Kerry Rice is an Associate Professor in the Department of Educational Technology at Boise State University, one of the leading K-12 online teacher preparation programs in the country. She has seven years experience teaching middle school math and science, and over 12 years experience teaching undergraduate and online graduate courses including: Introduction to K-12 Online Teaching, Advanced Online Teaching Methods, Technology Supported Project Based Learning, Integrating Technology in the Classroom Curriculum, and Theoretical Foundations of Educational Technology. Her research centers on the unique needs and challenges of K-12 online teachers and the development of an educational data mining model investigating the impact of teacher professional development, course design, and instructional strategies on student outcomes in online learning environments.
Preface
Chapter 1: An Overview of K-12 Online Education
What is Distance Learning?
What is Online Learning?
K-12 Online Overview
The Quality of Online Education
Final Thoughts
Apply What You Have Learned
Chapter Resources
References
Chapter 2: Key Principles of Effective Online Instruction
When the Classroom Moves Online
Learner-Centeredness
Considerations When Choosing Instructional Strategies
The Qualities of Successful Online Teachers
Do You Have What it Takes to Teach Online?
Final Thoughts
Apply What You Have Learned
Chapter Resources
References
Chapter 3: Tools for Teaching Online
Tools for Delivering Instruction Online
Tools for Designing Instructional Elements
Aligning Tools to Learner-Centered Attributes
Final Thoughts
Apply What You Have Learned
Chapter Resources
References
Chapter 4: Setting the Tone
The “Teacher” in Online Teaching
Preparing For Your Online Classroom
Planning for Instruction
Final Thoughts
Apply What You Have Learned
Chapter Resources
References
Chapter 5: Collaboration and Community Building
What is Online Community?
Strategies for Building Community
Strategies for Online Collaboration
Managing Collaborative Activities
Assessing Collaboration and Community Building Activities
Final Thoughts
Apply What You Have Learned
Chapter Resources
References
Chapter 6: Facilitating Effective Online Discussions
Rationale for Using Discussion Forums
Preparing for Online Discussions
Facilitating Effective Online Discussions
Assessing Online Discussions
Final Thoughts
Apply What You Have Learned
Chapter Resources
References
Chapter 7: Designing Quality Online Lessons
Planning Lessons for Online Delivery
Managing Your Course Site
Lesson Design 295
Assessment
Final Thoughts
Apply What You Have Learned
Chapter Resources
References
Chapter 8: Supporting Learners with Special Needs
Characteristics of Successful Online Learners
Support for Learners with Special Needs
Identifying Students with Special Needs
Differentiating Instruction for Struggling Students
Types of Learning Difficulties and Tier One and Two Interventions
Accessibility, Assistive Technology and Tier Three Accommodations
Putting it All Together
Assessment
Final Thoughts
Apply What You Have Learned
Chapter Resources
References
Chapter 9: Special Concerns in Online Learning Environments
Digital Citizenship
Final Thoughts
Apply What You Have Learned
Chapter Resources
References
Index
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