Bibliography, etc. Note:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Formatted Contents Note:
1. Learning in an Online Environment -- Engaged Learning in the Online Environment -- Guiding Learners to Engage Online -- Appropriate Activities for Each Phase -- Summary -- pt. ONE Constructing Activities to Engage Online Learners -- 2. Designing Online Engagement -- Adapting Classroom-Based Activities -- Meeting the Needs of Online Learners -- Choosing an Effective Communication Tool -- Summary -- 3. Measuring Online Engaged Learning -- Analyzing the Quality of Critical Thinking -- Discussion Analysis Tools -- Rubrics -- Team Assessments -- Reflective Self-Assessments -- Summary -- 4. Learning to Use Online Tools -- Building Students? Skills in Using the Necessary Tools -- pt. TWO Activities to Engage Online Learners -- 5. Online Icebreakers -- Characteristics of an Effective Icebreaker -- 6. Peer Partnership and Team Activities -- Moving Dyads to Teams -- 7. Reflective Activities -- Characteristics of an Effective Reflective Activity -- 8. Authentic Activities -- Characteristics of an Effective Authentic Activity -- 9. Games and Simulations -- Characteristics of an Effective Game or Simulation -- 10. Learner-Led Activities -- Activities Led by Individuals Versus Teams -- Conveying Outcomes -- Choosing the Type of Activity -- Adequate Orientation and Planning Time -- What Do Learners Think About Learner-Led Activities? -- Examples of Learner-Led Activities.