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

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

• ISBN13: 9780805845778
• ISBN10: 0805845771
• eBook ISBN(s): 9781135623920
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2003-09-01
• Publisher: Lawrence Erlbau

Summary

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

Table of Contents

Preface	xi
About the Authors	xiii
SECTION I: INTRODUCTION
Introduction: Theory and Practice in Distance Education	3	(14)
Thomas M. Duffy
Jamie R. Kirkley
SECTION II: COMMUNITY BUILDING
Learning in Dialogue With a Practicing Community	17	(32)
Linda Polin
Design Lessons for Social Education	49	(22)
Scott Grabinger
Open Discussion of Chapter 2	61	(10)
Interaction and Engagement in LEEP: Undistancing ``Distance'' Education at the Graduate Level	71	(20)
Karen Ruhleder
Enabling New Forms of Online Engagement: Challenges for E-learning Design and Research	91	(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