Synopses & Reviews
Getting the Most from Online Learning is a must-have resource that helps people become better e-learners by showing them how to prepare for, participate in, and apply e-learning in all its variations. Written by the leaders in e-learning, this book is filled with practical ideas, suggestions, and information about a wide variety of topics including how to:
- Participate effectively in online learning experiences
- Contribute to and learn from discussion groups and chat rooms
- Handle e-learning peer evaluations
- Participate in online group projects
In addition, the expert authors share their personal e-learning experiences and show how they have mastered the discipline of e-learning for themselves.
"Brilliant! Getting the Most from Online Learning offers a unique and comprehensive opportunity to examine e-learning from the users perspectiveproving equally valuable to anyone contemplating either the use or creation of e-learning."
Charlie Gardner, director, e-Learning Center, Home Depot
"This book is a drivers manual for e-learners! Whether youre just learning to negotiate the sharp curves of the e-learning experience or an accomplished e-traveler, this book gives you tips to stay on course throughout your e-learning journey!"
Theresa Tommey, vice president and learning manager, Learning Strategy Group, Wachovia Corporation
"Worried about adapting to the still new world of electronic learning? This smart book enables you to understand the new technologies, such as chat rooms and discussion boards, and become a spirited self-directed learner capable and ready to leverage online technologies comfortably."
Jim (Mo) Moshinskie, accenture professor of Human Performance, Baylor University
"Practical advice and tips for e-learners in gaining the most from the e-learning experience."
Christine Trogdon, Wachovia Learning Strategy Design Group
Synopsis
This indispensable book presents a wealth of ways by which both business organizations and educational institutions can prepare learners to succeed at e-learning. Well researched, this volume is filled with useful information and helps bridge the gap between theory and practice. George Piskurich is the author of numerous books including the forthcoming "Getting the Most from Online Learning" (0-7879-6504-9) and "Rapid Instructional Design" (0-7879-4721-0).
Synopsis
Designed for anyone charged with making e-learning really work,
Preparing Learners for e-Learning presents a variety of methods business organizations and educational institutions can use to prepare their learners to become successful e-learners. This first-of-its-kind book helps trainers, designers, and educators understand the importance of enhancing self-directedness in learners as they prepare for e-learning and the various learning theories that can be used for this purpose. It then guides e-learning professionals through the process of creating interventions— specific to their own individual situations— that will assist their learners in preparing for the move to an e-learning environment.
Praise for Preparing Learners for e-Learning
"Today, this book is what e-learning practitioners have been waiting for— and it comes from authors who are really in the know."
— Larry W. Carlile, Global Professional Development
"Finally, it's here! Piskurich et al. provide us with much-needed perspectives on self-directed learning that can only improve the manner e-learning is embraced and delivered to fulfill its potential."
— Peter Beckschi, associate director, Training, Novartis Pharmaceuticals
"Preparing Learners for e-Learningis a unique and useful guide for preparing learners to enter the brave new world of e-learning?and benefit from it."
— Lynn Summers, vice president, research, Performaworks, Incorporated
"Organizations are investing tremendous amounts of resources into e-learning now yet failing to leverage these investments. If e-learners aren't adequately prepared, most e-learning will flop. This book is critical to advancing our understanding of how to prepare e-learners and belongs on the bookshelf of every online course designer, trainer, and administrator."
— Joe Willmore, Willmore Consulting Group
Synopsis
Getting the Most from Online Learningis a must-have resource that helps people, become better e-learners by showing them how to prepare for, participate in, and apply e-learning in all its variations. Written by the leaders in e-learning, this book is filled with practical ideas, suggestions, and information about a wide variety of topics including how to:
- Participate effectively in on-line learning experiences
- Contribute to and learn from discussion groups and chat rooms
- Handle e-learning peer evaluations
- Participate in online group projects
In addition, the expert authors share their personal e-learning experiences and show how they have mastered the discipline of e-learning for themselves.
About the Author
George M. Piskurich is a consultant whose areas of expertise include learning in systems design, and management development. His projects include designing e-learning and self-directed learning programs for international companies. He is the former director of training and development for REVCO, former director of training and development for Mount Sinai Medical Center, and a former professor at North Carolina State University. He is the author of numerous books including Instructional Design (Pfeiffer) and Self-Directed Learning: A Practical Guide to Design (Jossey-Bass).
Table of Contents
Introduction.
1. Preparing e-Learners for Self-Directed Learning (Huey B. Long).
2. Identifying Learners Who Are Ready for e-Learning and Supporting Their Success (Lucy M. Guglielmino and Paul J. Guglielmino).
3. Utilizing Learning Guides to Maximize e-Learning Preparedness at Motorola (Richard Durr).
4. Utilizing a Classroom Approach to Prepare Learners for e-Learning (George M. Piskurich and Janet F. Piskurich).
5. Preparation for e-Learning: A View from a Corporate Learning Leader (Rick Rabideau).
6. Organizational Best Practices for Preparing e-Learners (Jim Moshinskie).
7. Preparing and Supporting e-Learners: The Organizational Change Imperative (Ronnie Kurchner-Hawkins).
8. The Roles of the Learner and the Instructor in e-Learning (George Siemens and Stephen Yurkiw).
9. The e-Learning Instructor: Creator of Collegial Environments and Facilitator of Autonomous Learning (Paul B. Carr and Michael K. Ponton).
10. Preparing Your Learners for My e-Learning: An e-Learning Vendor’s Point of View (Terrence R. Redding).
11. From the Learner’s Perspective: The e-Learners.
About the Editor.
Index.