Learning Theory and Online Technology

Description

Learning Theory and Online Technology is a break-through text based on extensive experience, theory, and research. Ideal for learning theory courses in educational technology masters programs and theory courses in instructional design programs, Learning Theory and Online Technology will prepare students to apply learning theory to instructional and pedagogical design and other uses of technology. Framed by a discussion of the historical roots and growth of technology, this text discusses the contributions of the three core learning theories to the field of instructional and pedagogical design – behaviorism, cognitivism, and constructivism. Connecting theory to practice, author Linda Harasim provides a series of case studies expounding on the effective use of new online technologies. Ultimately, Harasim shows readers how collaborative learning is a powerful theory for successful student engagement with technology.

This reader-friendly and accessible text, drawing upon an extensive body of research:

• Provides full discussion of various learning theories, and how they relate to online learning
• Presents a powerful framework and set of tools based on e-learning research
• Includes scenarios, mini case studies, and examples of international projects
• Reviews key issues related to pedagogy, evaluation, and history of the field
• Describes the most exciting, satisfying, and effective ways to learn and teach online

Educators are adopting the Internet for more efficient and economical purposes, but don’t necessarily use it for more effective ways to support learning. This innovative text encourages students to think about new ways of teaching and learning, and provides them with a theory of learning to address today’s realities. Affording students with a framework for using learning theories to establish an understanding of education in the context of rapid technological changes, this book will aid in shaping practice in the midst of this technological revolution. Readers will find Learning Theory and Online Technology transforms years of research and field experience into an invaluable resource.

Contents

Preface

1. Introduction

2. The Historical Case

3. The Theoretical Case: What is elearning?

4. How to Design for Success?

5. Implementation Strategies and Technologies

6. Research, Evaluation and Assessment Strategies

7. Key Issues: Building on the Strengths, Avoiding the Pitfalls

8. Institutional Issues and Examples

9. SOTA and Future Trends: What is the state of the art in learning?

10. Conclusions

Author Bio

Linda Harasim is a Professor at Simon Fraser University, Vancouver, Canada.

Related Subjects

1. Higher Education
2. Open & Distance Education and eLearning
3. Study of ODL and eLearning