Action research has become a valued research and educational development technique -an innovative approach through which a group of participants engage in self-reflection to improve practice. Developing Innovation in Online Learning introduces action research as a method of developing e-learning modules and courses.The book covers both the theory and practice of applying action research principles to develop online learning. The material is grounded in the experiences of practitioners and features practical advice, case studies, models for implementation, a design framework and e-tutoring strategies.The four 'building blocks' of e-learning covered are:* The organisational context* The pedagogic model* The educational setting* The evaluation processThis book will be an essential resource for education managers, course developers, and educational researchers.
Author(s): Miguel Ba Nunes
Year: 2004
Language: English
Pages: 160
Book Cover......Page 1
Title......Page 4
Contents......Page 5
List of illustrations......Page 7
Series editor's foreword......Page 9
Acknowledgements......Page 11
Glossary of acronyms......Page 12
Action research in online learning......Page 14
An action research framework for online learning......Page 26
Pedagogical models......Page 49
Design and development of online learning environments......Page 67
Tutoring and delivering online learning......Page 90
Evaluation......Page 113
Action research and future practice......Page 136
Bibliography......Page 141
Appendix: NICLS module outline......Page 155
Index......Page 158
