Learning Theory and Online Technologies 2nd Edition by Linda Harasim, ISBN-13: 978-1138860001

Learning Theory and Online Technologies 2nd Edition by Linda Harasim, ISBN-13: 978-1138860001

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• Publisher: ‎ Routledge; 2nd edition (May 16, 2017)
• Language: ‎ English
• 204 pages
• ISBN-10: ‎ 9781138860001
• ISBN-13: ‎ 978-1138860001

Learning Theory and Online Technologies offers a powerful overview of the current state of online learning, the foundations of its historical roots and growth, and a framework for distinguishing between the major approaches to online learning. It addresses pedagogy (how to design an effective online environment for learning), evaluation (how to know that students are learning), and history (how past research can guide successful online teaching and learning outcomes).

Table of Contents:

Cover
Halftitle
Title
Copyright
Table of Contents
List of Illustrations
1. Introduction to Learning Theory and Technology
Introduction to Learning Theory in the Knowledge Age
What Is Learning Theory?
Learning Theories of the 20th Century
Learning Theories for the 21st Century
Summary
2. Historical Overview of Learning and Technology
Introduction
Steps in Human Development: Learning and Technology
Arpanet and Internet: Meeting of Minds
The Web
Historical Overview of Online Learning
Summary
3. Behaviorist Learning Theory
Context of Behaviorist Theory
Behaviorist Learning Theory
Behaviorist Learning Pedagogy
Behaviorist Learning Technology
Summary
4. Cognitivist Learning Theory
Context of Cognitivism
Cognitivist Learning Theory
Cognitivist Learning Pedagogy
Cognitivist Learning Technology
Summary
5. Constructivist Learning Theory
Context of Constructivism
Constructivist Learning Theory
Constructivist Learning Pedagogy
Constructivist Learning Technology
Summary
6. Connectivism as an Online Learning Theory
Context of Connectivism and Learning Networks
Connectivism as a Learning Theory and Major Thinkers
Connectivist Learning Pedagogy: The MOOC
Connectivist Learning Technologies: The Role of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
Summary
7. Collaborativist (aka Online Collaborative Learning) Theory
Introduction
The Challenge and Opportunities for Online Teaching and Learning Today
Context of Collaborativism or Online Collaborative Learning (OCL)
The History and Roots of Collaborativism or Online Collaborative Learning (OCL)
Definitions of Online Learning
Collaborativism aka Online Collaborative Learning Theory
Collaborativist Pedagogy
Collaborativist Technology
Augmented Human Intelligence (AHI) Versus Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Collaborativism and Augmented Human Intelligence (AHI)
A Call to Action for Educators
Summary
8. Collaborativist (aka Online Collaborative Learning or OCL) Pedagogies in Practice
Introduction
Living the Online Student Life
Collaborativist Pedagogical Scenarios: Four Students and Online Study
Summary
9. Collaborativist Scenarios: Online Communities of Practice
Context of Communities of Practice (CoP)
Definitions of Key Terms
What is an Online Community of Practice?
Exemplars: How Do OCoPs Function?
Toward an Analytical Framework for OCoPs
Summary
10. Conclusions: In Retrospect and In Prospect
In Retrospect
In Prospect
References
Index

Linda Harasim is Professor in the School of Communication at Simon Fraser University, Canada.

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