Addresses importance of new technology and changing structures of online learning

This authoritative text shows nurse educators and students how to teach in the online environment, using best practices and the latest technology. The fourth edition discusses the importance of lifelong learning and the relationship to flexible online learning environments, which are changing the dynamics of education. This valuable resource provides updated strategies for organizing and disseminating course content and examines such topics as massive open online courses (MOOCs), certificates, badges, and stackable degrees.

The fourth edition also provides the latest evidence-based research examining student–teacher interactions, course management, web-based resources, and best practices. Chapters include real-world examples and applications of these concepts.

New to the Fourth Edition:

Delivers four new chapters on the changing role of the nurse educator, changing faculty roles, designing flexible learning environments, and using technology to meet the needs of studentsAddresses the interaction between nurse educators and instructional designersProvides enhanced understanding of design, design strategies, and technologyIncludes updated best practices for pedagogy, interaction, reconceptualizing course content, student assessment, course evaluation, and moreUnderscores the importance of lifelong learning and flexible, creative learning environments

Key Features:

Demonstrates foundational concepts for using technology to teach onlineDelineates pathways for using online modalities to engineer learningDelivers theories and frameworks guiding the development and use of a flexible environmentIdentifies guiding structures for maximizing learning in online environmentsDefines the distinct role of the online educatorPromotes best use of technology according to the needs of the learnerIncludes abundant examples and reflective questionsSupplemental instructor’s manual included

Cheryl Fisher