Learning in real time
Subtitle: synchronous teaching and learning online
By: Jonathan Finkelstein.
Edition: 1st ed.
Series: Jossey-Bass guides to online teaching and learning
Publisher: Jossey-Bass, A John Wiley & Sons Imprint
Published: 2006
Place of publication: San Francisco
Language: eng
Number of pages: 157
ISBN-13: 9780787979218
Subjects: Computer-assisted instruction.; Educational technology.; Internet in education.; Distance education.; Education, Higher -- Computer-assisted instruction.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 147-150) and index.
Table of contents: title: About the author; title: Learning, live online; title: Synchronous interaction across the learning continuum; title: Needs served by synchronous interaction; title: The synchronous compact; title: Indicators for real-time online learning; title: Learner skills developed and assessed live online; title: Real-time learning as good practice; title: Contact between students and faculty; title: Cooperation among students; title: Active learning; title: Prompt feedback; title: Time on task; title: High expectations; title: Diverse talents and ways of learning; title: Tools for learning in real time; title: Text-based tools; title: Live audio and video tools; title: Content, display, and other interactive tools; title: Real-time learning venues; title: A moving target; title: Chat rooms; title: Instant messenger; title: Multi-user virtual environments; title: Virtual reference, tutoring, and help desks; title: Virtual offices and virtual meeting rooms; title: Virtual classrooms; title: Interactive webcasting; title: Webcasting or broadcasting; title: In-class online aids; title: Facilitating learning in real time; title: Be a good host; title: Inflate a bubble of concentration; title: Be a ringmaster; title: Use virtual body language; title: Rely on others: you are not alone; title: Use the synchronous dashboard; title: Be prepared and manage crises; title: Real-time online learning activities; title: Magnetic brainstorms; title: Stone soup; title: Solo fishbowls; title: Paired partners or dyads; title: Cracker barrels; title: Guest appearances and co-hosts; title: Live blogging and cclogging; title: Expeditions and virtual training labs; title: Multiple venue productions or presentations; title: Additional resources; title: Further reading and related web sites; title: Ten common misconceptions about synchronous instruction; title: Scheduling synchronous interaction; title: Buyer's guide: questions to ask when considering a synchronous tool.