The rapid pivot to online education following the outbreak of COVID-19 has meant universities and other schools around the world were suddenly leaning heavily on educational technology to facilitate remote lectures and exams. Resources for teaching online are still in high demand so we thought it was a great time to highlight the work we do in this area!
Our Issues in Distance Education series offers informative and accessible overviews, research results, discussions and explorations of current issues, technologies and services used in distance education. Each volume focuses on critical issues and emerging trends, while noting the evolutionary history and roots of this specialized mode of education and training.
Metaphors of Ed Tech by Martin Weller provides new ways of thinking about educational technology through a wide range of metaphors. By using metaphors as a mental model, Weller enables educators to move beyond pragmatic concerns into more imaginative and playful uses of technology and to critically examine the appropriate implementation and adoption of ed tech. Coming soon!
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The Finest Blend: Graduate Education in Canada edited by Gale Parchoma, Michael Power, and Jennifer Lock investigates the sustainability of blended learning, shifts in pedagogical practices, and the role of instructional designers. Touching on theory, design, delivery, facilitation, administration, and evaluation, this book provides a comprehensive overview of current practices and opportunities for blended learning success.
Assessment Strategies for Online Learning edited by Dianne Conrad and Jason Openo explores assessment that engages learners and authentically evaluates education. The authors argue that moving to new learning environments, specifically those online and at a distance, afford educators opportunities to embrace only the most effective face-to-face assessment methods and to realize the potential of delivering education in the digital age.
The Theory and Practice of Online Learning edited by Terry Anderson is our most popular title in this series and for good reason! This overview of some of the most pressing issues in online education addresses transformations arising from educational technology advances and the new business conditions and modes of delivery of education.
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25 Years of Ed Tech by Martin Weller demonstrates a rich history of innovation and effective implementation of ed tech across higher education. From Bulletin Board Systems to blockchain, Weller follows the trajectory of education by focusing each chapter on a technology, theory, or concept that has influenced each year since 1994. Calling for both caution and enthusiasm, Weller advocates for a critical and research-based approach to new technologies, particularly in light of disinformation, the impact of social media on politics, and data surveillance trends.
