| Description |
xviii, 280 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Contents |
1. Meet the new virtual classroom -- 2. Learning in the new virtual classroom -- 3. Features to exploit in the new virtual classroom -- 4. Teaching content types in the new virtual classroom -- 5. Visualize your message -- 6. Make it active : planning interactions in the new virtual classroom -- 7. Make it active : maximizing engagement in the new virtual classroom -- 8. Manage mental load in the new virtual classroom -- 9. Make a good first impression -- 10. Packaging your virtual classroom session -- 11. Problem-based learning in the new virtual classroom -- 12. Getting started in the new virtual classroom |
| Summary |
"The New Virtual Classroom draws on current research in multimedia learning as well as practitioner experience to show how to effectively harness the power of the virtual classroom. Written by Ruth Clark and Ann Kwinn - both recognized experts in instructional design and workforce learning, this resource includes guidelines, research, and illustrative examples that clearly show how to leverage the powerful instructional features in the new virtual classroom." |
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"A practical resource, the book includes the key guidelines for initiating and maintaining participant engagement in virtual classroom sessions. Specifically, you will learn how to leverage the whiteboard with meaningful visuals, create social presence with audio, and maintain involvement with frequent effective interactions using polling, whiteboard, application sharing, audio and chat facilities. Beyond these fundamentals, you can learn how to manage cognitive load, blend your virtual classroom with other learning events, and adapt problem-based learning designs to virtual classroom technology." "The book also outlines the seven principles of effective virtual classroom design and offers tested techniques for converting face-to-face classroom courses into virtual classroom events as well as creating virtual classroom events from scratch."--BOOK JACKET |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Business education -- Computer-assisted instruction.
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| Author |
Kwinn, Ann, 1962-
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| LC no. |
2006100389 |
| ISBN |
9780787986520 (cloth) |
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0787986526 (cloth) |
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