Readings & Resources
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Description
Readings & Resources
Required Texts
These are the course texts. Please see individual course units for specific readings from these texts.
Anderson, T. & Elloum, F. (Eds.) (2008). Theory and practice of online learning. Athabasca University.
Finkelstein, J. (2006). Learning in real time: Synchronous teaching and learning online. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.
Hyder, K., Kwinn, A., Miazga, R., & Murray, M. (2007). The eLearning guild’s handbook on synchronous e-learning. Santa Rosa, CA: The e-Learning Guild.
Unit 1
Required Readings
Ally, M. (2008). Chapter One: Foundations of educational theory for online learning. In Anderson, F. & Elloum, F. (Eds).Theory and practice of online learning. Athabasca University.
Finkelstein, J. (2006). Learning in real time: Synchronous teaching and learning online. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass. (Chapters 1 and 2).
Hrastinski, S. (2008). A study of asynchronous and synchronous e-learning methods discovered that each supports different purposes. EDUCAUSE Quarterly, 31(4), (October–December). Retrieved from http://net.educause.edu/ir/library/pdf/EQM0848.pdf.
Hyder, K., Kwinn, A., Miazga, R., & Murray, M. (2007). The eLearning guild’s handbook on synchronous e-learning. Santa Rosa, CA: The e-Learning Guild. (Chapter 1).
Olaniran, B.A. (2006). Applying synchronous computer-mediated communication into course design. Campus-Wide Information Systems, 23(3), 210-220. doi:10.1108/10650740610674210.
Video resources
Brainmass Video Lectures (Producer) & Kavanagh, J. (Presenter). (2013, March 28).
Brainmass Video Lectures (Producer) & Kavanagh, J. (Presenter). (2013, March 28).
Brainmass Video Lectures (Producer) & Kavanagh, J. (Presenter). (2013, March 28).
Brainmass Video Lectures (Producer) & Kavanagh, J. (Presenter). (2013, March 28).
Brainmass Video Lectures (Producer) & Kavanagh, J. (Presenter). (2013, March 28).
Brainmass Video Lectures (Producer) & Kavanagh, J. (Presenter). (2013, March 28).
LearningTechUK (Producer) & Jennings, C. (Presenter). (2013, March 28).
Unit 2
Readings
Finkelstein, J. (2006). Learning in real time: Synchronous teaching and learning online. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass. (Chapters 3 and 4).
Hyder, K., Kwinn, A., Miazga, R., & Murray, M. (2007). The eLearning guild’s handbook on synchronous e-learning. Santa Rosa, CA: The e-Learning Guild. (pp 17-24).
Hrastinski, S., Keller, C. & Carlsson, S.A. (2010). Design exemplars for synchronous e-learning: a design theory approach. Computers & Education, 55 (2), 652-662.
Rubric Samples
California State University, Chico (2009). Rubrics for online instruction. (Use the section on Innovative use of Technology).
San Diego State University (n.d.). Rubric template.
University of Wisconsin—Stout (2012). Rubrics for assessment resources.
Video resources
Facilitador (Producer) & Dornbush, C. (Presenter). (2012, February 2).
Unit 3
Readings
Entin, E.B., Sidman, J., & Neal, L. (2009). Computer-supported collaborative learning: Best practices and principles for instructors. Development of online distributed training: Practical considerations and lessons learned. eLearn Magazine.
Fahy, P.J., (2008). Chapter six: Media characteristics and online learning technology. In T. Anderson & F. Elloum (Eds.), Theory and practice of online learning. Athabasca University.
Finkelstein, J. (2006). Learning in real time: Synchronous teaching and learning online. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass. (Chapter 5, pp. 93 -98 and Chapter 6).
Hyder, K., Kwinn, A., Miazga, R., & Murray, M. (2007). The eLearning guild’s handbook on synchronous e-learning. Santa Rosa, CA: The e-Learning Guild. (Chapters 3, 4, and 5).
Video resources
Gwenna Moss Centre for Teaching Effectiveness, U. of Saskatchewan. (2012, November 28).
Gwenna Moss Centre for Teaching Effectiveness, U. of Saskatchewan. (2012, November 28).
Unit 4
Readings
Finkelstein, J. (2006). Learning in real time: Synchronous teaching and learning online. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass. (Chapter 5, pp. 65 - 93).
Hyder, K., Kwinn, A., Miazga, R., & Murray, M. (2007). The eLearning guild’s handbook on synchronous e-learning. Santa Rosa, CA: The e-Learning Guild. (Chapter 3, pp. 43-44; Chapter 6 and 7).
Stewart. A.R., Harlow, D.B. & DeBacco, K. (2011). Students’ experience of synchronous learning in distributed environments. Distance Education, 32 (3), 357–381. DOI: 10.1080/01587919.2011.610289.
Video resources
Rothler, D. (Presenter). (2013, May 30).
Unit 5
Readings
Finkelstein, J. (2006). Learning in real time: Synchronous teaching and learning online. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass. (Additional Resources pp. 129 - 142)
Smyth, R. (2011). Enhancing learner–learner interaction using video communications in higher education: Implications from theorising about a new model. British Journal of Educational Technology, 42(1), 113-127. doi:10.1111/j.1467-8535.2009.00990.x
Video resources
Tedx (Producer) & Clark, D. (Presenter). (2012, April 2).