Learning and Teaching with Technology

Increased use of electronic libraries, multimedia courseware and computer-mediated communication is giving rise to an entirely new educational experience, prompting educators to assess the potential for improved and enriched learning and teaching models. This new book explores the creative opportunities offered by ICT, and provides an authoritative, rigorous survey of the ways in which ICT is currently transforming core teaching functions, including: *subject matter representation *activating learning and the engagement of students *supporting interaction and socialization *assessing learning outcomes *providing feedback to students. Written by leading experts in the field, this text draws on the experiences of practitioners at the forefront of ICT developments, making this essential reading for all educational professionals who recognize the new opportunities afforded by this changed environment. Suitable for those who are open and flexible learning specialists, educational technologists or educational developers in either a conventional or an e-learning environment.

Dr Som Naidu is Associate Professor and Head of Research and Evaluation in the Department of Teaching, Learning and Research Support at the University of Melbourne, Australia. A respected figure in the field of open, flexible and distance education, he is an award-winning researcher and practitioner in online teaching and learning who has been published widely. His work has won awards from the International Society for Performance Improvement and the Open and Distance Learning Association of Australia. He is editor of the T&F journal Distance Education.

Introduction Part I Content Representation 1 Model facilitated learning 2 Implicit theories of learning and change: their role in the development of e-learning environments for higher education 3 Designing graphical, interactive simulations to model scientific problem solving 4 Optimising domain knowledge representation with multimedia objects Part II Activation of Learning 5 Using interactive video-based multimedia to scaffold learning in teacher education 6 Using authentic patient encounters to engage in medical students in a problem-based learning curriculum 7 Virtual learning in cultural studies: matching subject content and instructional delivery 8 Replicating practice complexities-multimedia innovation in social work education Part III Providing socialization support 9 Technology and second language learning through socialization 10 Developing social Prescence in online course discussions 11 Socialisation through CMC in differently structured environments 12 Collaboration and community through simulation/role-play Part IV Assessment of learning outcomes 13 Broadening assessment strategies with information technology 14 Applying assessment principles and expanding the focus of assessment to enhance learning online 15 The use of online assessment in stimulating a deeper approach to learning 16 Cognitive apprenticeship learning-ensuring far transfer of knowledge through computer-based assessment Part V Providing Feedback 17 A feedback model and successful e-learning