E-Learning Theory and Practice

Name: E-Learning Theory and Practice
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ISBN: 9781849204712

ISBN-10: 1849204713

ISBN-13: 9781849204712

Edition: 2011

Authors: Richard Andrews, Caroline Haythornthwaite

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In E-learning Theory and Practice the authors set out different perspectives on e-learning. The book deals with the social implications of e-learning, its transformative effects, and the social and technical interplay that supports and directs e-learning.The authors present new perspectives on the subject by:- exploring the way teaching and learning are changing with the presence of the Internet and participatory media- providing a theoretical grounding in new learning practices from education, communication and information science- addressing e-learning in terms of existing learning theories, emerging online learning theories, new literacies, social networks, social worlds, community and…

Book details

List price: $26.99
Copyright year: 2011
Publisher: SAGE Publications, Limited
Publication date: 4/11/2011
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 272
Size: 6.75" wide x 9.50" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 0.990
Language: English



About the Authors


Acknowledgements


Introduction: New Learning Practices


What's New in Learning?


What is Driving New Conditions for Learning?


Chapter Contents


Looking Forward


Further Reading



The New Media


Introduction


Features of Computer-mediated Communication


Conclusion


Further Reading



Theories of Learning


Introduction


Transformation, Framing and Emergence


Challenges for Assessment


Toward E-learning Theory


Texts


Conclusion


Further Reading



Theorizing Online Learning


Introduction


Existing Theoretical Positions


Does E-learning Require a New Theory of Learning?


Three Questions Answered


Further Thoughts


Conclusion


Further Reading



New Literacies, New Discourses in E-learning


From New Literacies to New Discourses


Exploring Modes


From 'Literacy' to 'Discourse'


The Implications of a 'Discourse' View of E-learning


A Reciprocal, Co-evolutionary Model of Literacy Development and Learning


Developing a New 'Language' for E-learning


Conclusion


Further Reading



Participatory Cultures


Introduction


Technologies of Participation


Brief History of IT Development


Participatory Media


Educational Spaces: 1.0 and 2.0


Changes in Authority and Contribution


Conclusion


Further Reading



Learning Communities


Introduction


Defining and Locating Community


Why Collaboration and Community?


The Concept of Community


Creating an E-learning Community


Promoting a Community


Conclusion


Further Reading



Sociotechnical Perspectives


Introduction


Reviewing Social Processes and Technology


Managing the Social and Technical Mix in E-learning


Balancing the Social and Technical


Conclusion


Further Reading



E-learning Ecologies


Introduction


The Ecology of the E-learning Environment


Personal Ecologies


Conclusion


Further Reading



Ubiquitous Learning, Ubiquitous Learners


Introduction


Becoming a Ubiquitous E-learner


Who Is a Ubiquitous E-learner?


What Does a Ubiquitous Learner Learn?


The Ubiquitous Learner and the Economics of Attention


Conclusion


Further Reading



E-inclusion and Exclusion


Introduction


Digital Divide


Digital Spectrum


Conclusion


Further Reading



Cross-cultural Issues


Introduction


Issues Arising from Cultural Diversity


E-learning Across the Globe


Potential Problems with Cross-Cultural Approaches to E-learning


Further Reading



Researching E-learning


Introduction


Getting Started in E-learning Research


E-learning Research Dimensions


Research about and for E-learning


New Forms of Research Formats in the Digital Age


Becoming an E-Researcher


Future Research


From Research about E-learning to Research for E-learning


Conclusions


Further Reading


References


Index