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Author:   Cassandra Smith (Ashford University, USA)
Publisher:   Woodhead Publishing Ltd
Imprint:   Chandos Publishing (Oxford) Ltd
Volume:   7
Dimensions:   Width: 15.60cm , Height: 1.10cm , Length: 23.40cm
Weight:   0.360kg
ISBN:  

9781843346890

ISBN 10:   1843346893
Pages:   198
Publication Date:   25 May 2012
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand  
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Table of Contents

Dedication List of figures Acknowledgements About the author Introduction to ethical behaviour in the e-classroom Course design Objectives Format Chapter 1: Assessing behaviour Abstract: Ethics definition What does “good behaviour” mean? Ethics and e-classes Planning Carrying out Evaluating How does self-directed learning relate to ethics? Code of ethics Summary Chapter 2: Ethical theories and e-learning Abstract: Ethical theories Ethical theories and e-learning Ethical theories and moral character Summary Chapter 3: Processing thoughts: critical thinking Abstract: Critical thinking defined Critical thinking in e-learning Identifying and challenging assumptions Critical thinking and posing questions How do inferences and assumptions factor in critical thinking? Summary Chapter 4: Rules of conduct: plagiarism Abstract: Plagiarism defined Plagiarism in e-learning Citing sources Summary Chapter 5: Moral dilemmas online Abstract: Moral dilemmas Self-efficacy Students’ unpreparedness issues Online excuses Summary Chapter 6: Transformative language: communication in e-learning Abstract: Transformative language Transforming language Online tone Ethical dilemmas in communication Conflict resolution Personality types Summary Chapter 7: Ethics boards: discussion responses Abstract: Discussion interaction Discussion question basic format Bloom’s cognitive taxonomy Summary Chapter 8: Adhering to principles: researching Abstract: Research How to research How to write Grammar tips Written assignments – essays Reza Alice Sherman Discussion nightmares! What role does technology play? by McBride and Smith (April 2009) Summary Chapter 9: Critical thinking Abstract: Critical thinking and unethical decisions Case one Critical thinking and time management Critical thinking and discussions Critical thinking and essay development Critical thinking and ethics Internal factors External factors Summary Chapter 10: Ethical expectations: students Abstract: Ethical expectations Learning with a purpose Commitment to class Ethical disposition Motivation Tips for being a successful online student Summary Closing remarks References Index

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Armed with this content, any online learner will gain a strong foundation for behaving ethically. This educational and instructive work will help us move on morally in e-classroom and other emerging learning environments., Online Information Review

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Cassandra J. Smith works in distance education. She has been writing for more than 10 years, and has written online courses, web-based training materials, and worked as a news producer for an affiliate of a major US television network. In 2008 Cassandra wrote a facilitator’s guide for online instructors, Who Let this Disaster in My Classroom.

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