Best Practices in Engaging Online Learners Through Active and Experiential Learning Strategies

ISBN-13: 9780367690946 / Angielski / Miękka / 2021 / 114 str.

Stephanie Smith Budhai; Ke'anna Brown Skipwith

Opis

This book is a practical guide for all instructors, instructional designers, and online learning administrators developing, teaching, and leading online, hybrid, and/or blended learning courses and programs who want to provide supportive, engaging, and interactive learner experiences. 

Recenzje

"As educators power forward in a new era of virtual learning that challenges our teaching prowess and effectiveness, it is increasingly vital to the future of online education that we equip ourselves as learning leaders. Best Practices in Engaging Online Learners Through Active and Experiential Learning Strategies, 2^nd Edition, is rich with brilliant, essential, and applicable teaching techniques to enrich our students’ learning outcomes in a new era of virtual education."
—Lilian Ajayi-Ore, Chief Learning Officer and University Faculty at New York University School of Professional Studies, USA.

"This book is a treasure trove of creative, technology-rich teaching ideas that would be beneficial to any educator—in-person or online, new or veteran. The authors seamlessly weave together research, theory, and practice to showcase what is possible when teaching with current and emerging technologies in online settings. Each chapter is chock-full of activity ideas, links to digital tools and resources, and subject-specific examples. I highly recommend this new edition to any educator looking to design innovative, student-centered active learning experiences.
—Torrey Trust, Associate Professor of Learning Technology in the Department of Teacher Education and Curriculum Studies in the College of Education at University of Massachusetts Amherst, USA

"Best Practices in Engaging Online Learners Through Active and Experiential Learning Strategies, 2^nd Edition offers a unique and fresh perspective on how instructors can create authentic and dynamic learning experiences for all online learners. This book is a must-read for new and experienced online teachers for its practical suggestions on fostering high-quality interactions in online environments, regardless of the discipline or cohort of students. Filled with strategies for using real-world contexts to create meaningful and engaging activities for students, this book is a rare treat for those instructors seeking to take their teaching to a new level of practice and community!"
—Molly Mott, Associate Provost and Dean of Academic Support Services and Instructional Technologies at the State University of New York at Canton, USA

"Best Practices in Engaging Online Learners Through Active and Experiential Learning Strategies, 2^nd Edition is an important and timely publication that will guide even the most analog-minded teachers to use it, refer to it, and be transformed by it. The sheer variety of this expansive book will leave no instructor unsupported in enhancing their online learning environments with innovative approaches to teaching and learning. I strongly recommend this inspiring and timely resource to young and seasoned educators."
—Nina Araújo, Learning Experience Designer at Northeastern University, USA

Spis treści

1. Online Learner Engagement: Beyond the Traditional Discussion Board  2. Real-World Connections: Field-based Experiences, Civic Engagement Opportunities, and Simulations  3. Project-Based and Scenario-Based Learning: Virtual Labs, Artificial Intelligence, and Virtual and Augmented Reality  4. Staying Connected: Gamification and Social Media  5. Building Social Presence: Participatory and Peer-Learning Opportunities  6. Assessment Practices: Evaluating Active and Experiential Learning