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Building Online Learning Communities
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Description| Publisher | John Wiley & Sons Inc (US) |
| Author(s) | Rena M. Palloff / Keith Pratt |
| Subtitle | Effective Strategies for the Virtual Classroom |
| Edition | 2 |
| Published | 25th June 2007 |
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Effective Strategies for the Virtual Classroom
Building Online Learning Communities further explores thedevelopment of virtual classroom environments that foster a sense
of community and empower students to take charge of their learning
to successfully achieve learning outcomes. This is the second
edition of the groundbreaking book by Rena Palloff and Keith Pratt
and has been completely updated and expanded to include the most
current information on effective online course development and
delivery. A practical, hands-on guide, this resource is filled with
illustrative case studies, vignettes, and examples from a wide
variety of successful online courses. The authors offer proven
strategies for handling challenges that include:
- Engaging students in the formation of an online learning
community. - Establishing a sense of presence online.
- Maximizing participation.
- Developing effective courses that include collaboration and
reflection. - Assessing student performance.
Written for faculty in any distance learning environment, this
revised edition is based on the authors many years of work in
faculty development for online teaching as well as their extensive
personal experience as faculty in online distance education. Rena
M. Palloff and Keith Pratt share insights designed to guide readers
through the steps of online course design and delivery.
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