Design & Delivery Books

New and Published Books

1. Design for Learning in Virtual Worlds

   By Brian C. Nelson, Benjamin E. Erlandson

   Series: Interdisciplinary Approaches to Educational Technology

   Design for Learning in Virtual Worlds, the first book focused specifically on how to design virtual worlds for educational purposes, explores: • The history and evolution of virtual worlds; • The theories behind the use of virtual worlds for learning; • The design of curricula in virtual worlds...

   Published March 7th 2012 by Routledge
2. Teaching Literature in Virtual Worlds

   Immersive Learning in English Studies

   Edited by Allen Webb

   What are the realities and possibilities of utilizing on-line virtual worlds as teaching tools for specific literary works? Through engaging and surprising stories from classrooms where virtual worlds are in use, this book invites readers to understand and participate in this emerging and valuable...

   Published October 9th 2011 by Routledge
3. An Introduction to Distance Education

   Understanding Teaching and Learning in a New Era

   Edited by M.F. Cleveland-Innes, D.R. Garrison

   An Introduction to Distance Education is a comprehensive look at the field today, outlining current theories, practices and goals. The book reviews the influence of past distance education theory and practice, along with current changes. It outlines the practical skills and information that are...

   Published February 23rd 2010 by Routledge
4. A Guide to Authentic e-Learning

   By Jan Herrington, Thomas C. Reeves, Ron Oliver

   Series: Connecting with E-learning

   Part of the groundbreaking Connecting with e-Learning series, A Guide to Authentic e-Learning provides effective, working examples to engage learners with authentic tasks in online settings. As technology continues to open up possibilities for innovative and effective teaching and learning...

   Published November 30th 2009 by Routledge
5. Constructivist Instruction

   Success or Failure?

   Edited by Sigmund Tobias, Thomas M. Duffy

   Constructivist Instruction: Success or Failure? brings together leading thinkers from both sides of the hotly debated controversy about constructivist approaches to instruction. Although constructivist theories and practice now dominate the fields of the learning sciences, instructional technology,...

   Published March 31st 2009 by Routledge
6. Instructional-Design Theories and Models, Volume III

   Building a Common Knowledge Base

   Edited by Charles M. Reigeluth, Alison A. Carr-Chellman

   Instructional-Design Theories and Models, Volume III: Building a Common Knowledge Base is perhaps best described by its new subtitle. Whereas Volume II sought to comprehensively review the proliferating theories and models of instruction of the 1980’s and 1990’s, Volume III takes on an even more...

   Published February 1st 2009 by Routledge
7. Educating Learning Technology Designers

   Guiding and Inspiring Creators of Innovative Educational Tools

   Edited by Chris DiGiano, Shelley Goldman, Michael Chorost

   What knowledge and skills do designers of learning technologies need? What is the best way to train them to create high-quality educational technologies? Distilling the wisdom of expert instructors and designers, this cutting-edge guide offers a clear, accessible balance of theory and practical...

   Published November 25th 2008 by Routledge
8. e-Learning and Social Networking Handbook

   Resources for Higher Education

   By Frank Rennie, Robin Mason

   Student engagement with digital learning resources and online social networking are strong forces in education today. How can these resources best be utilized by educators and course designers in higher education? This book aims to provide the reader with enough background information to appreciate...

   Published April 8th 2008 by Routledge
9. A Practical Guide to Problem-Based Learning Online

   By Maggi Savin-Baden

   Problem-based learning online is a burgeoning area, crying out for support in all the disciplines, but particularly health, medicine, education and social care that are already advanced users of problem-based learning in higher education. This book provides highly grounded research based ways for...

   Published December 20th 2007 by Routledge
10. Technology-Mediated Learning Environments for Young English Learners

    Connections In and Out of School

    Edited by L. Leann Parker

    This book explores issues related to the use of technologies to support young second-language learners and looks at promising areas for research, design, and development. Grounded in a sociocultural theoretical framework, it invites educators, researchers, and educational technology developers to...

    Published November 14th 2007 by Routledge