Discover the dramatic changes that are affecting all
learners
Web-based technology has opened up education around the world to
the point where anyone can learn anything from anyone else at any
time. To help educators and others understand what''s possible, Curt
Bonk employs his groundbreaking "WE-ALL-LEARN" model to outline ten
key technology and learning trends, demonstrating how technology
has transformed educational opportunities for learners of every age
in every corner of the globe. The book is filled with inspiring
stories of ordinary learners as well as interviews with technology
and education leaders that reveal the power of this new way of
learning.
Captures the global nature of open education from those who are
creating and using new learning technologies
Includes a new Preface and Postscript with the latest
updates
A free companion web site provides additional stories and
information
Using the dynamic "WE-ALL-LEARN" model, learners, educators,
executives, administrators, instructors, and parents can discover
how to tap into the power of Web technology and unleash a world of
information.
關於作者:
Curtis J. Bonk, Ph.D., is professor of Instructional Systems
Technology at Indiana University. Drawing on his background as a
corporate controller, CPA, educational psychologist, and
instructional technologist, Bonk offers unique insights into the
intersection of business, education, psychology, and technology. A
well-known authority on emerging technologies for learning, Bonk
reflects on his speaking experiences around the world in his
popular blog, TravelinEdMan. He has written many articles and
coauthored several widely used books, including Empowering Online
Learning, The Handbook of Blended Learning, and Electronic
Collaborators. He is also founder and president of SurveyShare and
president of CourseShare.
目錄:
Prequel: Sharing . . . the Journey.
Introduction to the Open Learning World.
1 We All Learn.
2 To Search and to Scan.
Opener #1: Web Searching in the World of E-Books.
3 E-Demand Around the Globe.
Opener #2: E-Learning and Blended Learning.
4 It''s a Free Software World After All.
Opener #3: Availability of Open Source and Free Software.
5 MIT in Every Home.
Opener #4: Leveraged Resources and OpenCourseWare.
6 Portals for the People.
Opener #5: Learning Object Repositories and Portals.
7 Making a Contribution.
Opener #6: Learner Participation in Open Information
Communities.
8 Collaborate or Die!
Opener #7: Electronic Collaboration and Interaction.
9 Who Are You?
Opener #8: Alternative Reality Learning.
10 U-Learning?
Opener #9: Real-Time Mobility and Portability.
11 Learning at Your Service.
Opener #10: Networks of Personalized Learning.
12 The Treasures and Traps of This Open Learning World.
Acknowledgments.
Postscript: An Open Letter to the Learners of This Planet.
The Author.
Endnotes.
Index.