Examples of Customization
When Customizing Is Not Possible
Building Community into the Process
Evaluating a Course Developed by Another
Issues of Intellectual Property
Courses with Rolling Admission
Final Thoughts on Teaching a Course Developed by Another
Chapter Seven: Working with the Virtual Student
If We Build It, They Will Come
The Successful Learner in the Online Classroom
Addressing Different Learning Styles
Recognizing and Working with Those Who Do Not Succeed
The Role of the Learner in the Online Learning Process
Maximizing the Potential of the Virtual Student
Teaching Students to Learn in the Online Environment
Respecting Student Intellectual Property
Chapter Eight: Online Classroom Dynamics
Group Dynamics and Online Classroom Dynamics
Applying What We Understand About Groups to Online Classes
Other Ways of Looking at Online Groups
Conflict Revisited
Working with Difficult Students
When It Simply Isn't Working
Chapter Nine: Lessons Learned in the Virtual Classroom
A Look Back
The Myths
Lessons for Faculty
Lessons for Instructional Designers and Faculty Developers
Lessons for Administrators
A Look into the Near Future
Appendix A: Sample Training for Faculty
Introduction to and Best Practices in Online Teaching
Intensive Training Focused on Collaboration and Building Online Learning Communities
Appendix B: Additional Resources
Communities of Practice
Mobile Applications and Web 2.0 Applications
Certificate Programs in Online Teaching
Online Conferences
Online Journals About Online Teaching
Professional Organizations
Course Evaluation Rubrics
References
Index
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