{"product_id":"online-learning-today-isbn-9781576751435","title":"Online Learning Today","description":"Online Learning Today is an incisive, no-nonsense guide on why, how, when, and where to use e-learning. Shea-Schultz and Fogarty show why an organization should (or should not) implement e-learning, what should and should not be taught online, how to design and deliver it, and where to incorporate it in the organizational structure.\u003cbr\u003e Addressing professionals who want to maximize the effectiveness of online learning in their own organization, the authors teach seven key strategies to ensure success. They show how to tailor courses to the needs of the learner; ensure enterprise-wide buy-in; leverage time- and money-saving benefits; get a grip on technology; effectively design course materials so people can and will use them; connect with global participants; and successfully partner across and outside the organization. Online Learning Today offers a unique new perspective on how organizations can truly leverage learning on the Internet.Dedication   \u003cbr\u003e Preface   \u003cbr\u003e Acknowledgments   \u003cbr\u003e Introduction:  From WOW to Now and Beyond\u003cbr\u003e The e- Was for Entropy   \u003cbr\u003e So, Where Are We Now?   \u003cbr\u003e How Did We Get Here?   \u003cbr\u003e Where Are We Going?   \u003cbr\u003e Who’s King of the Castle?   \u003cbr\u003e The Learner Rules   \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 1:  Cater To The Learner   \u003cbr\u003e Strive For Learner-Centered Learning\u003cbr\u003e Catering To the Learner   \u003cbr\u003e The Art of Learning   \u003cbr\u003e Understand What They Want to Learn\u003cbr\u003e Understand How They Want to Learn   \u003cbr\u003e Understand When and Where They Want to Learn\u003cbr\u003e Asynchronous vs Synchronous E-Learning\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 2:  Achieve Buy-In   \u003cbr\u003e Create Executive Stakeholders   \u003cbr\u003e Make the Business Case for Online Learning\u003cbr\u003e Weave Online Learning Throughout the Enterprise   \u003cbr\u003e Foster a Learning-Friendly Environment   \u003cbr\u003e Tie It All Together With an LMS\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 3:  Save Time and Money   \u003cbr\u003e Capitalize on Built-In Time\/Money Savings\u003cbr\u003e The Great Training Robbery   \u003cbr\u003e Are All These Claims True?\u003cbr\u003e Online Learning Ammunition — Money   \u003cbr\u003e Online Learning Ammo — Time   \u003cbr\u003e Online Learning Makes Money?\u003cbr\u003e How To Capitalize on E-learning   \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 4: Tame the Technology\u003cbr\u003e Understand the Technology (it’s not that tough)   \u003cbr\u003e Are You Managing the System Or Is It Managing You?   \u003cbr\u003e Creating Training That People Can Use\u003cbr\u003e Creating Training That People Will Use   \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 5:  Orchestrate the Three Sides of Design\u003cbr\u003e Focus on All Three Sides of Design:  Technical, Aesthetic and Learning\u003cbr\u003e Realize Technical, Graphic and Learning Designers Attended Different Classrooms\u003cbr\u003e Appreciate the Integration of Technology and Graphic Design\u003cbr\u003e When to Use Graphics\u003cbr\u003e When Not to Use Graphics\u003cbr\u003e Let the Trainers Take the Lead\u003cbr\u003e Peer-to-Peer, or EVERYone’s a Trainer\u003cbr\u003e Think Chunky — Object-Oriented Learning\u003cbr\u003e Open Season\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 6:  Think Globally, Learn Locally   \u003cbr\u003e Respect the World:  Languages, Cultures and Customs\u003cbr\u003e Embrace Cross-Cultural Functionality   \u003cbr\u003e Globalization and Localization Trends   \u003cbr\u003e Tips for Localizing E-learning   \u003cbr\u003e Trends for the Future\u003cbr\u003e It’s Called WWW for a Reason   \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 7: Partner With Purpose \u0026amp; Passion   \u003cbr\u003e Preparing to Partner\u003cbr\u003e What Successful Partnerships Are\u003cbr\u003e What Successful Partnerships Do\u003cbr\u003e How to Avoid Accidental Partnerships\u003cbr\u003e Rehearsal\u003cbr\u003e How to Avoid Porcupine Partnerships\u003cbr\u003e Passion\u003cbr\u003e What To Do Now?\u003cbr\u003e What Works For You\u003cbr\u003e E-learning Isn’t the Next Big Thing — it’s the NOW Big Thing\u003cbr\u003e Remember, E-learning is an Art, Not a Science\u003cbr\u003e About the Authors\u003cbr\u003e Glossary   \u003cbr\u003e Bibliography\u003cbr\u003e Index\u003cbr\u003e EndnotesHeather Shea-Schultz is a partner with the Canaan Consulting Group (CCG) and the former president of Tom Peters’ training company. She was an executive vice president of Learn and an Accenture (formerly Anderson Consulting) consultant. An internationally recognized speaker and consultant, she brings computers to rural Kenya and installs them for a month each year. In addition, she is on the advisory board of Interactive Training, Inc. Heather is coauthor with Chip Bell of Dance Lessons: Six Steps to Great Partnerships in Business and Life (Berrett-Koehler, 1998).\u003cbr\u003e John Fogarty is a published novelist, columnist, seasoned e-learning writer, and former stand-up comedian. He is the author of The Haunt, a novel published by Warner Books (1990). Since then, John has written four more novels of mystery and suspense and penned three motion picture screen- plays, all sold to DreamLine Productions. A professional writer with over twenty-five years’ experience, John is also a published poet and short story author. Certified in Human Performance Technology’s Accomplishment-Based Curriculum Design by the Moore Institute, he has written extensively on the opportunities of the new economy and technology. He’s also the “technical guy” of this writing team, one of those half-crazed e-fiends who create online learning modules and courses.","brand":"Berrett-Koehler Publishers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46304151077093,"sku":"NP9781576751435","price":18.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/online-learning-today-isbn-9781576751435","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}