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- 9781118717080
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, John
ISBN-10
1118717082
ISBN-13
9781118717080
eBay Product ID (ePID)
201567621
Product Key Features
Number of Pages
224 Pages
Publication Name
Conquering the Content : a Blueprint for Online Course Design and Development
Language
English
Publication Year
2014
Subject
Computers & Technology, Higher, Distance, Open & Online Education, Teaching Methods & Materials / General
Type
Textbook
Subject Area
Education
Series
Jossey-Bass Guides to Online Teaching and Learning Ser.
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
0.8 in
Item Weight
11.2 Oz
Item Length
9.1 in
Item Width
6.9 in
Additional Product Features
Edition Number
2
Intended Audience
Scholarly & Professional
LCCN
2014-013588
Dewey Edition
23
Illustrated
Yes
Dewey Decimal
378.1/7344678
Table Of Content
Preface ix The Author xiii Acknowledgments xv Introduction xvii Lesson 1: Begin Here 1 Lesson 2: Content Map 29 Lesson 3: Learning Guide 55 Lesson 4: Prioritizing 89 Lesson 5: Content 107 Lesson 6: Continuous Improvement 135 References 163 Glossary 167 Action Items 171 Index 189
Synopsis
Put your course online now, without sacrificing pedagogical quality With guidance on incorporating learning theory into online course content, as well as a host of templates, learning guides, and sample files, Conquering the Content furnishes instructors with the information and tools they need to design and develop their course content to better serve online students. This second edition introduces relevance statements and time-saving tips as well as content maps which provide a scaffold for content organization and help students anchor the topics in their memories for retrieval. Readers will gain expert insight and best practices for designing within the rapidly changing online learning environment and learn to incorporate recent advances that can improve student outcomes. The book s focus on online pedagogy makes it evergreen, regardless of what tools are popular at the moment. Readers will learn how to create student-friendly navigation structures that support what is known about the brain and learning; organize content based on priority, flow, and easy navigation; create assessments that work within the parameters of an online course; chunk information for better processing; and more! If you are designing an online course, you need this book to help you do it right. Dr. Smith has distilled critical lessons into concise insights that will make your learners successful. And that is how you become successful teaching online. It s really that simple. Patti Shank, author of The Online Learning Idea Book and research director, The eLearning Guild Conquering the Content is wonderfully succinct and straightforward, and written in a voice that resonates with our faculty. The process described dovetails nicely with the tools in our learning management system as well as the leading rubrics for evaluating the quality of an online course. Mark A. Kelly, director, Teaching and Learning Center, Lake Michigan College The purpose of Conquering the Content, Second Edition is to help faculty understand how to convert their courses from on ground to online. In that respect, this book is perfect! The process is easy-to-follow, backed by a wealth of research and experience, and effective. Robin has a gift for writing in plain English so that faculty are not fearful of the process. Susan Manning, online instructor, instructional design, University of Wisconsin Stout Robin M. Smith is director of Accelerated and Online Programs at University of Arkansas at Little Rock., Put your course online now, without sacrificing pedagogical quality Conquering the Content: A Blueprint for Online Course Design and Development, Second Edition is a highly practical guide to creating online courses. With guidance on incorporating learning theory into online course content, as well as a host of templates, learning guides, and sample files, this book furnishes instructors and instructional designers with the information and tools they need to design and develop their course content to better serve online students. This second edition introduces relevance statements and time-saving tips as well as content maps which provide a scaffold for content organization and help students anchor the topics in their memories for retrieval. Readers will gain expert insight and best practices for designing within the rapidly changing online learning environment and learn to incorporate recent advances that can improve student outcomes. Because the book is designed to focus on online teaching pedagogy, it won't go out of date as specific tools change. Nearly one-third of all students in higher education are taking at least one online class, and online hybrid classes are becoming more widespread. Distance learning is becoming the norm, but creating an online class is more complex than just posting course content on a website. Conquering the Content demonstrates how instructors can best revamp their course content to suit the online learning environment, and provides the tools and resources instructors need to transfer their effectiveness from the classroom to the online environment. Learn how to: Create student-friendly navigation structures that support what is known about the brain and learning Organize content based on priority, flow, and easy navigation Create assessments that work within the parameters of an online course "Chunk" information to facilitate better processing Time is of the essence in getting a course online, but it's important that pedagogy not get lost in the crush of new content. Course design is just as critical as course content when it comes to distance learning outcomes, and Conquering the Content provides a holistic and practical approach to effective online course development., Put your course online now, without sacrificing pedagogical quality Conquering the Content: A Blueprint for Online Course Design and Development, Second Edition is a highly practical guide to creating online courses.
LC Classification Number
LB1044.87.S617 2014
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