Handbook Of Online Education

Offers tips and guidance to educators setting up online groups in the virtual classroom. This book provides a range of practical ideas to promote active learning online. It offers a selection of activities which can be used as a basis of e-learning activity on a course or as a departure point for development, independent work and/or discussion. This is a highly practical resource book offering valuable tips and guidance to educators setting up online groups in the virtual classroom. This resource book provides a range of practical, innovative ideas to promote active learning online. It will offer teachers, trainers, and course writers a selection of ready-made, adaptable activities which can be used as a basis of e-learning activity on a course or as a departure point for development, independent work and/or discussion. Sections of the book will include Resources for Building Confidence, Resources for Learning to Learn Online, Resources for Assessment and Active Learning Online. Each section will be prefaced by a general theoretical overview and suggestions for further reading and personal action research.