Advanced methods in distance education : applications and practices for educators, administrators, and learners

This book covers theory to practice, with readers gaining the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to be successful in teaching or training using technology-mediated instruction--Provided by publisher.

Author Notes

Kim E. Dooley is an Associate Professor in the Department of Agricultural Education at Texas A&M University. She has served on many university committees and advisory boards, including the American Distance Education Consortium (A*DEC) International Taskforce. James R. Lindner is an assistant professor in the Department of Agricultural Education at Texas A&M University. He has received numerous honors and awards for presentations of research findings at international and national conferences and was recently named the Outstanding Young Agricultural Educator by the American Association for Agricultural Education. Larry M. Dooley is an Associate Professor and Chair of the Human Resource Development Program in the Department of Educational Administration and Human Resource Development at Texas A&M University. His research interests are in the integration of distance learning into organizations for performance improvement, leadership development, and foundations of human resource development.

James Buford, Jr.Tim MurphySusan WilsonAtsusi HirumiBarry Boyd and Kathleen Kelsey and Atsusi HirumiWalt MagnussenRhonda Blackburn and Yakut GaziKathleen KelseyChehrazade Aboukinane

Foreword	p. vii
Preface	p. ix
Section I Foundations of Instruction and Learning at a Distance
Chapter I An Introduction to Designing and Delivering Courses and Programs at a Distance	p. 1
Chapter II Critical Issues for Educators and Trainers: Developing a Philosophy of Education	p. 16
Chapter III Learning Theories	p. 31
Section II Adult Learning Theory
Chapter IV Adult Learning Principles and Learner Differences	p. 56
Chapter V Engaging Adult Learners and Fostering Self-Directedness	p. 76
Section III Systematic Instructional Design
Chapter VI Systematic Instructional Design	p. 99
Chapter VII Writing Instructional Objectives	p. 118
Chapter VIII Events of Instruction: Gaining Attention and Stimulating Motivation	p. 132
Chapter IX Learner-Centered Assessment and Facilitation Techniques	p. 146
Section IV Technology Knowledge and Skills
Chapter X Delivery Technology	p. 162
Chapter XI Multimedia Design	p. 182
Section V Administrative Issues
Chapter XII Course and Program Management	p. 203
Chapter XIII Evaluating Distance Education Programs Using Best Practices	p. 230
Section VI Future Directions
Chapter XIV Future Trends	p. 253
Glossary	p. 269
About the Authors	p. 295

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