The tools for successful online teaching

Tools for Successful Online Teaching introduces teachers to the tools of the learning management system (LMS), or the online learning environment. These tools, including chat, threaded discussion, e-mail, surveys, exam builders, and more, are explored to show the strengths and weaknesses of each tool. Multiple examples of objectives and activities are provided to instill a deep understanding, and the reader will gain a long-term ability to create a unique curriculum.

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Dawley (educational technology, Boise State Univ.) has written a practical, understandable, and consistent reference book addressing the various tools integrated in most course management systems. She states early in the book that this text is grounded in the notion that "successful teaching involves facilitating students' achievement of learning objectives to engage and empower students as life-long learners." The author provides a solid introduction of each tool, its potential strengths and weaknesses, and organizing and optimizing material within it. Tools addressed include content areas, e-mail, discussion forums, small group learning, chat and instant messaging, audio/video conferencing and whiteboards, and assessment and survey tools; there is a section on blogs and wikis. Chapters contain a variety of examples addressing how to structure each individual topic and integrate resources for success, along with sample lesson plans and references. Although introductory in content, this book is useful for novice and experienced online teachers alike for the up-to-date information and the emphasis on in-depth understanding of effective technology tools in an online environment. Summing Up: Highly recommended. Graduate students through practitioners. M. Crisham Five Towns College

Preface	p. vii
Chapter I Online Teaching Today and Tomorrow	p. 1
Defining Successful Online Teaching	p. 3
How This Book Can Help You Be Successful	p. 8
Comparing Learning Management Systems	p. 11
Future Trends in Online Learning	p. 14
Resources	p. 21
References	p. 22
Chapter II Content Areas (Syllabus, Notes, Lesson Plans, and Documents)	p. 24
Strenths and Weaknesses	p. 26
Understanding Content Areas: Organized for Success!	p. 28
Structuring Content Areas for Success	p. 30
Example Uses for Success	p. 42
Example Lesson Plan	p. 44
Resources	p. 49
References	p. 49
Chapter III E-Mail	p. 50
Strengths and Weaknesses	p. 52
Understanding E-Mail: Individual Connection!	p. 54
Structuring E-Mail for Success	p. 55
Example Uses for Success	p. 55
Example Lesson Plan	p. 61
Resources	p. 67
References	p. 68
Chapter IV Discussion Forums	p. 70
Strengths and Weaknesses	p. 71
Understanding Discussion Forums: Thoughtful Reflection!	p. 75
Structuring Discussion Forums for Success	p. 80
Example Uses for Success	p. 83
Example Lesson Plan	p. 91
Resources	p. 95
References	p. 96
Chapter V Small Group Learning	p. 98
Strengths and Weaknesses	p. 100
Understanding Small Groups: Building Community!	p. 103
Structuring Small Groups for Success	p. 106
Example Uses for Success	p. 111
Example Lesson Plan	p. 115
Resources	p. 118
References	p. 119
Chapter VI Chat and Instant Messaging	p. 121
Strengths and Weaknesses	p. 123
Understanding Chat: Connection and In-Depth Understanding!	p. 125
Structuring Chats for Success	p. 129
Example Uses for Sucess	p. 134
Example Lesson Plan	p. 138
Resources	p. 141
References	p. 142
Chapter VII Audio/Video Conferencing and Whiteboard	p. 144
Strengths and Weaknesses	p. 148
Understanding Audio/Video Conferencing: Interactive Auditory and Visual Learning!	p. 152
Structuring Video Conferencing and Whiteboards for Success	p. 157
Example Uses for Success	p. 162
Example Lesson Plan	p. 166
Resources	p. 169
References	p. 169
Chapter VIII Assessment and Survey Tools	p. 171
Strengths and Weaknesses	p. 173
Understanding Assessment Tools: Part of the Teaching Cycle!	p. 176
Assessment Tools in LMSs	p. 181
Other Online Assessment Tools	p. 186
Example Uses for Success	p. 189
Example Lesson Plan	p. 200
Resources	p. 202
References	p. 203
Chapter IX Blogs and Wikis	p. 205
Strengths and Weaknesses	p. 208
Understanding Blogs and Wikis: Learner Empowerment through Expression!	p. 210
Structuring Blogs and Wikis for Success	p. 213
Example Uses for Success	p. 218
Example Lesson Plan	p. 221
Resources	p. 224
References	p. 225
Chapter X Learning to Use Multiple Tools	p. 227
Dealing with Inappropriate Online Behavior	p. 228
Create a Teaching Style that Works for You and Your Students	p. 230
Learn the Capability of Your Particular LMS	p. 230
Keeping Current in Online Teaching	p. 231
Finding Resources for Online Teachers	p. 233
Enjoy the Benefits of Online Teaching	p. 233
Example Lesson Plan	p. 236
Resources: Other Cool Tools	p. 237
References	p. 239
About the Authors	p. 240
Index	p. 241

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