Learning in Real Time Synchronous Teaching and Learning Online
Produktdetaljer
Biografisk notat
The Author
Jonathan Finkelstein is the founder and executive producer of LearningTimes™ and the president of the LearningTimes Network. As an educator, technologist, industry expert, and producer, he focuses on creating engaging Web-based programs and practices that help reinvent collaboration and community.
"Finkelstein presents skills needed by online facilitators…" (<i>PsycCritiques</i>, April 11 2007)
Preface vii
About the Author xiii
1 Learning, Live Online 1
Synchronous Interaction Across the Learning Continuum 2
Needs Served by Synchronous Interaction 3
The Synchronous Compact 5
Indicators for Real-Time Online Learning 7
Learner Skills Developed and Assessed Live Online 11
2 Real-Time Learning as Good Practice 15
Contact Between Students and Faculty 16
Cooperation Among Students 18
Active Learning 21
Prompt Feedback 23
Time on Task 26
High Expectations 28
Diverse Talents and Ways of Learning 30
3 Tools for Learning in Real Time 33
Text-Based Tools 34
Live Audio and Video Tools 36
Content, Display, and Other Interactive Tools 40
4 Real-Time Learning Venues 49
A Moving Target 50
Chat Rooms 50
Instant Messenger 54
Multi-user Virtual Environments 55
Virtual Reference, Tutoring, and Help Desks 56
Virtual Offices and Virtual Meeting Rooms 57
Virtual Classrooms 58
Interactive Webcasting 59
Webcasting or Broadcasting 61
In-class Online Aids 63
5 Facilitating Learning in Real Time 65
Be a Good Host 66
Inflate a Bubble of Concentration 68
Be a Ringmaster 69
Use Virtual Body Language 75
Rely on Others: You Are Not Alone 84
Use the Synchronous Dashboard 86
Be Prepared and Manage Crises 91
6 Real-Time Online Learning Activities 99
Magnetic Brainstorms 100
Stone Soup 103
Solo Fishbowls 107
Paired Partners or Dyads 111
Cracker Barrels 113
Guest Appearances and Co-hosts 118
Live Blogging and Cclogging 121
Expeditions and Virtual Training Labs 126
Multiple Venue Productions or Presentations 129
Additional Resources 133
Further Reading and Related Web Sites 133
Ten Common Misconceptions About Synchronous Instruction 135
Scheduling Synchronous Interaction 140
Buyer’s Guide: Questions to Ask When Considering a Synchronous Tool 143
References 147
Index 151
Learning in Real Time
Learning in Real Time is a concise and practical resource for education professionals teaching live and online or those wanting to humanize and improve interaction in their online courses by adding a synchronous learning component. The book offers keen insight into the world of synchronous learning tools, guides instructors in evaluating how and when to use them, and illustrates how educators can develop their own strategies and styles in implementing such tools to improve online learning.
A pioneer in the development of synchronous learning theories and platforms, Finkelstein catalogs real-time learning venues, describes good practices for facilitating synchronous learning, and offers examples to demonstrate how real-time techniques can enhance student learning. While each chapter considers the academic context of faculty members looking to incorporate such interaction, the book will also be a valuable resource to instructional designers, trainers, tutors, advising staff, librarians, and anyone involved in professional development, course design, or providing student support services.
Learning in Real Time is the fourth book in the Jossey-Bass Guides to Online Teaching and Learning series, which offers concrete and practical resources to help higher education practitioners meet the challenges of the online learning environment.
"Good instruction is all about people. Learning in Real Time focuses on people, relationships, and the power of human dialog. Instructors, learning technologists, and administrators will benefit from Finkelstein's commentary and common sense."
Diana G. Oblinger, vice president, EDUCAUSE
"Jam-packed with extremely practical strategies and well-crafted activity ideas, Learning in Real Time goes well beyond the tools and deftly focuses on the process of effective live online learning and collaboration. Anyone teaching, presenting, coaching, or collaborating online will end up with a marked-up, highlighted, and dog-eared copy of this book parked next to their computer."
Alan Levine, The New Media Consortium (NMC)
"Finkelstein's real-world guidance on real-time learning advances the cause of quality instruction online and offline. This book represents an important contribution to the field."
Deborah L.G. Hutti, associate vice president for educational services, Lake Land College
—Diana G. Oblinger, vice president, EDUCAUSE
"Jam-packed with extremely practical strategies and well-crafted activity ideas, Learning in Real Time goes well beyond the tools and deftly focuses on the process of effective live online learning and collaboration. Anyone teaching, presenting, coaching, or collaborating online will end up with a marked-up, highlighted, and dog-eared copy of this book parked next to their computer."
—Alan Levine, The New Media Consortium (NMC)
"Finkelstein's real-world guidance on real-time learning advances the cause of quality instruction–online and offline. This book represents an important contribution to the field."
—Deborah L.G. Hutti, associate vice president for educational services, Lake Land College
Produktdetaljer
Biografisk notat
The Author
Jonathan Finkelstein is the founder and executive producer of LearningTimes™ and the president of the LearningTimes Network. As an educator, technologist, industry expert, and producer, he focuses on creating engaging Web-based programs and practices that help reinvent collaboration and community.