1st Edition

Rethinking Problem-based Learning for the Digital Age A Practical Guide for Online Settings

By Maggi Savin-Baden, Heather Fraser Copyright 2024
198 Pages 5 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

198 Pages 5 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

198 Pages 5 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

Rethinking Problem-based Learning for the Digital Age provides grounded, evidence-based strategies for teaching faculty, academic developers and educational technologists who are changing their problem-based learning (PBL) modules and programmes from face-to-face to online. Given today’s rapid advancements in learning and curriculum development specific to online and blended modes, there is... Read more
Introduction Part I: Deciding How to Implement Problem-based Learning Online 1. Reasons for Implementing Problem-based Learning Online 2. Forms of Problem-based Learning Online 3. Common Assumptions and Mistakes Part II: The Art of Facilitation 4. Equipping Facilitators 5. Facilitation in the Disciplines 6. Supporting Students Part III: Designing Problem-based Learning Online Environments 7. The Tech and the Platforms 8. Problem-based Learning in Virtual Worlds and Virtual and Augmented Reality 9. Postdigital PBL Futures Glossary

Biography

Maggi Savin-Baden is Professor of Higher Education Research at the University of Worcester, UK.

Heather Fraser is Assistant Professor in Occupational Therapy at Coventry University, UK.