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OverviewFull Product DetailsAuthor: Leslie Bowman , Michael J. Tighe, Jr. , Sara Bender , Thomas E. EscottPublisher: Bloomsbury Publishing Plc Imprint: Rowman & Littlefield Education Dimensions: Width: 16.20cm , Height: 1.60cm , Length: 24.10cm Weight: 0.395kg ISBN: 9781607097471ISBN 10: 1607097478 Pages: 116 Publication Date: 16 August 2010 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Primary & secondary/elementary & high school , College/higher education , Professional & Vocational , Secondary Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print ![]() This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsChapter 1 Introduction Chapter 2 How Does it Work? Chapter 3 Can I Do This? Chapter 4 What Do I Do First Chapter 5 Study Habits Chapter 6 Communication in the Classroom Chapter 7 Online Classroom Structure Chapter 8 Learning Activities and Assignments Chapter 9 Writing: Research and Plagiarism Chapter 10 Writing Assignments Chapter 11 Common Mistakes to Avoid Chapter 12 What Kind of Student Do You Want To Be? Chapter 13 Maintaining MomentumReviewsOnline education programs at the high school, undergraduate, and graduate levels represent one of the fastest growing trends in education today. However, online classes are completely different from any other educational endeavor and require a new set of skills. Bowman, who currently teaches online undergraduate and graduate courses, and her fellow contributors provide an excellent down-to-earth guide for anyone who is thinking about or participating in an online education program. This well-written and understandable book covers some theories of learning styles but focuses on the nuts-and-bolts skills needed to be successful. Each chapter explores a particular aspect of learning online and gives practical advice about how to participate successfully in an online learning environment. Verdict: Bowman and the other contributors have several years' experience helping students learn online, and their perspectives make this a practical and helpful guide to a prevalent and growing practice. Author InformationLeslie Bowman is a career educator whose experience includes teaching in elementary school and college, instructional design in Homeland Security and Educational Technology online programs, and training new online faculty. She currently teaches online undergraduate and graduate courses in English, Writing, Communications, Educational Technology, and Criminal Justice. Her published works include articles about distance learning, online teaching, technology, school safety, a book about personal safety, and a nonfiction historical novel. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |