New titles on e-learning

Here are some new titles on the subject of e-learning which may be of interest to you:

 

Beyond the language classroom.
Benson, Phil. Reinders, Hayo.
2011 | Palgrave Macmillan | book | hbk. | 9780230272439 | AUD $120.00 inc GST, AUD $111.95 ex GST
Language teachers and learners now live, work and study under very different conditions to those that prevailed in the past. This is an exploration of new aspects of language learning outside of the formal language classroom setting. Source: DA (dadirect.com)

http://us.macmillan.com/beyondthelanguageclassroom

 

Combining E-Learning and M-Learning : New Applications of Blended Educational Resources.

Parsons, David.
2011 | IGI Global | book | hbk. | 9781609604813 | AUD $210.95 inc GST, AUD $193.10 ex GST
This volume draws together all the articles published by the International Journal of Mobile and Blended Learning in its first year of publication (2009). When compared with traditional classroom learning, mobile learning (m-learning) has the dist… [more] Source: DA (dadirect.com)

 

Designing mLearning : Tapping into the Mobile Revolution for Organizational Performance
Quinn, Clark N.
2011 | EBL – LIBRARY ORDERS ONLY | ebook | 9780470945926 | AUD $62.26 inc GST, AUD $56.80 ex GST
This book presents principles for designing and implementing mobile learning solutions. Based upon previous mobile writing and thinking, this invaluable resource captures the resulting integrated approach and provides guidance for mobile learning reg… [more] Source: DA (dadirect.com)

 

Digital education : opportunities for social collaboration.
Thomas, Michael.
2011 | Palgrave Macmillan | book | hbk. | 9780230111585 | AUD $150.00 inc GST, AUD $140.74 ex GST
A collection of content-based chapters and case studies examining the pedagogical potential and realities of digital literacies in education. The book aims to examine a number of foundational aspects of Web 2.0 technologies and social media applicati… [more] Source: DA (dadirect.com)

 

Distance education.
MacTeer, Claudia F.
2011 | Nova Science Publishers Inc | book | hbk. | 9781617288586 | AUD $161.95 inc GST, AUD $149.15 ex GST
Distance education, or distance learning, is a field of education that focuses on the pedagogy, technology, and instructional system designs that aim to deliver education to students who are not physically “on site” in a traditional classroom or camp… [more] Source: DA (dadirect.com)

 

E-learning theory and practice.
Andrews, Richard. Haythornthwaite, Caroline.
2011 | Sage Publications Ltd UK | book | hbk. | 9781849204705 | AUD $171.95 inc GST, AUD $160.68 ex GST
In E-learning Theory and Practice the authors set out different perspectives on e-learning. The book deals with the social implications of e-learning, its transformative effects, and the social and technical interplay that supports and directs e-lear… [more] Source: DA (dadirect.com)

 

Education and Technology : Key Issues and Debates
Selwyn, Neil
2011 | EBL – LIBRARY ORDERS ONLY | ebook | 9781441108890 | AUD $156.95 inc GST, AUD $143.06 ex GST
Digital technology lies at the heart of contemporary education provision. This book considers the key issues in the field and addresses some fundamental but often unvoiced questions about the ever-growing use of technologies in education. It focuses … [more] Source: DA (dadirect.com)

 

Engaging the online learner : activities and resources for creative instruction.
Conrad, Rita-Marie. Donaldson, J. Ana.
2011 | John Wiley & Sons Ltd | book | pbk. | 9781118018194 | AUD $46.95 inc GST, AUD $43.89 ex GST
This is a revision of the first title in Jossey-Bass’ Online Teaching & Learning series. This series helps higher education professionals improve the practice of online teaching and learning by providing concise, practical resources focused on partic… [more] Source: DA (dadirect.com)

 

How to design and evaluate research in education.
Fraenkel. Wallen.
2011 | McGraw Hill Publishing Co UK | book | hbk. | 9780078097850 | AUD $90.99 inc GST, AUD $76.34 ex GST
How to Design and Evaluate Research in Education provides a comprehensive introduction to educational research. The text covers the most widely used research methodologies and discusses each step in the research process in detail. Step-by-step analys… [more] Source: DA (dadirect.com)

 

Innovation and creativity in elt methodology.
Cirocki, Andrzej. Widodo, Handoyo Puji.
2011 | Nova Science Publishers Inc | book | hbk. | 9781613242919 | AUD $140.00 inc GST, AUD $126.11 ex GST
Innovation and Creativity in ELT Methodology comprises a collection of pedagogical articles, giving language teachers a fascinating insight into the way different teaching approaches, methods, procedures and techniques can be explored in the language… [more] Source: DA (dadirect.com)

 

Inspiring academics : learning with the world’s great university teachers.
Hay, Iain.
2011 | McGraw Hill Publishing Co UK | book | hbk. | 9780335237418 | AUD $65.00 inc GST, AUD $54.53 ex GST
Inspiring Academics draws on the experience and expertise of award-winning university teachers to help identify the approaches and strategies that lead to exemplary teaching practice. It is structured around five core themes: inspiring teaching, deve… [more] Source: DA (dadirect.com)

 

Key Issues in e-Learning : Research and Practice
Pachler, Norbert Daly, Caroline
2011 | EBL – LIBRARY ORDERS ONLY | ebook | 9781441145246 | AUD $181.13 inc GST, AUD $165.26 ex GST
This book offers education practitioners insights that will enable them to improve their professional practices in relation to the conceptualisation, design, implementation, assessment and evaluation of approaches to e-learning. The authors pay atten… [more] Source: DA (dadirect.com)

 

Managing technology in higher education : strategies for transforming teaching and learning.
2011 | John Wiley & Sons Ltd | book | hbk. | 9780470584729 | AUD $30.99 inc GST, AUD $26.00 ex GST
Universities continue to struggle in their efforts to fully integrate information and communications technology within their activities. Based on examination of current practices in technology integration at 25 universities worldwide, this book argue… [more] Source: DA (dadirect.com)

New book: Handbook of research on e-learning methodologies for language acquisition

Fisher Library has a new book in its collection, titled Handbook of research on e-learning methodologies for language acquisition / Rita de Cássia Veiga Marriott, Patricia Lupion Torres [editors].

Editor Karimi (information sciences, U. of Pittsburgh) has assembled this collection of research articles on the field of geoinformatics that reveals new advances in computer modelling, geoprocessing and geographic information systems (GIS). Expert contributors from the fields of environmental informatics, software design and high performance computing offer students and researchers a detailed survey of such geoinformatics topics as spatial databases, mapping and visualization, analysis and ontologies, distributed geoprocessing and location- based services. Selected readings are also included on the GeoCache software architecture and the semantic interoperability of geospatial services. Annotation ©2009 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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Books on eLearning (available from Fisher Library)

Some current titles of interest:

Students’ experiences of e-learning in higher education : the ecology of sustainable innovation.
Ellis, Robert.
New York ; London : Routledge, 2010.

Applied e-learning and e-teaching in higher education
Hershey, PA : Information Science Reference, c2009.

Evaluation in distance education and e-learning : the unfolding model
Ruhe, Valerie.
New York : Guilford Press, c2009.

Forthcoming Book: Teaching and Learning with Technology: Beyond Constructivism

Stewart, Concetta M. and Schifter, Catherine C. and Selverian, Melissa E. Markaridian, (eds.) Teaching and Learning with Technology : Beyond Constructivism. Routledge (Taylor & Francis Group), London, UK. (In Press)

Description:

Today, new media is both augmenting and extending the traditional classroom with a variety of technology-based tools available to both students and faculty, and has created new virtual classrooms for anywhere, anytime availability to education. Despite the enormous potential for technology to support the educational enterprise in this emerging creative economy, technologies are still not yet fully integrated in the classroom and their association with educational outcomes is as-yet unclear. This book profiles scholarly work from around the world to examine closely the effectiveness of the newest media in education at bridging the gaps among and between teachers, students and subject matter at all levels, from K-12 through adult education. These pieces are theory-based investigations with implications for future research, theory and application. Contributors examine how the fields of education and new media have evolved and are continuing to evolve pedagogically and practically, from predominantly instructivist, with a passive, one-way teaching format; to constructivist, including teacher- and learner-controlled, sensorially immersive and socially interactive exchanges. This book will be of interest to students and faculty in the areas of new media in education, including distance learning, online learning and virtual learning.

E-learning and social networking handbook : resources for higher education

Fisher Library has acquired a new book on eLearning. The details are below:

E-learning and social networking handbook : resources for higher education / Robin Mason, Frank Rennie.

Student engagement with digital learning resources and online social networking are strong forces in education today. How can these resources best be utilized by educators and course designers in higher education? This book aims to provide the reader with enough background information to appreciate the value of social networking especially for distributed education. Through highlighting the most relevant, interesting and challenging aspects of e-learning the book provides practical advice for using social networking tools in course design.

Contents: Social networking as an educational tool — Design for a distributed environment — Selecting the media palette — The tools in practice — Constraints on course design — Evaluating course design and understanding its implications.

Economics of distance and online learning : theory, practice, and research

Fisher Library has acquired a new book on eLearning. The details are below:

Economics of distance and online learning : theory, practice, and research / William J. Bramble and Santosh Panda, editors

“This book provides a comprehensive overview of the organizational models of distance and online learning from an international perspective and from the point of view of economic planning, costing and management decision-making. The book points to directions for further research and development in this area, and will promote further understanding and critical reflection on the part of administrators, practitioners and researchers of distance education and training. The experiences and perspectives in distance education in the United States are balanced with those in other areas of the world.”–BOOK JACKET.

Blended Learning: Tools for Teaching and Training

A book by Barbara Allan aimed primarily at librarians involved in education and training. The book has been reviewed by Brian Whalley.

Advances in e-learning: experiences and methodologies

by Francisco J. Garcia Penalvo (2008 – 397 pages)

“This book explores the technical, pedagogical, methodological, tutorial, legal, and emotional aspects of e-learning, considering and analyzing its different application contexts, and providing researchers and practitioners with an innovative view of e-learning as a lifelong learning tool for scholars in both academic and professional spheres”– Provided by publisher.

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Education for a digital world: advice, guidelines, and effective practice from around the globe

Co-published by BCcampus and Commonwealth of Learning, 2008

“Education for a Digital World contains a comprehensive collection of proven strategies and tools for effective online teaching, based on the principles of learning as a social process. It offers practical, contemporary guidance to support e-learning decision-making, instructional choices, as well as program and course planning, and development.

Practical advice, real-life examples, case studies, and useful resources supply in-depth perspectives about structuring and fostering socially engaging learning in an online environment. A plethora of e-learning topics provide insights, ideas, and usable tools. Tips and evidence-based theory guide administrators, program and course developers, project teams, and teachers through the development of online learning opportunities.” — provided by publisher.

Click here to access the eBook.

Book: Challenging E-learning in the University: a Literacies Perspective

Goodfellow, Robin and Lea, Mary (2007) Challenging E-Learning in the University: a Literacies Perspective. McGraw Hill, Society for Research into Higher Education, Open University Press, Maidenhead & New York. ISBN 0-335-22087-8 & 978-0-335-22087-8

Abstract
This book examines some of the underlying principles and approaches which underpin e-learning in today’s higher education. It takes a critical lens to both policy and practice at the micro and macro level, exploring how e-learning and its association with broader agendas concerning teaching and learning in higher education is reconfiguring what counts as learning in today’s university. This provides a backdrop for challenging some of the more dominant approaches in the field of e-learning and presenting a unique perspective drawn from studies of language, literacies and learning. In so doing, the volume raises questions about the ways in which theories of social constructivism, collaborative learning and learning communities have tended to take centre stage in the field. It suggests that this has resulted in very little attention to the production and negotiation of the specific and contextualised texts and practices which are central to these learning environments. Through single and joint-authored contributions the authors develop a case for locating the concept of e-learning within a language and literacies based account of teaching and learning which foregrounds the social practices of the university, its literacies and discourses, and the ways in which these interplay with technologies. The authors contrast their approach, which pays attention to the broader institutional context of learning, with those which focus only on the individual learner’s engagement with the technologies. The book explicates the principles being explored through detailed case studies which are designed to help practitioners think through how they might be able to adopt such an approach in their own work. It also looks forward to how the literacies perspective that is being proposed will be particularly appropriate in the light of developments in the use of social media for learning.