{"product_id":"learning-in-real-time-isbn-9780787979218","title":"Learning in Real Time","description":"\u003ci\u003eLearning in Real Time\u003c\/i\u003e 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. \u003cp\u003ePreface vii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout the Author xiii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1 Learning, Live Online 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSynchronous Interaction Across the Learning Continuum 2\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNeeds Served by Synchronous Interaction 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Synchronous Compact 5\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndicators for Real-Time Online Learning 7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLearner Skills Developed and Assessed Live Online 11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2 Real-Time Learning as Good Practice 15\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eContact Between Students and Faculty 16\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCooperation Among Students 18\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eActive Learning 21\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePrompt Feedback 23\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTime on Task 26\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHigh Expectations 28\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiverse Talents and Ways of Learning 30\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3 Tools for Learning in Real Time 33\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eText-Based Tools 34\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLive Audio and Video Tools 36\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eContent, Display, and Other Interactive Tools 40\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e4 Real-Time Learning Venues 49\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA Moving Target 50\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChat Rooms 50\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInstant Messenger 54\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMulti-user Virtual Environments 55\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVirtual Reference, Tutoring, and Help Desks 56\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVirtual Offices and Virtual Meeting Rooms 57\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVirtual Classrooms 58\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInteractive Webcasting 59\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWebcasting or Broadcasting 61\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn-class Online Aids 63\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e5 Facilitating Learning in Real Time 65\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBe a Good Host 66\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInflate a Bubble of Concentration 68\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBe a Ringmaster 69\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUse Virtual Body Language 75\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRely on Others: You Are Not Alone 84\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUse the Synchronous Dashboard 86\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBe Prepared and Manage Crises 91\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e6 Real-Time Online Learning Activities 99\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMagnetic Brainstorms 100\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStone Soup 103\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSolo Fishbowls 107\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePaired Partners or Dyads 111\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCracker Barrels 113\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGuest Appearances and Co-hosts 118\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLive Blogging and Cclogging 121\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExpeditions and Virtual Training Labs 126\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMultiple Venue Productions or Presentations 129\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAdditional Resources 133\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFurther Reading and Related Web Sites 133\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTen Common Misconceptions About Synchronous Instruction 135\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eScheduling Synchronous Interaction 140\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuyer’s Guide: Questions to Ask When Considering a Synchronous Tool 143\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 147\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 151\u003c\/p\u003e \"Finkelstein presents skills needed by online facilitators…\" (\u003ci\u003ePsycCritiques\u003c\/i\u003e, April 11 2007)  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Author\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJonathan Finkelstein\u003c\/b\u003e 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.   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLearning in Real Time\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eLearning in Real Time\u003c\/i\u003e 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.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eLearning in Real Time\u003c\/i\u003e 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Good instruction is all about people. \u003ci\u003eLearning in Real Time\u003c\/i\u003e focuses on people, relationships, and the power of human dialog. Instructors, learning technologists, and administrators will benefit from Finkelstein's commentary and common sense.\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e—Diana G. Oblinger,\u003c\/b\u003e vice president, EDUCAUSE  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Jam-packed with extremely practical strategies and well-crafted activity ideas, \u003ci\u003eLearning in Real Time\u003c\/i\u003e goes well beyond the tools and deftly focuses on the \u003ci\u003eprocess\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e—Alan Levine,\u003c\/b\u003e The New Media Consortium (NMC)  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \"Finkelstein's real-world guidance on real-time learning advances the cause of quality instruction– online \u003ci\u003eand\u003c\/i\u003e offline. 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