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Making the move to K-12 online teaching : research-based strategies and practices
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Making the move to K-12 online teaching : research-based strategies and practices

Author: Kerry Rice
Publisher: Boston : Pearson, ©2012.
Series: Pearson resources for 21st century learning.
Edition/Format:   Book : EnglishView all editions and formats
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Document Type: Book
All Authors / Contributors: Kerry Rice
ISBN: 9780132107617 0132107619
OCLC Number: 733229938
Description: xviii, 270 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Contents: Machine generated contents note: 1.An Overview of K-12 Online Education --
What Is Distance Learning? --
What Is Online Learning? --
K-12 Online Overview --
What Types of Online Programs, Virtual Schools, and Courses Are There? --
Who Takes Online Courses? --
Who Teaches Online? --
It Takes a Village --
The Quality of Online Education --
How Effective Are Online Courses? --
Are There Standards or Guidelines for K-12 Online Education? --
Quality Online Programs --
Final Thoughts --
Apply What You Have Learned --
Chapter Resources --
References --
2.Key Principles of Effective Online Instruction --
When the Classroom Moves Online --
Learner-Centeredness --
Learner Autonomy --
Active Participation --
Collaboration and Community Building --
Authentic Assessments --
Acquisition of 21st Century Skills --
Putting It All Together --
Considerations When Choosing Instructional Strategies --
Qualities of Successful Online Teachers --
Key Skills of Online Teachers --
Do You Have What It Takes to Teach Online? --
Final Thoughts --
Apply What You Have Learned --
Chapter Resources --
References --
3.Tools for Teaching Online --
Factors to Consider in Selecting Tools --
Tools for Delivering Instruction Online --
Learning Management Systems --
Asynchronous Communication Tools --
Synchronous Communication Tools --
Using the Internet to Support Teaching --
Tools for Collaborating and Networking --
Mobile Technologies --
Tools for Designing Instructional Elements --
Presentation Tools --
Web Page Authoring Software --
Aligning Tools to Learner-Centered Attributes --
Final Thoughts --
Apply What You Have Learned --
Chapter Resources --
References --
4.Setting the Tone --
Your Online Learning Community --
The Teacher in Online Teaching --
Guide on the Side --
Instructor --
Group Process Facilitator --
Advisor --
Preparing for Your Online Classroom --
Netiquette --
Getting to Know Your Students and Families --
Breaking the Ice with Introductory Activities --
Planning for Instruction --
Final Thoughts --
Apply What You Have Learned --
Chapter Resources --
References --
5.Collaboration and Community Building --
What Is Online Community? --
Social Networks --
Strategies for Building Community --
Strategies for Online Collaboration --
Benefits and Challenges of Collaborative Activities --
How to Collaborate Online --
Collaborative Activities for the Online Classroom --
Managing Collaborative Activities --
Preparing to Collaborate Online --
Setting Clear Project Guidelines --
Managing Project Timelines --
Team Member Roles --
Additional Considerations and Recommendations --
Assessing Collaboration and Community-Building Activities --
Plan for Assessment --
Final Thoughts --
Apply What You Have Learned --
Chapter Resources --
References --
6.Facilitating Effective Online Discussions --
Rationale for Using Discussion Forums --
Preparing for Online Discussions --
Physical Structure of Discussion Forums --
Purposeful Engagement --
Facilitating Effective Online Discussions --
Strategies for Effective Discussion Board Facilitation --
Managing Online Discussions --
Common Errors When Conducting Discussions --
Assessing Online Discussions --
Criteria for Discussion Board Posts --
Assessment Instruments --
Final Thoughts --
Apply What You Have Learned --
Chapter Resources --
References --
7.Designing Quality Online Lessons --
Planning Lessons for Online Delivery --
Distractions Are Multiplied Online --
Good Teaching Is Good Teaching --
Bridging the Gap --
First Things First --
Managing Your Course Site --
Providing Student Supports --
Evaluating Your Online Course --
Lesson Design --
Determine Need --
Decide Which Tools to Use --
Formative Design --
Putting It All Together --
Graphic Design Principles --
Incorporating Digital Media --
Assessment --
Assessment Instruments --
Assessment Tools --
Process versus Product Assessments --
Performance-Based Assessments --
Final Thoughts --
Apply What You Have Learned --
Chapter Resources --
References --
8.Supporting Learners with Special Needs --
Characteristics of Successful Online Learners --
Support for Learners with Special Needs --
Laws and Statutes for Individuals with Disabilities --
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) --
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (RA) --
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) --
Applying Special Education Laws in Online Environments --
Identifying Students with Special Needs --
Differentiating Instruction for Struggling Students --
Types of Learning Difficulties and Tier I and II Interventions --
Difficulties with Reception --
Difficulties with Oral and Written Expression --
Difficulties with Attention and Executive Function --
Accessibility, Assistive Technology, and Tier III Accommodations --
Universal Design for Learning (UDL) --
Assistive Technology --
Putting It All Together --
Assessment --
Final Thoughts --
Apply What You Have Learned --
Chapter Resources --
References --
9.Special Concerns in Online Learning Environments --
Digital Citizenship --
Digital Equity --
Digital Literacy --
Internet Safety --
Final Thoughts --
Apply What You Have Learned --
Chapter Resources --
References.
Series Title: Pearson resources for 21st century learning.
Responsibility: Kerry Rice.
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