ELEARNING GOLD - THE ULTIMATE GUIDE FOR LEADERS
How to Achieve Excellence in Your Distance Education & Training Program
By: Annette Levesque
Paperback | 13 September 2023
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*Silver Winner 2024 Literary Titan Book Awards*
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*Silver Winner, 2023 Nonfiction Book Awards*
The world is changing quickly, and the way in which we learn and educate others must adapt along with it. With technology at the crux of all learning, leaders must have a strong grasp on how to create and deliver effective learning and training experiences.
In Annette Levesque's new guide Elearning Gold: The Ultimate Guide for Leaders, she facilitates leaders and educators as they navigate the challenging world of distance education and training programs. Levesque, an experienced leader and education expert, offers practical insights and strategies to help you catapult your learning programs to the next level. From building and launching a virtual learning environment to creating effective policies and strategies for operational excellence, this guide is your key to success.
The Elearning Gold roadmap takes its readers on a journey of knowledge, focusing on:
*Virtual Learning Success Criteria
*Digital Age Learning Models, Including Blended Learning
*How to Increase Course Completion Rates and Learner Engagement
*Building Your Learning Community
*What Leaders Need to Know About Learning Management Systems
*Managing Academic Misconduct in your Virtual Learning Program
*How to Plan Your Virtual World Launch or Update
*The Future of AI and Chatbots in Education
Relinquish what you thought you knew as an education expert or trainer and embrace this new ideology on how to reach all learners-especially online. These strategies and techniques will help you create elearning systems and content that meet the needs of learners today and also prepares them for tomorrow.
Industry Reviews
Elearning taken to a new level! Elearning Gold prepares education administrators for the successful planning and implementing of an exemplary elearning program. Annette Leveque's humorous writing style and utilization of personal experience highlight key concerns and present an unparalleled learning opportunity for the reader.
- Rhonda Kublin, J.D., M.Ed., Teacher Leader Certification, 15 years teaching in New York State Middle School.
Annette skillfully detangles human, technical, organizational, strategic, and ethical leadership considerations to make it easy for you to plan, structure, and implement your program. The examples, checklists, and leadership questions make it much easier for both you and your learners. Using this guide is like having a friend and education expert consultant by your side.
-Cathy Lewis, Co-Founder of iSisters Technology Mentoring, Board Director, University Professor, and Consultant.
This is Gold and a must-read for anyone seeking to implement elearning in any capacity within their organization. This book provides the knowledge and illustrative detail that can become a guide for you in implementing a successful elearning program regardless of where you may be in the world.
-Govindh Jayaraman, Head Coach and Team Lead, IMBA Online Corporation, Author of bestseller Paper Napkin Wisdom: Your Five Step Plan for Life and Business Success
Annette Levesque's extensive background in online and classroom education is evident in Elearning Gold. The book centers on the learner experience and simultaneously provides education leaders with a practical approach for designing an online learning world. Written in a clear and readable way, Elearning Gold outlines the practical steps that should be considered, explored, and addressed. The guide explains why something matters, includes well-placed personal anecdotes, and, through the reflective leadership questions sections, actively engages the reader. Whether the world of virtual learning and education is relatively new to you or you have been in the field for years, Elearning Gold is highly recommended for educators wishing to make a difference in the online world.
-Judy Bauer Puritt, Ph.D. in Education (Blended Learning), Business Communications Professor at Algonquin College
The book is an essential addition to the library of anyone invested in shaping the future of virtual education and provides coordinators with the tools needed to create truly impactful virtual education experiences.
-Nicole M Bulos Barcel³, BSc., Licenciatura en Psicologia Clinica, Teacher, Cap Cana Heritage School
Book Preface-A New World. . xiii
A New Evolution in Education and Training. . xiv
Reinventing Online Learning. . xiv
Introduction-In the Beginning. . 1
Unleashing the Power of Virtual Learning Globally. . 4
A Leader's Distance Learning Toolbox. . 5
Transform Your Virtual Education and
Training Program. . 6
What Makes a Virtual Learning Program Thrive?. . 8
PART 1
DEFINING YOUR VIRTUAL LEARNING GOALS. . 11
What Is Your Why?. . 12
Who Are Your Learners?. . 15
Language of Instruction. . 20
Program Considerations for Adult Learners (Andragogy). . 24
Learner Access to Technology. . 32
PART 2
DIGITAL AGE LEARNING MODELS. . 39
Blended Learning. . 40
Learner Autonomy. . 46
Creating Adaptable Learning Timelines. . 52
Digital Accessibility Requirements. . 62
PART 3
FOSTERING COLLABORATION AND ENGAGEMENT. . 73
Interactivity in Virtual Learning. . 74
Synchronous vs. Asynchronous Learning. . 80
The 7 Types of Interaction in Elearning. . 89
Learning Communities. . 98
PART 4
UNDERSTANDING LEARNING MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS. . 105
What Is a Learning Management System (LMS)?. . 106
Features to Look for in a Good LMS. . 117
LMS Design Theme Considerations. . 132
Common LMS Price Models. . 144
Creating Your Elearning Test Environment. . 151
LMS Security & Privacy. . 157
PART 5
REGULATORY LANDSCAPES & ACADEMIC FRAUD. . 173
Managing Relationships With Regulatory Authorities. . 174
Academic Fraud. . 185
Creating a Culture of Academic Integrity. . 192
Academic Misconduct Disciplinary Measures. . 204
Security Screening When Hiring Your Distance
Learning Team. . 210
PART 6
Creating a Distance Learning Strategic Plan. . 215
Why Do We Need a Strategic Plan?. . 216
Getting Started-How to Create a Simple
Strategic Plan (SSP). . 221
Step 1-The SWOT Analysis. . 222
Step 2-Your Organization's Project Mission
Statement. . 228
Step 3-Your Core Values. . 232
Step 4-Vision Statement. . 238
Step 5-Review and Analyze Your SWOT. . 244
Step 6-Goal Setting. . 248
Step 7-Your Action Plan. . 254
Step 8-Measurements for Success. . 259
PART 7
FUTURE EDUCATION VIRTUAL CLASSROOMS
AND BEYOND. . 269
The Future of Virtual Learning: What It Looks Like
and Why We Need It. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .270
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Revolutionizing Education. . 272
REFERENCES. . 281
Need More Help With Your Distance Learning Program?. . 287
ISBN: 9781739012809
ISBN-10: 1739012801
Published: 13th September 2023
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Number of Pages: 308
Audience: Professional and Scholarly
Publisher: The Canadian Education Station
Dimensions (cm): 21.59 x 13.97 x 1.65
Weight (kg): 0.36
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