Designing and developing web-based instruction

For courses in Web-based Course Design and Online Learning. Designing and Developing Web-Based Instruction will help students develop a Web course within the framework of instructional design principles, from the foundations of Web-based teaching to applications and management. Designed for novice Web-course designers, as well as experienced ones, this book is a versatile and helpful resource. Also, this text is accessible to those teaching in a K-12 education, higher education, business, or military context.

Part I Foundation	p. 1
Chapter 1 Introduction	p. 2
Brief History of Distance Education and E-learning	p. 3
The Growing Popularity of Web-Based Instruction	p. 4
Challenges and Constraints of Web-Based Instruction	p. 7
Chapter Summary	p. 11
Review Questions	p. 11
Resources on the Web	p. 12
References	p. 12
Chapter 2 Instructional Design for Web-Based Instruction	p. 13
Instructional Design for WBI	p. 14
Needs Analysis	p. 15
Designing for Constructive Learning	p. 21
Designing for Online Communication and Collaborative Learning	p. 22
Designing Interactive Multimedia Content	p. 24
Designing for Utilization of Internet Resources	p. 25
Designing for Alternative Assessment	p. 25
Review Questions	p. 27
Summary of Tips	p. 28
Exercises	p. 29
Resources on the Web	p. 29
References	p. 30
Chapter 3 Assessment in Web-Based Instruction	p. 31
Fundamentals of Assessment	p. 32
Technology and Web-Based Assessment	p. 39
Alternative Assessments	p. 45
Chapter Summary	p. 53
Review Questions	p. 54
Summary of Tips	p. 54
Exercises	p. 55
Resources on the Web	p. 56
References	p. 57
Part II Application and Implementation	p. 59
Chapter 4 Interacting with Learners	p. 60
Importance of Interaction in Learning	p. 61
Collaborative Learning	p. 63
Factors That Affect Interaction in Learning	p. 65
Asynchronous and Synchronous Communication	p. 69
Using The Right Tools	p. 72
Designing and Managing Interaction in WBI	p. 79
Conclusion	p. 89
Chapter Summary	p. 89
Review Questions	p. 90
Exercises	p. 90
Resources on the Web	p. 91
References	p. 92
Chapter 5 Making Content Interactive	p. 96
Interaction and Interactivity	p. 97
Factors That Affect Interactivity	p. 98
Levels of Interactivity	p. 99
Adaptive Instructional Content	p. 103
Learner Response Opportunities and Instructional Feedback	p. 107
Server-Supported Interactivity	p. 112
Conclusion	p. 116
Chapter Summary	p. 117
Review Questions	p. 117
Summary of Tips	p. 117
Exercises	p. 118
Resources on the Web	p. 119
References	p. 119
Chapter 6 Instructional Hypermedia Design	p. 121
Hypermedia Defined	p. 122
Hypermedia and Knowledge Construction	p. 123
Navigation Schemes and Content Structure	p. 125
Navigational Guidance	p. 132
Interface Consistency and Variation	p. 135
Web Content Accessibility	p. 136
Content Legibility and Salience	p. 140
Text Layout and Legibility	p. 142
Page Layout and Navigation	p. 147
Chapter Summary	p. 151
Review Questions	p. 151
Summary of Tips	p. 151
Exercises	p. 152
Resources on the Web	p. 153
References	p. 154
Chapter 7 Multimedia for Web-Based Instruction	p. 156
Do Media Matter?	p. 157
Functions of Visuals	p. 160
Audio for Web-Based Instruction	p. 169
Instructional Use of Video	p. 172
Digital Video Production	p. 175
Streaming Media	p. 179
Animation and Interactivity	p. 179
Virtual Reality	p. 181
Print Textbooks	p. 183
E-Books	p. 183
Chapter Summary	p. 185
Review Questions	p. 186
Summary of Tips	p. 186
Exercises	p. 187
Resources on the Web	p. 188
References	p. 188
Part III Management	p. 190
Chapter 8 Copyright and Intellectual Property	p. 191
What Is Copyright?	p. 192
Traditional Regulations and Practice	p. 192
New Copyright Issues in the E-Learning Environment	p. 193
Current Practices-Establishing Guidelines for Fair Use in Distance Learning	p. 199
Intellectual Property Rights and Ownership of Online Course Materials	p. 201
Chapter Summary	p. 204
Review Questions	p. 204
Summary of Tips	p. 205
Exercises	p. 205
Resources on the Web	p. 205
References	p. 206
Chapter 9 Course Management Systems	p. 207
Key Components of a Course Management System	p. 208
What to Consider in Adopting a Course Management System	p. 222
Chapter Summary	p. 238
Review Questions	p. 238
Summary of Tips	p. 239
Exercises	p. 239
Resources on the Web	p. 240
References	p. 241
Chapter 10 Utilizing Web Resources	p. 243
The Growth of the Web	p. 244
Finding Resources on the Web	p. 246
Evaluating Web Resources	p. 254
Build Your Own Web Resource Repository	p. 259
Assessing Students' Information Skills	p. 263
Chapter Summary	p. 265
Review Questions	p. 265
Summary of Tips	p. 266
Exercises	p. 267
Resources on the Web	p. 267
References	p. 271
Chapter 11 Policy and Management for Web-Based Instruction	p. 273
Distance Learning Institutions	p. 274
Planning Your E-Learning Program	p. 275
Developing Policy for Your E-Learning Program	p. 277
Marketing Your E-Learning Program	p. 280
Providing Services to Distance Students	p. 282
Evaluating Your E-Learning Program	p. 283
Chapter Summary	p. 283
Review Questions	p. 284
Summary of Tips	p. 284
Exercises	p. 284
References	p. 285
Glossary	p. 286
Index	p. 291

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