Learner Centered Theory and Practice in Distance Education : Cases from Higher Education

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

• ISBN13: 9780805845761
• ISBN10: 0805845763
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2003-09-01
• Publisher: Lawrence Erlbau

Summary

Learner-Centered Theory and Practice in Distance Education: Cases From Higher Educationbrings the voice of the learning sciences to the study and design of distance learning. The contributors examine critical issues in the design of theoretically and pedagogically based distance education programs. Eight distance education programs are described in enough detail to allow readers with different interests to understand the pedagogical approaches and the implications of implementing those approaches. Issues of theory, pedagogy, design, assessment, communities of practice, collaboration, and faculty development are discussed. Each section of the book includes: *a primary chapter written by an author or authors involved with a distance education program that reflects learner-centered principles; *a formal reaction to the chapter by a specialist from the learning sciences, educational evaluation and policy, administration, or the corporate sector with expertise in issues of distance learning; and *an edited transcript of the authors' discussion of the primary chapter held at a symposium at the Asilomar Conference Center. A final "summing up" section offers two perspectives--from leading scholars outside the fields of instructional design, evaluation, and the learning sciences--on the approaches and thinking reflected in the rest of the book. This book is essential for researchers, as well as all those engaged in delivering, supporting, or administrating distance education programs at the post-secondary level. The descriptions, strategies, and principles will inform the design of continuing education, as well as degree-based education and corporate education and training, and distance education programs for adults.

Table of Contents

Preface	xi
About the Authors	xiii
SECTION I: INTRODUCTION
1 Introduction: Theory and Practice in Distance Education	3	(14)
Thomas M. Duffy and Jamie R. Kirkley, Indiana University
SECTION II: COMMUNITY BUILDING
2 Learning in Dialogue With a Practicing Community	17	(32)
Linda Polin, Pepperline University
3 Design Lessons for Social Education	49	(12)
Scott Grabinger, University of Colorado at Denver
Open Discussion of Chapter 2	61	(10)
4 Interaction and Engagement in LEEP: Undistancing "Distance" Education at the Graduate Level	71	(20)
Karen Ruhleder, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
5 Enabling New Forms of Online Engagement: Challenges for E-learning Design and Research	91	(9)
Mark Schlager, SRI International
Open Discussion of Chapter 4	100	(7)
SECTION III: PROBLEM-CENTERED LEARNING
6 Learning Theory and Pedagogy Applied in Distance Learning: The Case of Cardean University	107	(36)
Thomas M. Duffy and, Jamie R. Kirkley, Indiana University
7 The Challenge of Designing Inquiry Based Online Learning Environments: Theory Into Practice	143	(16)
Charlotte N. (Lani) Gunawardena, University of New Mexico
Open Discussion of Chapter 6	159	(8)
8 A Continuing Learning Community for Graduates of an MBA Program: The Experiment at Ohio University	167	(16)
John Stinson, Ohio University Without Boundaries
9 Learning in the Knowledge Age: Up-Front or at a Distance	183	(15)
Robert A. Wisher, U.S. Army Research Institute
Open Discussion of Chapter 8	198	(11)
SECTION IV: INNOVATWE USES OF TECHNOLOGY
10 Vanderbilt's AMIGO3 Project: Knowledge of How People Learn Enters Cyberspace	209	(26)
John Bransford, Nancy Vye, Helen Bateman, Sean Brophy, and Robert J. Roselli, Vanderbilt University
11 A Second Look at Learning Sciences, Classrooms, and Technology: Issues of Implementation: Making It Work in the Real World	235	(15)
Terry Anderson, Athabasca University
Open Discussion of Chapter 10	250	(11)
12 Distance Learning: Beyond the Transmission of Information Toward the Coconstruction of Complex Conceptual Artifacts and Tools	261	(22)
Richard Lesh, Susan K Byrne, and Pamela A. White, Purdue University
13 Embedded Assessment: An Evaluation Tool for the Web-Based Learning Environment	283	(8)
Matthew V. Champagne, IOTA Solutions, Inc.
Open Discussion of Chapter 12	291	(6)
SECTION V: SCALING UP
14 Collaborative Learning at Monterrey Tech-Virtual University	297	(24)
José Rafael Lopez Islas, Monterrey Tech-Virtual University
15 Using Theory Based Approaches to Architect Online Collaborative Problem-based Learning: Lessons Learned from Monterrey Tech-Virtual University	321	(19)
Jamie R. Kirkley, Indiana University and Information in Place, Inc.
Open Discussion of Chapter 14	340	(3)
16 Faculty Development, Student Satisfaction, and Reported Learning in the SUNY Learning Network	343	(36)
Peter J. Shea, Eric E. Fredericksen, Alexandra M. Pickett, and William E. Pelz State University of New York
17 Promises and Challenges of Web-Based Education	379	(7)
Carson Eoyang, Naval Postgraduate School
Open Discussion of Chapter 16	386	(9)
SECTION VI: ALTERNATE VIEWS
18 A Policy Perspective on Learning Theory and Practice in Distance Education	395	(9)
Sally M. Johnstone, WCET at WICHE
Open Discussion of Chapter 18	404	(5)
19 Pulling It All Together: A Business Perspective on Web-based Learning	409	(15)
Jim Botkin and Prasad Kaipa
Open Discussion of Chapter 19	424	(7)
Author Index	431	(8)
Subject Index	439