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Darby, Flower,

Small teaching online : applying learning science in online classes / - xxxiii, 252 pages ; 25 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Part I: Designing for learning -- Surfacing backward design -- Guiding learning through engagement -- Using media and technology tools -- Part II: Teaching humans -- Building community -- Giving feedback -- Fostering student persistence and success -- Part III: Motivating online students (and instructors) -- Creating autonomy -- Making connections -- Developing as an online instructor -- Conclusion: finding inspiration.

The concept of small teaching is simple: small and strategic changes have enormous power to improve student learning. Instructors face unique and specific challenges when teaching an online course. Offering small teaching strategies that will positively impact the online classroom, this title outlines practical and feasible applications of theoretical principles to help your online students learn. It includes current best practices around educational technologies, strategies to build community and collaboration, and minor changes you can make in your online teaching practice, small but impactful adjustments that result in significant learning gains.

ISBN: 9781119619093: £22.99

Standard No.: 300568978

Source: 9781119544913 Wiley 4B2B2775-D97D-464D-9DCE-BAD5B69F70F9 OverDrive, Inc. http://www.overdrive.com

LCCN: 2019981352

Nat. Bib. No.: GBB9A7034 bnb

Nat. Bib. Agency Control No.: 019425606 Uk

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Computer-assisted instruction.
Science--Study and teaching
Learning, Psychology of.
Internet in education.
Motivation in education.

Dewey Class. No.: 371.334 / DAR