Learner-Centered Theory and Practice in Distance Education: Cases From Higher Education

, by Duffy, Thomas M.; Kirkley, Jamie R.

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ISBN: 9780805845778 | 0805845771
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Copyright: 9/1/2003

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This book examines critical issues in the design of theoretically based and pedagogically sound distance education programs. It integrates theory and pedagogy with practical issues related to practitioners, administrators, evaluators, and policy analysts

Preface

About the Authors

xiii

SECTION I: INTRODUCTION

Introduction: Theory and Practice in Distance Education

(14)

Thomas M. Duffy

Jamie R. Kirkley

SECTION II: COMMUNITY BUILDING

Learning in Dialogue With a Practicing Community

(32)

Linda Polin

Design Lessons for Social Education

(22)

Scott Grabinger

Open Discussion of Chapter 2

(10)

Interaction and Engagement in LEEP: Undistancing ``Distance'' Education at the Graduate Level

(20)

Karen Ruhleder

Enabling New Forms of Online Engagement: Challenges for E-learning Design and Research

(16)

Mark Schlager

Open Discussion of Chapter 4

100

(7)

SECTION III: PROBLEM-CENTERED LEARNING

Learning Theory and Pedagogy Applied in Distance Learning: The Case of Cardean University

107

(36)

Thomas M. Duffy

Jamie R. Kirkleya

The Challenge of Designing Inquiry-Based Online Learning Environments: Theory Into Practice

143

(24)

Charlotte N. (Lani)

Open Discussion of Chapter 6

159

(8)

A Continuing Learning Community for Graduates of an MBA Program: The Experiment at Ohio University

167

(16)

John Stinson

Learning in the Knowledge Age: Up-Front or at a Distance

183

(26)

Robert A. Wisher

Open Discussion of Chapter 8

198

(11)

SECTION IV: INNOVATIVE USES OF TECHNOLOGY

Vanderbilt's Amigo3 Project: Knowledge of How People Learn Enters Cyberspace

209

(26)

John Bransford

Nancy Vye

Helen Bateman

Sean Brophy

Robert J. Roselli

A Second Look at Learning Sciences, Classrooms, and Technology: Issues of Implementation: Making It Work in the Real World

235

(26)

Terry Anderson

Open Discussion of Chapter 10

250

(11)

Distance Learning: Beyond the Transmission of Information Toward the Coconstruction of Complex Conceptual Artifacts and Tools

261

(22)

Richard Lesh

Susan K. Byrne

Pamela A. White

Embedded Assessment: An Evaluation Tool for the Web-Based Learning Environment

283

(14)

Matthew V. Champagne

Open Discussion of Chapter 12

291

(6)

SECTION V: SCALING UP

Collaborative Learning at Monterrey Tech--Virtual University

297

(24)

Jose Rafael Lopez Islas

Using Theory-Based Approaches to Architect Online Collaborative Problem-based Learning: Lessons Learned from Monterrey Tech-Virtual University

321

(22)

Jamie R. Kirkley

Open Discussion of Chapter 14

340

(3)

Faculty Development, Student Satisfaction, and Reported Learning in the Suny Learning Network

343

(36)

Peter J. Shea

Eric E. Fredericksen

Alexandra M. Pickett

William E. Pelz

Promises and Challenges of Web-Based Education

379

(16)

Carson Eoyang

Open Discussion of Chapter 16

386

(9)

SECTION VI: ALTERNATE VIEWS

A Policy Perspective on Learning Theory and Practice in Distance Education

395

(14)

Sally M. Johnstone

Open Discussion of Chapter 18

404

(5)

Pulling It All Together: A Business Perspective on Web-based Learning

409

(22)

Jim Botkin

Prasad Kaipa

Open Discussion of Chapter 19

424

(7)

Author Index

431

(8)

Subject Index

439

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