Interactions in Online Education: Implications for Theory and Practice

by Charles Juwah (Editor)

Overview

Interactivity is at the very heart of learning and is evident at all levels of engagement, whether between fellow students, students and tutors, online learning materials or interfacing with the learning environment.

Covering both theory and the practical implications of the issues discussed, this book provides international perspectives on key topics including: analysing and designing e-learning interactions, social and conceptual dimensions of learning, interactions in online discussions, interactions in peer learning and professional development of online facilitators.

It is essential reading for all those involved in the design, implementation, management and use of open and flexible learning.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780415357425
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	09/28/2006
Series:	Open and Flexible Learning Series
Edition description:	1ST
Pages:	272
Product dimensions:	6.12(w) x 9.19(h) x (d)

About the Author

Charles Juwah is Senior Educational Development Officer and Deputy Head, Centre for the Enhancement of Learning and Teaching, The Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen, UK.

Table of Contents

Part 1 Theoretical and Pedagogical Perspectives; Chapter 1 Theoretical Perspectives on Interactivity in E-Learning, Terry Mayes; Chapter 2 Encounter Theory, Rod Sims, John Hedberg; Chapter 3 Analysing and Designing E-Learning Interactions, Atsusi Hirumi; Part 2 Design and Learning Environment; Chapter 4 Designing Interaction as a Dialogue Game, Andrew Ravenscroft, Simon McAlister; Chapter 5 A Model of Authentic Activities for Online Learning, Jan Herrington, Thomas C. Reeves, Ron Oliver; Chapter 6 Learning Designs, Learner Interactions and Learning Objects, Sue Bennett, Lori Lockyer, Barry Harper; Chapter 7 Methods of Learning in Simulation Environments, Rik Min; Part 3 Practice; Chapter 8 Interaction in Learning and Teaching on the Educational Semantic Web, Terry Anderson; Chapter 9 Interactions in Online Discussions, Sanjaya Mishra, Charles Juwah; Chapter 10 Interactions in Online Peer Learning, Charles Juwah; Chapter 11 Interactions in Teaching by Videoconferencing, Greller Wolfgang; Part 4 Professional Development; Chapter 12 Professional Development of Online Facilitators in Enhancing Interactions and Engagement, Panda Santosh, Juwah Charles; Chapter 13 Developing Competencies for Online and Distance Education Teaching, Ramesh C. Sharma, Charles Juwah Conclusion, Charles Juwah;

Editorial Reviews

'Interaction is addressed from many perspectives in this very fine book... In particular, the materials on authentic activities, peer learning, learning communities and the educational semantic web stretch our thinking about human interaction beyond discussion forums in online education.' - Prof. Dr. Betty Collis, University of Twente & Moonen & Collis Learning Technology Consultants, B.V.

'The excellent contributions assembled in this book will provide academics with solid evidence of the shift towards new personalised learning solutions... The book contains valuable case studies which will be of immense value to educational institutions of all levels looking at providing solutions for the new breed of neo-millenium leaner.' - Professor Steve Molyneux, University of Wolverhampton, UK

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