E-Learning
Concepts and Practice
- Bryn Holmes - Concordia University, Montréal, Canada
- John Gardner - The University of Stirling, UK
Using examples from around the world, the authors of e-Learning: Concepts and Practices provide an in-depth examination of past, present and future e-learning approaches, and explore the implications of applying e-learning in practice.
Topics include:
- educational evolution
- enriching the learning experience
- learner empowerment
- design concepts and considerations
- creation of e-communities
- communal constructivism
This book is essential reading for anyone involved in technology enhanced learning systems, whether an expert or coming new to the area. It will be of particular relevance to those involved in teaching or studying for information technology in education degrees, in training through e-learning courses and with developing e-learning resources.
Bryn Holmes is an assistant professor in Education at Concordia University, Montreal and director of an Internet company, Inishnet, which offers research and consultancy in online education.
John Gardner is a professor of education at Queen's University, Belfast and his main research areas include policy and practice in information and communications technology in education.
I ordered the book for my students this year, but found it a little bit too wide, therefore viewing the next e-learning book to see if I want to change it for next year.
I am recommending the newer e-earning book.
Useful text to support understanding for students with useful exercises to test developing skills.
A super book which you are able to dip in and dip out of. This book is ideal for any course which incorporates ICT/E-learning into the curriculum. Some interesting chapters about e-learning theories and suggestions for further research. I found it especially useful for the PGCE and BAHonours in Education programmes. Well recommended.
An excellent read related to the different types of learning approaches using technology.
A really helpful guide through the jargon, pitfalls & benefits.
This book has been written in a way that anyone new to e-learning can understand what it’s all about. The ‘boxes’ with activities and websites to view are really useful – they help bring the concepts to life and put theory into practice. The text is a decent size and there is plenty of white space on the page which makes the reading of the chapters comfortable. The inclusion of theories is a bonus and not too off-putting. This book will be a bonus to all our trainee teachers who will be using e-learning in their practice.
Chapter 2 is helpful in communicating to students the usefulness of the intergration of e-learning within their course of study.
This is a useful supplementary text for trainees wishing to get to grips with aspects of e-learning. It is clearly written and accessible.
A good book for anyone considering the pros and cons of E-Learning. A very comprehensive book that makes you think and assess the direction of learning in the future.
