Teaching and Learning at a Distance: Foundations of Distance Education (4th Edition) | 
| Authors: Michael Simonson, Sharon E. Smaldino, Michael Albright, Susan Zvacek
Publisher: Prentice Hall
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Media: Paperback
Edition: 4
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Pages: 416
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ISBN: 0135137764
Dewey Decimal Number: 371.35
EAN: 9780135137765
ASIN: 0135137764
Publication Date: April 4, 2008
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Book Description
This book was written because of the recent growth in distance education and the anytime, anyplace teaching and learning trends that accompany it. Using a student-centered approach, it equips teachers and trainers with the basic information they will need to become effective navigators in distance education. The “foundations” portion of the book is designed to provide a conceptual, theoretical foundation. The “applications portion of the book provides practical skills and information, along with numerous opportunities for hands-on experience. For educators and administrators.
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 Solid foundation in distance learning July 9, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
The book is very appropriate for a text in a distance learning class. It covers a wide range of topics - definitions, history, instructional design, student characteristics, student assessment, program evaluation, and copyright. Chapters include a summary and self-assessment questions. The book has an academic slant, which gives students a foundation in theory and research. This also means some do not find it an easy read. The book does not have much depth on the instructional technologies themselves.
 Review of Teaching and Learning at a Distance August 31, 2005
7 out of 10 found this review helpful
This is an excellent book. The authors know their business. The writing is clear and easy to follow. I particularly like the pratical information provided by the authors and their examples. There is also a chapter on copyright and applications. The book covers a brief history of Distance Ed which shows how this educational platform has grown.
I particularly like the fact that this book is both easy to read and interesting.
A good introduction August 29, 2005
6 out of 8 found this review helpful
I use this book as my text in The Foundations of Distance Education and Training course I teach at the University of Phoenix. It has recently been updated and in the past 4 years of teaching this class, not a single student has complained about the book (somewhat unusual).
Distance Education Fieldbook May 19, 2003
19 out of 20 found this review helpful
Of great value to students, educators, managers as well as developers of the technology and learning interaction channels.Thorough, sparsely illustrated chapters span:
- foundations and history, including correspondence
- research & distance education
- technologies- taxonomy, live video, classrooms
- copyright
- instructional design- process, planning, issues, models
- student- leaner responsibilities
- teaching- role, policy
- handouts, study guides, visuals
- WWW
- assessment tools (of students)
- evaluating teaching success Overall, a complete and vendor-neutral, balanced view of the field. Perhaps of greatest use to students contemplating signing up for a course and their future professors. Check analysts like Gartner, IDC and others for the business & market dynamic aspects surrounding the actual learning interaction.
Great introduction to Distance Education April 19, 2000
10 out of 46 found this review helpful
This book is a great way to learn about the field of distance education, which is quickly becoming an important educational tool for schools today.
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