Getting the Most from Online Learning: A Learner’s Guide

George M. Piskurich9780787965044, 0787965049

Getting the Most from Online Learning is a must-have resource that helps people, become better e-learners by showing them how to prepare for, participate in, and apply e-learning in all its variations. Written by the leaders in e-learning, this book is filled with practical ideas, suggestions, and information about a wide variety of topics including how to: * Participate effectively in on-line learning experiences * Contribute to and learn from discussion groups and chat rooms * Handle e-learning peer evaluations * Participate in online group projects In addition, the expert authors share their personal e-learning experiences and show how they have mastered the discipline of e-learning for themselves.

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Table of contents :
Team DDU……Page 1
Contents……Page 10
Introduction……Page 12
About the Editor……Page 18
1. Voices from the Edge of E-Learning……Page 22
2. E-Learning: An Introduction……Page 28
3. Becoming a More Self-Directed Learner: Why and How……Page 46
4. How to Prepare to Attend a Synchronous E-Learning Course……Page 60
5. How to Attend a Synchronous E-Learning Course……Page 80
6. Succeeding in an Asynchronous Learning Environment……Page 94
7. Chat Rooms and Discussion Boards……Page 106
8. Online Readings: Gaining the Most from What You Read……Page 114
9. How to Handle E-Learning Peer Evaluation……Page 132
10. Building Successful Online Relationships……Page 152
11. Participating in Group Projects Online……Page 166
12. Managing Distractions for E-Learners……Page 174
Glossary……Page 182
Index……Page 188