E-learning Theory and Practice

Areas of Research Computer-mediated communication (CMC) and the Internet; information exchange via CMC; online communities; e-learning; social network analysis; collaboration; social informatics; community informatics I focus on research in the fields of language education, argumentation, writing development, multimodality, rhetoric and e-learning. With colleagues I designed the MA in English Education.

Acknowledgements Introduction: New Learning Practices What's New in Learning? What is Driving New Conditions for Learning? Chapter Outline Looking Forward Further Reading The New Media Introduction Features of Computer-Mediated Communication Conclusion Further Reading Theories of Learning Introduction Transformation, Framing and Emergence Challenges for Assessment Toward E-Learning Theory Texts Conclusion Further Reading Theorizing Online Learning Introduction Existing Theoretical Positions Further Theories Interim Summary Does E-Learning Require a New Theory of Learning? Three Questions Answered Further Thoughts Conclusion Further Reading New Literacies, New Discourses in E-learning From New Literacies to New Discourses Exploring Modes From 'Literacy' to 'Discourse' The Implications of a 'Discourse' View of E-Learning A Reciprocal, Co-Evolutionary Model of Literacy Development and Learning Developing a New 'Language' for E-Learning Conclusion Further Reading Participatory Cultures Introduction Technologies of Participation Brief History of IT Development Participatory Media Educational Spaces: 1.0 and 2.0 Changes in Authority and Contribution Conclusion Further Reading Learning Communities Introduction Defining and Locating Community Why Collaboration and Community? The Concept of Community Creating an E-learning Community Promoting a Community Conclusion Further Reading Sociotechnical Perspectives Introduction Reviewing Social Processes and Technology Managing the Social and Technical Mix in E-learning Balancing the Social and Technical Conclusion Further Reading E-learning Ecologies Introduction The Ecology of the E-learning Environment Personal Ecologies Conclusion Further Reading Ubiquitous Learning, Ubiquitous Learners Introduction Becoming an Ubiquitous E-learner Who Is A Ubiquitous E-learner? What Does a Ubiquitous Learner Learn? The Ubiquitous Learner and the Economics of Attention Conclusion Further Reading E-inclusion and Exclusion Introduction Digital Divide Digital Spectrum Conclusion Further Reading Cross-Cultural Issues Introduction Issues Arising From Cultural Diversity E-learning Across the Globe Potential Problems with Cross-Cultural Approaches to E-Learning Further Reading Researching E-Learning Introduction Getting Started in E-Learning Research E-learning Research Dimensions Research about and for E-learning New Forms of Research Formats in the Digital Age Becoming an E-Researcher Future Research From Research About E-Learning to Research For E-Learning Conclusions Further Reading References

'Areas such as learning communities, e-learning ecologies and ubiquitous learning are discussed at a conceptual level, which all culminate with purposeful conclusions and indicators for future research' - Paul Dolan, Learning and Teaching Update