TL;DR: This book discusses the design and development of Online Courses, themes that Shape Online Education, and the future direction of online education in the Information Age.
Abstract: 1 Introduction The History of Computers in Education Seymour Papert: Liberating Young Minds Themes that Shape Online Education The Brave New World 2 Scope of Online Education Networks Higher Education K-12 Schools Corporations and Government Agencies Non-Profit Organizations The Home Public Spaces Margaret Riel: Learning Circles Conclusions 3 Elements of Online Education Email Threaded Discussions Realtime Conferencing GroupWare File Transfers Application Software Beverly Hunter: Computers as Tools Simulations Curriculum Development and Management 4 Research About Online Education Impact on Student Achievement Evaluation of Web-based Courses School-Level Impact The Nature of Class Interaction Virtual Conferences Linda Harasim: Studying the Effects of Online Interaction 5 Online Learning Learning to Learn The Social Milieu Engagement Theory Netiquette Computer Literacy Special Needs Gender Equity Norman Coombs: Adaptive Technology for Online Interaction 6 Online Teaching Interactivity and Participation Feedback Workload Moderating and Facilitating Effectiveness Faculty Collaboration Student Evaluation Betty Collis: A World Perspective on Telelearning 7 Design and Development of Online Courses Development Methodology Form and Function The Team Approach Course Documents Integrating Online and On-Campus Activities Authoring Courses Course Quality Judi Harris: Telementoring 8 Organizations and Networking Physical Facilities and Support Staff Patterns of Study and Work Power Relationships Cooperation and Competition Al Rogers: Linking Kids Around the World 9 Policy Ownership Quality Control Student/Faculty Workloads Accreditation and Certification Acceptable Use Jason Ohler: Exploring the Electronic Frontier 10 Education in the Information Age Access: The Haves and Have-Nots Technology: Good or Evil Privacy Cost/Benefits Virtual Schools Organizations that Shape Online Education Resistance to Change Curtis Bonk: Electronic Collaboration 11 When the Electrons Hit the Screen Putting Together an Online Course Getting Connected Finding Money and Resources Selecting Software Troubleshooting What to do Next Mariano Bernardez: Online Professional Development 12 Future Directions Ubiquitous Computing Intelligent Software Merging of Television, Telecommunications, and Computing Virtual Environments, Speech Processing Automated Language Translation Knowledge Management Paul Levinson: Information Technology Visionary 13 Sources Of Further Information Journals/Magazines Conference/Workshop Proceedings Associations Database Report Collections Research Centers Networks References Appendix: Case Studies Glossary Index
TL;DR: The result indicated that students in the experimental group outperformed those in the control group, and a positive overall perception of using GeoGebra in learning about circles was indicated.
Abstract: The use of technology in the pedagogical process is growing at a phenomenal rate due to the vast availability of gadgets. As a result, educationists see the urgent need for integrating technology in students’ mathematical activities. Therefore, the purpose of this quasi experimental study was to investigate students’ understanding in learning circles using GeoGebra. Fifty-three Year 9 (Form 3) students from two intact classes participated in this study with one class assigned as the experimental group and the other as the control. Findings of this study showed a significant difference existed in the mean scores between these two groups. The result indicated that students in the experimental group outperformed those in the control group. In addition, a survey instrument was used to elicit students' perception on the use of GeoGebra. Analysis of the questionnaire responses indicated a positive overall perception of using GeoGebra in learning about circles.
TL;DR: Costa et al. as mentioned in this paper introduced the Guided experience model to guide the development of a learner's ability to recognize and master essential patterns in complex experience, including the ability to identify and recognize essential patterns.
Abstract: Foreword by Arthur L. Costa Preface About the Authors 1. Getting Started Part I: Relaxed Alertness 2. Introduction to Relaxed Alertness 3. The Development of Competence and Confidence Accompanied by Meaning or Purpose 4. How the Social Environment Contributes to Relaxed Alertness 5. How Meaning Contributes to a State of Relaxed Alertness 6. Emotions and Patterning Part II: Orchestrated Immersion in Complex Experience 7. Introduction to Immersion in Complex Experience 8. Seeing the Parts and Experiencing Wholeness 9. Engaging the Physiology in Learning 10. Engage the Learner's Capacity to Recognize and Master Essential Patterns 11. Engaging and Assessing Developmental Steps and Shifts in Learning Part III: Active Processing 12. Introduction to Active Processing: The Art of Digesting Experience and Consolidating Learning 13. How to Capitalize on Different Aspects of Memory 14. Powerful Learning Requires the Integration of Attention and Context 15. Including the Conscious and Unconscious in Learning 16. Teaching to Unique Students. Resource A: The Brain/Mind Principles Wheel Resource B: The Brain/Mind Capacities Wheel Resource C: How to Develop Learning Circles Resource D: Guided Experiences Presentation Cycle Resource E: Guidelines for the Guided Experiences Model Resource F: Global Experience Design Wheel References Index
TL;DR: This study examined how 21 people experienced workplace bullying in a rural and small city context and explored strategies for stopping workplace abuse.
Abstract: Employed people spend most of their waking hours in workplaces, but sometimes workplaces are made unbearable by bullying. This study examined how 21 people experienced workplace bullying in a rural and small city context and explored strategies for stopping workplace abuse. The research method of the learning circle was used because of its potential to reduce the isolation typically experienced by targets of workplace bullying, and its potential for peer dialogue and learning. This paper focuses on signs and experiences of workplace bullying, a phenomenon which produces both physical and emotional symptoms and often requires counseling.