Teaching Online is a practical, concise guide for instructors teaching distance learning courses or instructors supplementing a traditional classroom with online elements. This pocket-sized, portable book can be used as either a course text or a professional resource.
Written by authors who have both taught online courses and trained hundreds of faculty to teach online, the text serves as a pedagogical "how-to," addressing instructors' most commonly asked questions and concerns. Its informal style reassures readers that they do not have to be technology professionals to make the transition to the world of online teaching.
New! The new edition features increased information on how to incorporate online resources into a traditional classroom setting.
New! Updates on key technology issues keep the text current. Coverage of new and emerging technologies includes new hardware, new software, new operating systems, new statistical findings on the prevalence of online courses, and updates on course management systems.
New! New and updated case studies provide more concrete examples of the various means of online instruction.
New! Coverage of small group activities includes rubrics for grading and new examples of online simulations.
New! Major revisions to Chapter 14--"Where Do We Go From Here?"--explore the general trends for the future of teaching online.
New! End-of-chapter resources and web links have been updated.
New! The text's companion web site now contains an interactive glossary, more cases and examples, and web links.
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0
Interesting but way outdated!:
I reviewed practically every book in amazon regarding this theme, I chose this one because it had the best reviews in its kind. But when I actually got it I felt dissapointed because of a couple of things: 1. This is not a book, Its barely a manual!, It has the size of a printer manual, both in height, width and number of pages. When I pay more than 40 bucks plus shipping the least I expect is a serious book.
2. This book was written when Netscape was still alive!, I mean at least the author... more info
Good companion reading for an instructor certification course:
Our instructor certification course is heavy on skill building. We've used both the first and second edition of the Ko and Rossen in our course in order to build in more discussion of pedagogical issues, to provide additional depth on core topics and provide more tips on course management.
Of interest to instructors of online classes:
This book is very readable. The book begins by addressing issues in preparation of an online class, including a discussion of instructor and institution resources. Also included are chapters on student preparation, student assessment and copyright.
The strength of the book, however, is in the chapters that discuss the workings of the online classroom itself. What areas should my online classroom contain? How do I go from lectures to online activities? How do I encourage participation, yet manage my... more info
Definitely 'A Practical Guide':
I've taught humanities online for quite awhile. A couple of years ago, I began searching for a single resource that, not only included the basics, but provided an additional (or possibly affirming) perspective on the use of online tools and strategies. Having, previously, purchased a number of books on distance education and online learning, I eventually decided to give Ko and Rossen a go and was pleasantly surprised. The book certainly covers the basics and I believe, for anyone just beginning in... more info
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