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Blending E-Learning
Philip J.-L. Westfall,
Ph.D., Senior Vice President, United States Distance Learning Association
"Blending E-Learning is a 'must have' resource... this
primer should greatly reduce the risk and fear of 'jumping in'."
Clark Aldrich, Former
GartnerGroup E-learning Analyst
"This book is a perfect first read for anyone designing and
executing an e-learning strategy."
Nina Nicolatseas,
Customer Education Program Manager, Freddie Mac
"This book gives a lot of very useful information that can be
applied now or applied later as needed."
The objective of this book is not to confuse the issues surrounding the technologies associated with e-learning, for there are enough excellent, but often fragmented pieces of information, swirling around that you may feel like you are hanging on to the tail of a tornado with greased hands. There does not seem to be any time to catch your breath to keep up with the constantly changing developments and opportunities on the e-learning landscape and horizon.
This book is about and creating your own carefully prepared and selected mix of learning technology applications. The book's companion CD illuminates two case study examples. These case studies demonstrate how world-class organizations created blended approaches based on training needs and requirements. Using the CD that accompanies this book, you will see the actual blended e-learning experience as seen through the eyes of the learner. Seeing is believing, as the saying goes! What the CD does is show you how the blend of methods, media, and delivery provides a just-in-time, interesting, informational, educational and enjoyable learning experience for the learner. You will be able to read the case studies from IBM and Intellinex Corporation, and then use the CD to bring the text-based learning descriptions of their blended approach and see the actual student materials, demonstrated right on your own desktop.
Coming in 2009, Karen's new book is called "The Learning Advantage" by ASTD.
For
the Second Year
The
“Best of the Best” in Distance
Learning
All
in One Convenient, Time-Saving Resource
Don’t
subscribe to a dozen journals and spend hours hunting for the best
articles to stay current in the rapidly changing field of distance
learning. Find everything you
need to know in one comprehensive guide and review of the state of
distance learning with The 2001/2002
ASTD Distance Learning Yearbook.
This single reference allows trainers and HR professionals to
easily stay abreast of the dramatic changes taking place in the distance
learning field. After great success with the first annual edition (2000/2001),
ASTD, once again brings together “the best of the best” articles and
information, summarizing the state of distance learning and future trends
from leading publications like The Journal of Distance Learning, Training
Magazine, The Multimedia Training Newsletter, and more.
The
Yearbook is designed to help you
understand the problems, approaches, successes, failures, and distance
learning “lessons learned” from training professionals and leading
experts in the field of technology. Features:
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The best predictions by respected distance learning leaders to help you make more meaningful planning decisions for yourself and your organization
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Thought-provoking concerns and lessons learned from both corporate, government, and university organizations to help you develop a meaningful and effective distance learning proposal
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Case studies from well-known universities, corporations, and government agencies provide an opportunity to see not only how others have implemented distance learning but also what they have learned along the way
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A directory and guide to all the major periodicals, books, conferences, associations, and annotated directory of web-based distance learning resources
The
2001/2002 ASTD Distance Learning Yearbook
is a timely reference book for training professionals who don’t want to
miss any important developments in distance learning.
Table of Contents
Part
One:
The State of Distance Learning
Part Two:
Technology Overview: E-Learning Leads the Way
Part Three:
State of the Art Corporate Distance Learning
Part Four:
State of the Art Distance Learning in Government
Part Five:
State of the Art Distance Learning in Higher Education
Part Six:
Instructional Design for Distance Learning
Part Seven:
Teaching Strategies for Distance Learning
Part Eight:
Evaluating Program Success
Part Nine:
Distance Learning Case Studies
Part
Ten:
Benchmarks for Successful DL Programs
Distance learning: A Step-by-Step Guide for Trainers
Mantyla, Karen; Gividen,
Richard J.
Provides a guideline for delivering training using specific distance
learning technologies such as teleconferencing, computer conferencing,
interactive satellite television, and CBT. Walks you through the process
of strategic planning, equipment installation, instructional design
considerations, training the trainers, remote site coordination, course
evaluation, and learner support. Provides help with justifying the need
for Distance Learning. Includes a glossary, appendices of distance learning
equipment and vendors, organizations that use distance learning, and
reference sources including books, journals, WWW sites, trade shows
and conferences. 1997
Interactive Distance Learning Exercises that Really Work!
"Finally, a book on distance
learning that scores a direct hit! Firmly grounded in practical
application, Karen Mantyla has done an excellent job and herculean effort
on addressing the pertinent issues of interactivity in a distance learning
environment. A must read!"
Dr. Jolly Holden, Chief Learning Strategist, Spacenet,
Inc