Learning Networks

by Harasim, Linda M.; Hiltz, Starr Roxanne; Teles, Lucio; Turoff, Murray

• ISBN13: 9780262082365
• ISBN10: 0262082365
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 1995-09-05
• Publisher: Mit Pr

Summary

Computer-Mediated Communication (CMC) technologies such as electronic mail, bulletin board services, computer conferencing systems, and the World Wide Web are having a profound effect on education. Learning Networksis a complete guide to the use of these new technologies at the primary, secondary, university, and adult education levels. Drawing on the authors' own considerable experience of teaching and learning online, it describes the learning networks that are available as well as new examples of learning networks that can be created. Part I provides a selective survey of the field: what are learning networks and who is using them, what kind of courses can be taught online, what approaches to teaching and learning are most successful online, what curriculum can best be supported by networking, and what kinds of teachers and learners benefit from this medium. Part II deals exhaustively with the design and implementation of learning networks as well as the roles of teachers and learners and gives a realistic assessment of potential pitfalls. In Part III the authors discuss CMC technologies as a paradigm for education in the next century.

Table of Contents

Preface
Learning Networks: An Introduction	p. 3
Networks for Schools: Exemplars and Experiences	p. 35
Networks for Higher Education, Training, and Informal Learning: Exemplars and Experiences	p. 77
Designs for Learning Networks	p. 125
Getting Started: The Implementation Process	p. 145
Teaching Online	p. 173
Learning Online	p. 193
Problems in Paradise: Expect the Best, Prepare for the Worst	p. 219
New Directions	p. 241
Network Learning: A Paradigm for the Twenty-first Century	p. 271
Epilogue: Email from the Future	p. 279
Appendix A. Learning Network Resource List	p. 285
Appendix B. Commercial Services	p. 293
Appendix C. Vendors of Computer Conferencing Systems	p. 295
Appendix D. Lists of Free-Nets	p. 297
Appendix E. Nonformal Education and Online Services	p. 299
Appendix F. Sample Course Description and Letter to Online Students	p. 301
Appendix G. Annotated Excerpts from an Online Course	p. 305
References	p. 313
Index	p. 325
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