The New Virtual Classroom: Evidence-based Guidelines for Synchronous e-Learning
- 3h 48m
- Ann Kwinn, Ruth Colvin Clark
- John Wiley & Sons (US)
- 2007
The New Virtual Classroom draws on the most current research in multimedia learning as well as practitioner experience to show how to effectively harness the power of the virtual classroom. Written by Ruth Clark, co-author of the best selling e-Learning & the Science of Instruction, and Ann Kwinn—recognized experts in instructional design and workforce learning, this important resource includes guidelines, research, and illustrative examples that clearly show how to leverage the powerful instructional features in the new virtual classroom.
About the Authors
Ruth Colvin Clark is the founder of Clark Training and Consulting and a recognized specialist in instructional design and technical training. Clark was the 2006 recipient of the Tom Gilbert award for distinguished professional achievement from ISPI and is an invited 2007 Legend Speaker for ASTD. Ruth is author of the award-winning books e-Learning and the Science of Instruction and Building Expertise.
Ann Kwinn is partner and director of e-Learning for Clark Training and Consulting. In the past 19 years, she has designed, managed, and consulted on over 30 e-learning programs, some awardwinning. Kwinn was a research fellow at ETS and taught at University of California Irvine. She has written over 30 articles, book chapters, and reviews and is co-author of the online book, The eLearning Guild's Handbook on Synchronous eLearning.
In this Book
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Contents of the CD-ROM
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Book Overview
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Introduction
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Meet the New Virtual Classroom
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Learning in the New Virtual Classroom
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Features to Exploit in the New Virtual Classroom
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Teaching Content Types in the New Virtual Classroom
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Visualize Your Message
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Make it Active—Planning Interactions in the New Virtual Classroom
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Make it Active—Maximizing Engagement in the New Virtual Classroom
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Manage Mental Load in the New Virtual Classroom
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Make a Good First Impression
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Packaging Your Virtual Classroom Session
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Problem-Based Learning in the New Virtual Classroom
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Getting Started in the New Virtual Classroom
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Glossary
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References
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How to Use the CD-ROM
