Writing Across Distances and Disciplines: Research and Pedagogy in Distributed Learning / Edition 1

by Joyce Magnotto Neff, Carl Whithaus

Overview

Writing Across Distances and Disciplines addresses questions that cross borders between onsite, hybrid, and distributed learning environments, between higher education and the workplace, and between distance education and composition pedagogy.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780805858563
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	08/31/2007
Pages:	200
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)

About the Author

Joyce Magnotto Neff, Carl Whithaus

Table of Contents

Contents: Preface. Influences and Confluences: Distributed Learning, the Business of Education, and Writing Across the Curriculum. History Lessons: Tensions Between Customization and Efficiency. Researching the Transition: Perspectives on Pedagogy in Distributed Learning. Teaching With WAC: A Redesigned Act in Distributed Learning. Process Scripts for Active Learning: WAC in Distributed Environments. Complementing and Customizing: WID in Hybrid Environments. WAC/WID and the Business of E-Learning. The Future of Writing in Distributed Learning. Appendices: Glossary. Resources. MLA Position Statements on Teaching With Technology. CCCC Position Statement on Teaching With Technology. Collaborative Decision Matrix.

Editorial Reviews

"For anyone interested or engaged in WAC and WID distance learning, this is an excellent reference." -Technical Communication

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