E-Moderation Course Resources

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• Blogs

  There are a number of excellent blogs dedicated to eLearning. Below is a selection of those we recommend:

  • Clive on learning
    Clive Shepherd's Blog on technology-assisted learning and communication

  • eLearning & Distance Education Resources
    Tony Bates' website with over 1500 articles

  • eLearning Blog Don't waste your time
    David Hopkins' Blog on eLearning, mLearning, Web 2.0, Blogging and the stuff in between

  • E-Moderation Station
    A blog run by Nicky Hockly, where you will find tools, tips, techniques and tweets for online moderators...

  • Global eLearning
    A blog on e-Learning for global performance

  • ICT in Education - The Educational Technology Site
    Terry Freedman's Blog for leaders and managers of educational ICT

  • Learning Solutions Magazine
    A source for learning technology, strategy, and news

  • The Rapid eLearning Blog
    Tom Kuhlmann's Blog where he shares practical, real-world tips for e-learning success

  • Upside Learning blog
    A blog on all things e-learning 

• Books

  • Conrad, R. M and Donaldson, J. A. 2010. Engaging the Online Learner: Activities and Resources for Creative Instruction (Jossey-Bass Guides to Online Teaching and Learning, Volume 1). San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.
  • Harasim, L. 2012 Learning Theory and Online Technologies. New York/London: Routledge
  • Johnson, K. and Magusin, E. 2009. Exploring the Digital Library: A Guide for Online Teaching and Learning. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.
  • Lave, J. and Wenger, E. 1991. Situated Learning: Legitimate Peripheral Participation. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
  • M. Lehman, R. M. and Conceição, S. C. O. 2010. Creating a Sense of Presence in Online Teaching: How to "Be There" for Distance Learners. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.
  • McVay, M. and McVay Lynch, M. 2001. Online Educator: A Guide to Creating the Virtual Classroom. London: Falmer Press.
  • Palloff, R. M. and Pratt, K. 2009. Assessing the Online Learner. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.
  • Palloff, R. M. and Pratt, K. 2010. Collaborating Online: Learning Together in Community. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.
  • Salmon, G. 2000. E-moderating: the key to teaching and learning online. London: Kogan Page.
  • Salmon, G. 2002. E-tivities: the key to active online learning. London: Kogan Page.
  • Smith, R. M. 2009. Conquering the Content: A Step-by-Step Guide to Online Course Design. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.
  • Sosulski, K. and Vai, M. 2011. The Essential Guide to Online Course Design: A Standards-Based Approach. New York: Routledge.

• e-Books

  • Anderson, T. and Elloumi, F. (eds). 2008. Theory and Practice of Online Learning. 2nd Edition. Athabasca: Athabasca University. 

• Electronic Journals

  • Research in Learning Technology - the ALT Journal