Learning Theories and the Design of E-Learning Environments / Edition 1

by Bijan B. Gillani

Overview

The rationale for this textbook is to introduce educators and e-learning designers to pedagogical models that provide the framework for effective content organization for curriculum, as well as visual design principles that support development of interactive learning environments. The book reveals the application of pedagogical models to the design of e-learning environments by discussing theories and showing actual applications that have been developed for the Web.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780761826040
Publisher:	University Press of America
Publication date:	09/08/2003
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	286
Product dimensions:	5.74(w) x 8.44(h) x 0.62(d)

About the Author

Bijan B. Gillani is Professor and Coordinator of Educational Technology Graduate Program, California State University, Hayward.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Preface Chapter 2 Acknowledgment Chapter 3 New Challenges Chapter 4 Part I: Orientation to Learning Theories: Behavioral Theories and E-learning; Cognitive Theories and E-learning; Social Theories and E-learning; Psychological Theories and E-learning Chapter 5 Part II: Orientation to Perceptual Design: Visual Design and E-learning; Text, Color, Images, and Icons; Animation, Video, and Audio; Page Layout and Site Architecture Chapter 6 Part III: Orientation to Design and Development: The Design Process Chapter 7 Bibliography Chapter 8 Author Biographical Sketch Chapter 9 Index

Editorial Reviews

....Gillani addresses the centralgoal of 'how to use the web as a reform tool to develop student-centered design' in addressing information overload, student diversity, new learning theories, and the Web as an instructional delivery medium. Summing Up: RECOMMENDED. Professionals/practitioners, graduate students, and faculty.

Choice Reviews - B. J. Keinath

....Gillani addresses the centralgoal of 'how to use the web as a reform tool to develop student-centered design' in addressing information overload, student diversity, new learning theories, and the Web as an instructional delivery medium. Summing Up: RECOMMENDED. Professionals/practitioners, graduate students, and faculty.--B. J. Keinath, Metropolitan State University "CHOICE "

From the Publisher

....Gillani addresses the centralgoal of 'how to use the web as a reform tool to develop student-centered design' in addressing information overload, student diversity, new learning theories, and the Web as an instructional delivery medium. Summing Up: RECOMMENDED. Professionals/practitioners, graduate students, and faculty.

CHOICE - B.J. Keinath

....Gillani addresses the centralgoal of 'how to use the web as a reform tool to develop student-centered design' in addressing information overload, student diversity, new learning theories, and the Web as an instructional delivery medium. Summing Up: RECOMMENDED. Professionals/practitioners, graduate students, and faculty.
— B.J. Keinath, Metropolitan State University

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