Overview
Power Up serves as a textbook for students of all backgrounds who are new to online learning. It also occasionally serves as a reference book for instructors who are also novices in the area, or who need insight into the perspective of such students. The purpose of the book is to provide readers with the knowledge and practice they need to be successful online learners:o Practical, straightforward language o Focus on helping students acclimate to the online classroom faster o Key information and suggestions for succeeding as an online learner o Common relevant topics covered with an online spin, such as motivation, time management, and self-knowledge o Detailed discussion of topics of particular relevance to online learners o Application of current research and theory on learning styles and personality profiles to online learning The new edition includes timely new chapters covering hot topics like e-books, hybrid modality, and mobile and 21st century learning. First edition chapters have been expanded to reflect new developments in educational technology and to include updated research & statistics.
Full Product Details
Author: Stacey Barrett ,
Catrina Poe ,
Carrie Spagnola-Doyle
Publisher: Pearson Education (US)
Imprint: Pearson
Edition: 2nd edition
Dimensions:
Width: 21.60cm
, Height: 1.30cm
, Length: 27.60cm
Weight: 0.363kg
ISBN: 9780132788199
ISBN 10: 0132788195
Pages: 192
Publication Date: 24 January 2012
Audience:
College/higher education
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Tertiary & Higher Education
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Out of Print
Availability: Awaiting stock
Reviews
We have used this excellent text with all cohorts of the last two years, as the text is an integral part of the first course in our graduate online program. Students love that its user-friendly and practical. Instructors see this text as a powerful learning tool that is concise yet is able to be comprehensive in its coverage of critical skills and knowledge that support online student success. Dr. William Prado Associate Professor & Director, Business Program Green Mountain College
We have used this excellent text with all cohorts of the last two years, as the text is an integral part of the first course in our graduate online program. Students love that its user-friendly and practical. Instructors see this text as a powerful learning tool that is concise yet is able to be comprehensive in its coverage of critical skills and knowledge that support online student success. Dr. William Prado Associate Professor & Director, Business Program Green Mountain College
We have used this excellent text with all cohorts of the last two years, as the text is an integral part of the first course in our graduate online program. Students love that its user-friendly and practical. Instructors see this text as a powerful learning tool that is concise yet is able to be comprehensive in its coverage of critical skills and knowledge that support online student success. Dr. William PradoAssociate Professor & Director, Business ProgramGreen Mountain College
We have used this excellent text with all cohorts of the last two years, as the text is an integral part of the first course in our graduate online program. Students love that its user-friendly and practical. Instructors see this text as a powerful learning tool that is concise yet is able to be comprehensive in its coverage of critical skills and knowledge that support online student success. Dr. William Prado Associate Professor & Director, Business Program Green Mountain College
Author Information
Stacey Barrett is Director of Assessment and Evaluation for Pearson Learning Solutions. She has worked in higher education for over 15 years, specializing in the design of curriculum and assessments. Stacey holds a Masters degree in Learning and Instructional Technology. She lives in Chandler, Arizona. Catrina Poe is AVP/Academian for Pearson Education and is located in Phoenix, Arizona. She is married with four children. With over 20 years of experience in the educational industry, she has worked as an administrator as well as a faculty member. She started teaching online in the late 1990’s and has taught at over eight different schools. She holds a doctorate in business administration, and her dissertation was focused on implementing online programs at for-profit, career colleges. Carrie Spagnola-Doyle is Vice President of Curriculum and Instruction for Pearson Learning Solutions (PLS) and is located in San Tan Valley, Arizona where she lives with her husband Brian, daughter Marlie, and their dog Patches. She heads a group called PLS-CC, whose primary focus is the analysis, design, development, and evaluation of custom curriculum in all modalities. PLS-CC manages educational initiatives and creates solutions that span the higher education within the private sector, community colleges, state schools, k-12, government, associations, and corporations. She has been an approved online adjunct faculty member for University of Phoenix since 2003 and published her first book, Journal to Fulfillment in 2002. Carrie holds her Masters in Business Administration and Bachelor of Arts in Communication.
