Table of Contents

Introduction. About the Editor.

1. Voices from the Edge of E-Learning (Janet F. Piskurich).

2. E-Learning: An Introduction (Huey B. Long).

3. Becoming a More Self-Directed Learner: Why and How (Lucy M. and Paul J. Guglielmino).

4. How to Prepare to Attend a Synchronous E-Learning Course (Bill Knapp).

5. How to Attend a Synchronous E-Learning Course (Bill Knapp).

6. Succeeding in an Asynchronous Learning Environment (Harvey Singh).

7. Chat Rooms and Discussion Boards (George M. Piskurich).

8. Online Readings: Gaining the Most from What You Read (Ryan Watkins).

9. How to Handle E-Learning Peer Evaluation (Russ Brock).

10. Building Successful Online Relationships (Doug Liberati).

11. Participating in Group Projects Online (Carole Richardson).

12. Managing Distractions for E-Learners (Wayne Turmel).

Glossary.

Index.

About the Author

George M. Piskurich is an organizational learning and performance consultant specializing in e-learning interventions, performance analysis, and telecommuting. An active member of both ISPI and ASTD with over twenty-five years of experience in learning technology, he has been a classroom instructor, training manager, instructional designer, and e-learning consultant for multi-national clients and smaller organizations. He has created classroom seminars, OJT mentoring systems, and e-learning interventions. He is the author of numerous books including Rapid Instructional Design (Pfeiffer), Self-Directed Learning: A Practical Guide to Design (Jossey-Bass), and Preparing Learners for e-Learning (Pfeiffer).

Reviews

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? Jim (Mo) Moshinskie, Accenture Professor of Human Performance, Baylor University

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