Effective Online Teaching: Foundations and Strategies for Student Success, Training Manual

CD Contents ix

Preface xiii

How to Use This Manual xiv

Setting Up Online Training xvi

About the Author xix

1 Profile of the Online Learner 1

Training Competencies 3

Readings and Presentations 3

Sample Assignments and Discussions 4

2 Foundations of Cognition and Learning 17

Training Competencies 19

Readings and Presentations 19

Sample Discussions 20

3 Cognitive Strategies to Support Learners’ Thinking 31

Training Competencies 33

Readings and Presentations 33

Sample Discussions and Assignments 35

4 Developing Cognitive, Social, and Teaching Presence Online 51

Training Competencies 53

Readings and Presentations 53

Sample Discussions and Assignments 56

5 Strategies for Managing Your Online Course 93

Training Competencies 95

Readings and Presentations 95

Sample Discussions and Assignments 97

Final Assignment 101

References 119

How to Use the CD 123