Applied e-learning and e-teaching in higher education

• Corporate Author: IGI Global.
• Other Authors: Donnelly, Roisin., McSweeney, Fiona.
• Format: Electronic
• Language: English
• Published: Hershey, Pa. : IGI Global (701 E. Chocolate Avenue, Hershey, Pennsylvania, 17033, USA), c2009.
• Subjects: Universities and colleges > Computer networks.; Internet in higher education.; Education, Higher > Computer-assisted instruction.; Education, Higher > Effect of technological innovations on.; Information technology.; Educational technology.; Academic development; E-learning; E-teaching; Higher education; Interprofessional education; Multimedia resources; Multi-point audio conferencing; Multi-professional teams; Online academic development; Online pre-induction courses; Online role-play; Online summative assessment lifecycle; Problem-based learning; Research methods teaching; Software engineering education; Student-centered learning; Web-based academic development
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"This book presents international practices in the development and use of applied e-Learning and e-Teaching in the classroom in order to enhance student experience, add value to teaching practices, and illuminate best practices in the area of e-Assessment. This book provides insight into e-Lear...

Table of Contents:

• 1. "Oily rag" or "winged messenger" : the role of the developer in multiprofessional teams / Sabine Little
• 2. The role of the tutor in blended e-learning : experiences from interprofessional education / Rhona Sharpe, Jillian Pawlyn
• 3. Modeling best practices in Web-based academic development / Diana K. Kelly
• 4. A reflection on teachers' experience as e-learners / Tony Cunningham, Claire McDonnell, Barry McIntyre, Theresa McKenna
• 5. Opening online academic development programmes to international perspectives and dialogue / Catherine Manathunga, Roisin Donnelly
• 6. Embedding e-learning in further education / Louise Jakobsen
• 7. Access and accessibility in e-learning / Catherine Matheson, David Matheson
• 8. E-learning for all? : maximizing the impact of multimedia resources for learners with disabilities / Morag Munro, Barry McMullin
• 9. Enhancing students' transition to university through online preinduction courses / Ursula Wingate
• 10. A methodology for integrating information technology in software engineering education / Pankaj Kamthan
• 11. Using technology in research methods teaching / Gordon Joyes, Sheena Banks
• 12. Instructional design for class-based and computer-mediated learning : creating the right blend for student-centered learning / Richard Walker, Walter Baets
• 13. Online communities of inquiry in higher education / Ann Donohoe, Tim McMahon, Geraldine O'Neill
• 14. Using multipoint audio-conferencing with teaching students : balancing technological potential with practical challenges / Nick Pratt
• 15. The alliance of problem-based learning, technology, and leadership / Timo Portimojärvi, Pirjo Vuoskoski
• 16. The use of online role play in preparing for assessment / Stephen Millard
• 17. Mastering the online summative assessment life cycle / Simon Wilkinson, Heather Rai.