Building Online Learning Communities

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Building Online Learning Communities further explores thedevelopment of virtual classroom environments that foster a senseof community and empower students to take charge of their learningto successfully achieve learning outcomes. This is the secondedition of the groundbreaking book by Rena Palloff and Keith Prattand has been completely updated and expanded to include the mostcurrent information on effective online course development anddelivery. A practical, hands-on guide, this resource is filled withillustrative case studies, vignettes, and examples from a widevariety of successful online courses. The authors offer provenstrategies for handling challenges that include: * Engaging students in the formation of an online learningcommunity. * Establishing a sense of presence online. * Maximizing participation. * Developing effective courses that include collaboration andreflection. * Assessing student performance. Written for faculty in any distance learning environment, thisrevised edition is based on the authors many years of work infaculty development for online teaching as well as their extensivepersonal experience as faculty in online distance education. RenaM. Palloff and Keith Pratt share insights designed to guide readersthrough the steps of online course design and delivery.

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"Palloff and Pratt clearly explain the tasks and functionsinvolved when an instructor moves from face-to-face to the onlineenvironment. These include the ability to facilitate education,establish a friendly environment, set an agenda, pace the course,and become comfortable and proficient with the technology. Onceestablished, these function as the groundwork for success. This book is particularly valuable for educators with minimalknowledge of online learning... The authors have includedeverything needed to build a strong, successful onlinecourse." (Adult Learning Magazine Volume 19, Numbers 1&2,Winter and Spring 2008) " . . .the authors' central premise is that a collaborativelearning community is the best vehicle for distance education."(Journal of Continuing Higher Education, Fall 2007) "There will be a range of 'ah ha' moments for the reader workingwith students in building online learning communities."(NACADA, Nov 20, 2007)"The focus on community makes this volume distinctive in theliterature about online teaching and learning. The authors'expertise spans the nitty-gritty, practical aspects of the virtualclassroom with the larger questions and context of twenty-firstcentury education. This book goes way beyond the how-to's of onlineeducation to a sophisticated consideration of the major challengesof teaching and learning." --Anna DiStefano, provost, Fielding Graduate University "This book captures the essence of a successful virtual learningexperience for both students and teachers. Palloff and Pratt sharevaluable insights that only expert practitioners could so clearlyexplain." --David Wicks, director of instructional technology, SeattlePacific University "As the physical and virtual worlds converge to become the 'realworld' of teaching and learning, communities play increasinglyimportant roles in bridging distances and differences. This bookunderscores the real value that communities bring to distributedlearning experiences, and gives readers plenty of guidance andadvice for creating communities that connect, engage, andinspire." --Ellen Wagner, senior director, WW eLearning Solutions, AdobeSystems "This book is a must-read for faculty who truly want to helpstudents understand and apply knowledge, and thus prepare for lifein the twenty-first century. Palloff and Pratt have reaffirmedtheir roles as educational leaders in the development of onlinelearning communities, reminding us of the significant benefits ofsuch communities to learners at all levels." --Jack A. Chambers, executive director, Office ofOrganizational Learning Services, Florida Community College atJacksonville
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