e-Learning Skills

by A. Clarke

Overview

Including new material on blogs, wikis, podcasts and e-portfolios, the second edition reflects the increasing number of e-learning courses. This practical, flexible text helps students enhance and develop their existing skills whether they are a distance learner, or at an institution which has e-learning integrated into their programmes.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780230573123
Publisher:	Bloomsbury Academic
Publication date:	08/01/2008
Series:	Bloomsbury Study Skills , #11
Edition description:	2nd ed. 2008
Pages:	336
Product dimensions:	5.40(w) x 8.40(h) x 0.80(d)

About the Author

ALAN CLARKE is a part-time tutor for the Open University, UK, and Associate Director at the National Institute for Adult Continuing Education. He is currently assisting with developing the curriculum for ICT as a Skill for Life, and is the author of many publications including IT Skills for Successful Study (Palgrave Macmillan, 2005).
ALAN CLARKE is a part-time tutor for the Open University, UK, and Associate Director at the National Institute for Adult Continuing Education. He is currently assisting with developing the curriculum for ICT as a Skill for Life, and is the author of many publications including IT Skills for Successful Study (Palgrave Macmillan, 2005).

Table of Contents

What is e-Learning
Traditional Skills
Computer Skills
Learning Environments e-Learning skills
Developing Skills e-Portfolios
Communication Skills
Group and Co-operative Learning
Further Information and Resources
Appendix 1: Assessing Your Learning Skills
Appendix 2: Tips for the Successful e-Learner
Appendix 3: Assessing Your ICT Skills
Appendix 4: Main Sources of Dissatisfaction
Appendix 5: Referencing electronic sources
Glossary
Index.

What People are Saying About This

From the Publisher

The book will really get a learner to identify their own skills and how best to develop their individual learning strategy ... also useful for academics who are supporting e-learners and those who are taking a blended approach to their students' learning.' – Sue Conjoice, The Higher Education Academy

Editorial Reviews

'The book will really get a learner to identify their own skills and how best to develop their individual learning strategy...also useful for academics who are supporting e-learners and those who are taking a blended approach to their students' learning.' Sue Conjoice, The Higher Education Academy

From the Publisher