The Virtual Student: a Profile and Guide to Working with Online Learners.By Rena M. Palloff and Keith Keith may refer to: People with the given name Keith:
The typical online student may be somewhat different than the typical brick-and-mortar brick-and-mor·tar adj. Located or serving consumers in a physical facility as distinct from providing remote, especially online, services: brick-and-mortar classrooms; a brick-and-mortar bookstore. student: technology-savvy, self-motivated, and willing to work hard in pursuit of educational goals. So how do you make sure that the online environment is conducive con·du·cive adj. Tending to cause or bring about; contributive: working conditions not conducive to productivity. See Synonyms at favorable. to teaming for this special population? To answer that question, Palloff and Pratt have written an accessible guide, backed by research and personal experience, to facilitating community-building and supporting learning for the online student. Fitted with examples, anecdotes, and instructions, Virtual Student deserves a spot on every university educator's bookshelf. |
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