Distance Learning (eBook)

John G Flores, Charles Schlosser, Michael Simonson (Herausgeber)

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2017 | 1. Auflage
73 Seiten
Information Age Publishing (Verlag)
978-1-64113-097-4 (ISBN)

Infos

Distance Learning is for leaders, practitioners, and decision makers in the fields of distance learning, elearning, telecommunications, and related areas. It is a professional journal with applicable information for those involved with providing instruction to all kinds of learners, of all ages, using telecommunications technologies of all types. Stories are written by practitioners for practitioners with the intent of providing usable information and ideas. Articles are accepted from authorsnew and experiencedwith interesting and important information about the effective practice of distance teaching and learning. Distance Learning is published quarterly. Each issue includes eight to ten articles and three to four columns, including the highly regarded "And Finally..." column covering recent important issues in the field and written by Distance Learning editor, Michael Simonson. Articles are written by practitioners from various countries and locations, nationally and internationally.

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Distance Learning is for leaders, practitioners, and decision makers in the fields of distance learning, e-learning, telecommunications, and related areas. It is a professional journal with applicable information for those involved with providing instruction to all kinds of learners, of all ages, using telecommunications technologies of all types. Stories are written by practitioners for practitioners with the intent of providing usable information and ideas. Articles are accepted from authors--new and experienced--with interesting and important information about the effective practice of distance teaching and learning.Distance Learning is published quarterly. Each issue includes eight to ten articles and three to four columns, including the highly regarded "e;And Finally..."e; column covering recent important issues in the field and written by Distance Learning editor, Michael Simonson. Articles are written by practitioners from various countries and locations, nationally and internationally.

Inhalt

Front Cover 1
Featured Articles 2
1 2
Investigating Twitter Use in Lower Division Online Classrooms 2
9 2
Qualitative Phenomenological Analysis of Foreign Language Assessment 2
17 2
The Role of Computer Simulations and Digital Gaming in Distance Education 2
27 2
Georgia Virtual Technical Connection: Distance Education for Georgia’s Technical Colleges 2
35 2
Broward Virtual School: Preparing Students for Success 2
41 2
Telehealth: Changing Healthcare for Humans and Animals 2
Columns 2
Investigating Twitter Use in Lower Division Online Classrooms 6
Bjorn Mercer and Amy Winger 6
Introduction 6
Background 6
Twitter’s Benefits for Lower Division College Students 7
Twitter Builds Community 7
Twitter as an Information Storehouse 8
Twitter’s Portability 8
Twitter as a Writing Tool 8
Twitter’s Challenges to Lower Division College Students 9
Twitter’s Proficiency and Timeframe Challenges 9
Twitter’s Implementation Concerns 9
Twitter’s Student-Privacy Concerns 10
Twitter’s Perceived Questionable Credibility 10
Twitter’s Ambiguous Academic Efficacy 10
Conclusion 11
References 11
Qualitative Phenomenological Analysis of Foreign Language Assessment 14
Varvara Gasparyan 14
Introduction 14
Overview of the History of Foreign Language Assessment in the United States 15
The Assessment Process 16
Summary 19
References 19
The Role of Computer Simulations and Digital Gaming in Distance Education 22
Linda R. Rivers 22
Introduction 22
Computer Simulations and Games in Distance Education 23
Framework 23
Grounded in Learning Theory 24
Motivational Tool 25
Interactivity and Collaboration 25
Competition 25
Adaptation 26
Assessment 26
Self-Explanation 26
Distributed Learning 26
Learner Transfer 27
Computer Simulations and Games Course Characteristics 27
Case Study 27
Challenges of Computer Simulations and Games in Distance Education 28
Future of Computer Simulations and Digital Games in Distance Education 28
Conclusion 29
References 29
Get Your Copy Today—Information Age Publishing www.infoagepub.com 31
Get Your Copy Today—Information Age Publishing 39
Georgia Virtual Technical Connection 32
Distance Education for Georgia’s Technical Colleges 32
Theresa West 32
Introduction 32
Georgia Virtual Technical Connection 33
GVTC Mission Statement 33
GVTC History 33
Complete College Georgia Initiative 33
Achieve the Dream Initiative 34
Performance Accountability System 35
Instructional Technology 35
Admissions Requirements 36
Library Resources 36
Advantages and Disadvantages of GVTC 37
Summary 38
References 38
Appendix 38
Broward Virtual School 40
Preparing Students for Success 40
Adrienne Fuller 40
Introduction 40
About BVS 40
BVS Courses 40
Administration 41
Teachers 41
Students 42
Parents 42
Admissions 42
Full-Time Students 42
Part-Time Students 43
School Choice 43
Preparing Students for Success 43
School of Excellence 44
Challenges in Virtual School 44
Conclusion 45
References 45
Telehealth 46
Changing Healthcare for Humans and Animals 46
Lee S. Nagy 46
Introduction 46
The Telehealth Umbrella 46
Definitions and Distinctions 46
History of Telemedicine 47
Modalities, Applications, and Devices 47
Benefits 48
Potential: Kids and Pets 49
Challenges 50
Conclusion 51
References 51
Get Your Copy Today—Information Age Publishing www.infoagepub.com 53
What Is Problem-Based Learning? 54
Natalie B. Milman and Clare R. Kilbane 54
1. “present or identify the problem, 55
2. develop a plan for solving the problem, 55
3. implement the plan for solving the problem, and 55
4. evaluate the implementation plan results” (Kilbane & Milman, 2013, p. 285).
How Can Online Educators Use Problem-Based Learning? 55
Table 1. Problem-Based Learning Versus Project-Based Learning 56
References 56
A Crucial Relationship 58
The Faculty Manager and the Online Educator 58
Errol Craig Sull and Kathy Embry 58
Suggestions: Online Faculty Developing a Solid Relationship With the FM/S 59
Suggestions: Developing a Solid Relationship From the Online Faculty Manager Perspective 61
Get Your Copy Today—Information Age Publishing www.infoagepub.com 63
Ask Errol! 64
Errol Craig Sull 64
How to Handle Students Who Plagiarize 64
How to Have a Smooth Transition Into a New Course Design 65
Best Tips for Using a School’s Online Library 65
Reminding Students Not to Focus on One or Two Poor Grades 66
Online Courses Have Three Critical Components (and Learning Management Systems Are Not One of Them) 69
Michael Simonson 69
Reference 68
Back Cover 70

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 1.10.2017
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Schulbuch / Wörterbuch ► Lexikon / Chroniken
• Themenwelt: Sozialwissenschaften ► Pädagogik
• ISBN-10: 1-64113-097-0 / 1641130970
• ISBN-13: 978-1-64113-097-4 / 9781641130974