{"product_id":"9783319024226","title":"Educational Communications and Technology: Issues and Innovations: Transforming the way we think about learning and teaching","description":"\u003ch1\u003eEducational Communications and Technology: Issues and Innovations: Transforming the way we think about learning and teaching\u003c\/h1\u003e \u003ch2\u003eSims, Roderick\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe promise of online learning--flexible, learner-centered, responsive--was forward-looking and poised to revolutionize education. But too often online learning courses have little room for student engagement and their design does not reflect the potential for interactive and collaborative learning.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eDesign Alchemy\u003c\/i\u003e counters this trend by synthesizing the art and science of educational design to model a whole that transcends the sum of its parts. Challenging yet accessible,\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eit clearly sets out steps for harnessing innovative strategies and designer creativity to provide educational platforms that reduce learner boredom and instructor burnout, and encourage deeper interaction with subject matter. Activities, assessment methods, and sample course materials are designed toward improving quality, embracing diversity, and adapting positively to change. And the book's palette of resources enables readers to effectively apply the principles in their own practice:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe evolution of Design Alchemy in the context of online learning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlignment with core theories and practice models.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe framework: elements of pedagogy and components of practice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCase studies showing Design Alchemy in real-world learning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTools, templates, and a sample syllabus.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Design Alchemy Manifesto, summarizing key ideas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eResearchers and practitioners in technology and education will look to \u003ci\u003eDesign Alchemy \u003c\/i\u003eas a transformative work to help make the most of student potential, learning opportunities, and their own professional growth. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003ePublished by: Springer\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePublication Date: 2014-01-22\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFormat: Hardcover\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eISBN-13: 9783319024226\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDOI: 10.1007\/978-3-319-02423-3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDimensions: 235cm x155cm\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePages: 251\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Springer International Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47407165833356,"sku":"9783319024226","price":98.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9783319024226.jpg?v=1775828413","url":"https:\/\/fh90cf-fv.myshopify.com\/products\/9783319024226","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}