E-learning by design

Horton, William K. (William Kendall) (Author). Wiley Online Library (Added Author).

Summary: "E-Learning by Design provides a comprehensive, detailed look at the concepts and processes of developing, creating and implementing a successful e-Learning program. Horton's practical, down-to-earth approach offers clear information and instruction without over simplifying. Readers will learn to build customized e-Learning programs from scratch, building on core principles of instructional design to:[bullet] develop meaningful activities and lessons[bullet] create and administer online tests and assessments[bullet] design learning games and simulations, and[bullet] effectively implement an individualized programThe second edition will feature chapter-by-chapter revisions and add new sections and updates that address: new delivery technologies, including social networking, mobile learning, and the use of other new mobile devices; learning from available content; repurposing content; setting and following quality Standards, a revised Catalyst Model and Examples, How We Will Learn Model and Examples, and designing for International and Multi-cultural Audiences, as well as all-new contemporary case studies, examples, and activities. New edition will also include two free online resources: a downloadable instructor's manual, and a premium content site featuring additional examples and case studies, tools and resources"--

Record details

ISBN: 9780470900024
Physical Description: print
xx, 615 pages ; 25 cm
Edition: 2nd ed.
Publisher: San Francisco, CA : Pfeiffer, c2012.

Content descriptions

General Note:

Includes index.

Formatted Contents Note:

1. Designing e-learning -- 2. Absorb-type activities -- 3. Do-type activities -- 4. Connect-type activities -- 5. Tests -- 6. Topics -- 7. Games and simulations -- 8. Social learning -- 9. Mobile learning -- 10. Design for the virtual classroom -- 11. Conclusion -- APPENDIX ESSENTIALISM -- Essential essentialism -- Set up the test -- Supervise the test -- The role of test subjects -- The role of the expert -- Role of the test conductor -- Analyze test results -- Record needed learning -- Identify the learning approach -- Infer design principles -- Make testing better -- Overcome the Hawthorne effect -- Leave the lab-coat behind -- Test a twosome -- Provide all real resources -- Reassure test subjects -- Watch the video fully -- Conduct enough tests -- Pick valid test subjects -- Recap: Master the essentials of essentialism.