Browsing by Author "Hirtz, Sandy"

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    Education for a Digital World: Advice, Guidelines and Effective Practice from Around Globe
    (2008) Hirtz, Sandy; Hirtz, Sandy; Harper, David G
    Education for a Digital World contains a comprehensive collection of proven strategies and tools for effective online teaching, based on the principles of learning as a social process. It offers practical, contemporary guidance to support e-learning decision-making, instructional choices, as well as program and course planning, and development. Practical advice, real-life examples, case studies, and useful resources supply in-depth perspectives about structuring and fostering socially engaging learning in an online environment. A plethora of e-learning topics provide insights, ideas, and usable tools. Tips and evidence-based theory guide administrators, program and course developers, project teams, and teachers through the development of online learning opportunities. Education for a Digital World is an indispensable guide, resource, textbook and manual for policymakers and practitioners in developing and developed countries. // NOTE: This first edition of the book is only available in electronic form - please see links to the right. A second edition has been published. Please see: http://collaborativebook.wikispaces.com/How+to+Obtain+Books for information on the 2nd Edition of this book, Education for a Digital World 2.0 (2011). Print copies are available for order from Open School BC. The 2nd edition is not published by either COL or BCcampus. // Content includes: Part 1: The Impact of Instructional Technologies // Part 2: Preparing Online Courses // Part 3: Implementing Technology // Part 4: E-learning in Action // Part 5: Engagement and Communication
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    Education for a Digital World: Advice, Guidelines and Effective Practice from Around the Globe
    (2008-09) Hirtz, Sandy; Stacey, Paul
    PCF5 Sub-theme: Cross-cutting Themes // Working paper presented by Sandy Hirtz and Paul Stacey at the Pan-Commonwealth Forum on Open Learning (PCF5) in London, United Kingdom. // Paper ID 473