The Reading Room is a collection of recommended
reading materials that support online course development and
instruction. Many of these materials provide more in-depth
information on the topics covered in the Faculty Course Design
section.
| Pallof,
R. M. & Pratt, K. (2001). Lessons from the Cyberspace
Classroom: The Realities of Online Teaching. San
Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass. |
Palloff and Pratt have written a useful reference
for faculty. Lessons from the Cyberspace Classroom
covers the online teaching process, from working
with online classroom dynamics and developing an effective
learning community to addressing the needs of the
online student.
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| Palloff,
R. M. & Pratt, K. (1999). Building Learning Communities
in Cyberspace. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass. |
Palloff and Pratt have developed a practical, hands-on
guide to help faculty create a virtual classroom environment
that will encourage students to excel and interact
with other students. This book contains case studies,
vignettes, and examples from online courses.
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| Journal
of Asynchronous Learning Networks |
| The goal of the Journal of Asynchronous
Learning Networks is to publish original works that
will help faculty and others with the best, current research
in online learning. |
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| Online
Journal of Distance Learning Administration |
| The Online Journal of Distance
Learning Administration publishes current research
and methods distance learning administration and online
instruction. |
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| The
Sloan Consortium (http://www.aln.org/index.asp) |
| The Sloan Consortium helps learning
institutions improve their quality, quantity and the scope
of their distance learning activities, programs, and courses. |
