Learning in Real Time: Synchronous Teaching and Learning Online
Learning in Real Time is a concise and practical resource for education professionals teaching live and online or those wanting to humanize and improve interaction in their online courses by adding a synchronous learning component. The book offers keen insight into the world of synchronous learning tools, guides instructors in evaluating how and when to use them, and illustrates how educators can develop their own strategies and styles in implementing such tools to improve online learning.
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For educators and those involved in faculty development, course design, or student support services, this book outlines when and how to use live online learning. Finkelstein discusses the contexts where this instruction could be used, how it compares to common teaching principles, what the tools are (including virtual classrooms, chat rooms, instant messaging, and Webcasts). He covers instructional goals, techniques for facilitation, and how to promote collaboration. Example activities are incorporated. Finkelstein is an educator who creates Web-based programs and practices. Jossey-Bass is an imprint of Wiley. Annotation ©2006 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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