Handbook of Online Education

This resource book provides a range of practical, innovative ideas to promote active learning online. It will offer teachers, trainers, and course writers a selection of ready-made, adaptable activities which can be used as a basis of elearning activity on a course or as a departure point for development, independent work and/or discussion. Sections of the book will include Resources for Building Confidence, Resources for Learning to Learn Online, Resources for Assessment and Active Learning Online. Each section will be prefaced by a general theoretical overview and suggestions for further reading and personal action research.

PART ONE - Making the Resource Book Work for You PART TWO - Resources for Promoting Active Learning Online 1.Building Confidence for Online Learning -First steps in using the tools -Getting to know the other members of your online group -Online socialisation 2.Resources for Promoting Understanding of Online Learning -The Nature of Online Learning -Roles in Online Learning -Establishing the Norms 3.Resources for Learning to Learn Actively Online -Organisational Skills -Information Skills -Writing Skills 4. Resources for Promoting Active Approaches to Study - Learning through collaboration - Learner-led Learning - Supporting Work-Based Learning 5. Assessment and Active Learning Online - Assessing Skills - Assessing Knowledge and Understanding - Engaging Learners with the Learning and Assessment Process 6. Resources for Dealing with the Unexpected - Patterns of Participation - Avoiding and Handling Disagreements - Enabling Student Representation Online