{"product_id":"engaging-the-online-learner-isbn-9781118018194","title":"Engaging the Online Learner","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEngaging the Online Learner\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis updated edition includes an innovative framework—the Phases of Engagement—that helps learners become more involved as knowledge generators and cofacilitators of a course. The book also provides specific ideas for tested activities (collected from experienced online instructors across the nation) that can go a long way to improving online learning. \u003ci\u003eEngaging the Online Learner\u003c\/i\u003e offers the tools and information needed to: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eConvert classroom activities to an online environment\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAssess the learning that occurs as a result of collaborative activities\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePhase in activities that promote engagement among online learners\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBuild peer interaction through peer partnerships and team activities\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCreate authentic activities and implement games and simulations\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eEngaging the Online Learner\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"The Phases of Engagement framework provides a road map for creating community at each phase of an online course. This book is an invaluable guide to innovative practices for online learning.\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e–Judith V. Boettcher,\u003c\/b\u003e coauthor of \u003ci\u003eThe Online Teaching Survival Guide\u003c\/i\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Engagement is the heart of online learning. The authors have developed an encyclopedia of tried-and-true learner engagement activities that are authentic and ready to use.\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e–Donald P. Ely,\u003c\/b\u003e professor emeritus, instructional design, development and evaluation in the School of Education, Syracuse University \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePreface vii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOverview of the Contents ix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUpdates ix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments x\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAn Invitation x\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Authors xi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1 Learning in an Online Environment 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEngaged Learning in the Online Environment 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGuiding Learners to Engage Online 7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppropriate Activities for Each Phase 11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePART ONE Constructing Activities to Engage Online Learners 15\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2 Designing Online Engagement 17\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdapting Classroom-Based Activities 18\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMeeting the Needs of Online Learners 20\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoosing an Effective Communication Tool 21\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 26\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3 Measuring Online Engaged Learning 27\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnalyzing the Quality of Critical Thinking 28\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiscussion Analysis Tools 29\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRubrics 29\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTeam Assessments 30\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReflective Self-Assessments 34\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 37\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e4 Learning to Use Online Tools 38\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuilding Students’ Skills in Using the Necessary Tools 38\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePART TWO Activities to Engage Online Learners 49\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e5 Online Icebreakers 51\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCharacteristics of an Effective Icebreaker 52\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e6 Peer Partnership and Team Activities 67\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMoving Dyads to Teams 68\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e7 Reflective Activities 81\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCharacteristics of an Effective Reflective Activity 82\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e8 Authentic Activities 92\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCharacteristics of an Effective Authentic Activity 93\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e9 Games and Simulations 101\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCharacteristics of an Effective Game or Simulation 102\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e10 Learner-Led Activities 114\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eActivities Led by Individuals Versus Teams 114\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConveying Outcomes 115\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoosing the Type of Activity 115\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdequate Orientation and Planning Time 115\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Do Learners Think About Learner-Led Activities? 117\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExamples of Learner-Led Activities 118\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 129\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 132\u003c\/p\u003e   \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRITA-MARIE CONRAD\u003c\/b\u003e has been teaching, designing, and consulting on online courses for nearly two decades. She consults on the design, implementation, and evaluation of online courses, and provides training to community college and university faculty. A frequent presenter on the topic of online instruction, she is also coauthor of \u003ci\u003eThe Online Teaching Survival Guide\u003c\/i\u003e published by Jossey-Bass. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJ. ANA DONALDSON\u003c\/b\u003e retired as an associate professor of instructional technology from the University of Northern Iowa. She continues her love of teaching online by working part-time as a contributing faculty member for Walden University. She also provides instructional design and program evaluation consulting and has presented workshops on using technology to apply the principles of engaged learning.     \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEngaging the Online Learner\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis updated edition includes an innovative framework—the Phases of Engagement—that helps learners become more involved as knowledge generators and cofacilitators of a course. 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