Online Learning and Teaching in Higher Education
Shirley Bach,Philip Haynes,Jennifer Lewis Smith

ISBN: 0335218296,
Division: Open University Press,
Price: £25.99,
Pub Date: NOV-06,

Pages: 200
Edition: 01
Format: Paperback

Availability: In Stock

Description

  • What are the links between theory and practice in the area of online learning in higher education?
  • What are the strengths and weaknesses of the online approach?
  • How can online learning be used to enhance the student experience?
This book provides the first critical evaluation of theory and practice in online learning and teaching in higher education. It also provides a critique of online learning for all those working in a higher education setting. It examines the online approach in the context of the internet age and global higher education, examining changes in distance learning as well as how online learning is affecting mainstream mass higher education. Practical examples throughout the book allow the reader to:
  • Understand quality issues with regard to online learning
  • Design appropriate courses
  • Create stimulating online learning environments
  • Transform learning methods
  • Adapt and develop strategies to enhance online teaching practice
Online Learning and Teaching in Higher Education is key reading for lecturers, managers and policy makers in the higher education sector.

Features

  • Offers a bridge between theory and practice in the area of online learning
  • Seeks a balanced view of the strengths and weaknesses of the online approach
  • Uses a holistic approach that includes references to educational context, technological systems and learning philosophy
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    Author Biography

    Shirley Bach
    Is Head of division of graduate studies in the Institute of Nursing and Midwifery at the University of Brighton. Her academic studies have focused on psychology applied to health She has extensive teaching experience in HE and has explored the potential of online learning since the mid 1990s.

    Philip Haynes
    From 2000-2002 he was seconded to the Learning Technology Support Unit, University of Brighton. Since 2002 he has worked in various school management roles. His previous publications include Managing Complexity in the Public Services and he has contributed to a number of journals, including Active Learning in Higher Education.

    Jennifer Lewis Smith
    Is head of rehabilitation and health science within the Institute of health and community studies at Bournemouth University She has a strongly established background as a clinical practitioner and educator in occupational therapy prior to leading project developments in online learning from the mid 1990s and undertaking practice based research in this area.


    Table of Contents

    Chapter One: Drivers to online learning

    I. Social and political change
    II. Technical and intellectual challenges
    III. Technological and institutional change
    IV. Influence of USA and Australia + Northern Europe
    V. Mass Higher Education
    VI. IT Skills
    VII. Students? lifestyles
    VIII. Part time to full time work
    IX. International HE Market
    X. Web / Internet growth
    XI. Dearing Report/ Harris Lifelong Learning
    XII. JISC

    Chapter Two: Where to begin with online learning

    I. What technology is available and desirable
    II. Orientating to online learning ? staff preparation
    III. Identifying student suitability for online learning
    IV. Pre-assessment of self
    V. Learning styles and online learning
    VI. Role of personal tutor
    VII. Androgogy
    VIII. Modes and levels
    IX. Learning philosophies
    X. Attitudes towards IT
    XI. Possibilities
    XII. Deep and surface learning

    Chapter Three: Institutional and regulatory issues

    I. Assessment/ examination
    II. Attendance
    III. Boundaries
    IV. Online submission
    V. External examination
    VI. Plagiarism
    VII. Quality assurance
    VIII. Online information Sources ? e.g electronic journals
    IX. Regulations
    X. Intellectual property
    XI. Institutional checklist for learning projects

    Chapter Four: Design of Online Learning Environments

    I. Influence of SENDA on practice and learning
    II. Technical design
    III. Structuring the environment
    IV. Special interest/ Subject/ professional interest
    V. Navigation
    VI. Time management
    VII. Replicating environments classroom activity
    VIII. Structuring the environment
    IX. Learning spaces
    X. Learning communities
    XI. MLE/VLE
    XII. Consistency of Design
    XIII. Managing large groups

    Chapter Five: Learning Methods

    I. Distance versus blended approaches
    II. Asynchronous conferences
    III. Synchronous conferences
    IV. PowerPoint
    V. Video and audio
    VI. Simulations
    VII. Virtual classrooms
    VIII. Factors restricting choice e.g. bandwidth
    IX. Conclusion the challenge of meshing technology with teaching

    Chapter Six: Applying online learning in Higher education

    I. Lectures
    II. Seminars/small groups
    III. Dissertations and projects
    IV. Action learning
    V. Problem based learning
    VI. Workbased based learning
    VII. Tutorial support
    VIII. Assessment methods

    Formative summary essays, exams and multiple-choice questions
    Index.



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