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Teaching the Humanities Online: A Practical Guide to the Virtual Classroom: A Practical Guide to the Virtual Classroom book cover

1st Edition

Teaching the Humanities Online: A Practical Guide to the Virtual Classroom A Practical Guide to the Virtual Classroom

By Steven J. Hoffman Copyright 2011
224 Pages
by Routledge

224 Pages
by Routledge

224 Pages
by Routledge
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This practical guide is essential for anyone new to or intimidated by online instruction. Drawing on the expertise of teachers of the humanities who have deep experiences in the online environment, this work explores a variety of areas within the online teaching experience. It discusses the differences between online and face-to-face learning environments and assesses and evaluates best practices... Read more

Acknowledgments

Introduction: The Future Is Now Steven J. Hoffman

1. Before We Begin: Preparing to Teach Online Khadijah O. Miller

2. Reducing Distance in Online Classes Lisa M. Lane

3. Using Electronic Courseware: Lessons for Educators Sharmila Pixy Ferris and Maureen C. Minielli

4. Making Course Management Systems Work Lisa M. Lane

5. Blended Classrooms: Hybridity, Social Capital, and Online Learning Peter Sands

6. Facilitating Interaction in the Online Environment Michelle Kilburn

7. Using Social Networking Applications in Online Teaching Allen C. Gathman and Mary Harriet Talbut

8. Redirecting Discussion: Challenges Related to the Social Aspects of Online Educational Environments Melanie L. Buffington

9. Easier Than It Looks: Using Web Resources in the Humanities Daryl E. Fridley

10. Assessing Student Learning Online Martha Henckell

11. Creating an Environment of Faculty Involvement Steven J. Hoffman

12. If the Future Is Now, What Is Next? Five Trends Affecting the Future of Online Education David J. Staley

About the Contributors

Index

Biography

Steven J. Hoffman

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