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The portfolio is a powerful tool for learning and assessment. Introducing the electronic into the mix increases its power, especially through the key feature of interactive hyperlinks and the potential to promote continuous reflection on, and updating of, learning. This introduction examines the potential of electronic portfolios by addressing: rationales for creating an electronic portfolio; possible features of the portfolio; examples of current practice; cautions; and recommendations. Chapters by nineteen portfolio practitioners from a range of disciplines and institutions describe the construction and use of electronic portfolios. They describe the uses: * By students to display and reflect on work for a specific course or program * By faculty to document and reflect on their classroom practice and allow comment by colleagues or others * By institutions to demonstrate accountability to their stakeholders and as a vehicle for institution-wide reflection, learning, and improvement. The section on institutional portfolios includes chapters on the incorporation of institutional research and data, and the potential role for such portfolios in accreditation. (From the Publisher)

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Open this book and you'll enter the classrooms of award-winning faculty. Their classes range from a lab section of nine students to a lecture hall of 400 students with standing room only. You'll observe the teaching style of these professors, their relationships with students, and most importantly, how they solve instructional problems. You'll discover the traits - innate and learned - that set distinguished teachers apart from their colleagues, including an infectious love of learning, high-level problem-solving skills, and a radar-like system that scans and interprets the learning environment. Drawing upon interviews with 30 professors who have received awards for teaching excellence, Baiocco and DeWaters highlight the common characteristics, philosophies, methods, and behaviors that have helped these professors win teaching awards on their campuses. (From the Publisher)

* Over 10 million students now study online * Sets out the theory and latest approaches to making sure online teaching is effective * Includes material and case studies from the BBC, BT, ICL and leading international academics There has been a rapid expansion of online teaching and learning - over 10 million students now study online, and millions more use educational multimedia products and services from commercial and broadcasting organizations. However, in the rush to get online teachers, educators and developers often complain about the lack of solid theory underpinning the end materials. This book is the first to present a wide range of experience and research findings from leading practitioners and organizations around the world and will be invaluable for researchers, developers and teachers, as well as anyone with a critical interest in developing successful online teaching and learning. (From the Publisher)

A guide to developing Web-based learning materials this book provides proven advice, tools and techniques to allow readers to harness the potential of on-line methods of instruction and education. Taking a simple step-by-step approach the book hand-holds readers from the basics through to developing learning systems, and operating and managing computer managed learning. An accompanying web site presents reviews of supporting software packages and other links. (From the Publisher)

Open a new chapter in creative teaching with this immensely practical book that inspires students and teachers on ways to bring God's living Word to life in the classroom. Initial edition has been field-tested in church and college seminary classrooms. Put What You Teach in Reach of Your Students -- Step-by-step descriptions and examples show how to use drama, role-play, mime, simulation, readings, music, art and much more in creative, effective ways. -- Updated chapters include; "The Creative Dare", "The Creative Process", "The Creative Person", "Acting Up -- Drama in the Classroom", "Creative Writing: Helping Students Save Their Thoughts", and more. -- Reproducible resources save time. -- New edition includes chapter on computers and the internet "Teaching Without Walls" (From the Publisher)

The first new Torah commentary for Conservative Judaism in over 70 years, Etz Hayim: Torah and Commentary, boasts an all-star editorial cast. Harold Kushner's d'rash (interpretive commentary) explores the importance of social justice in Judaism, while Chaim Potok's contributions attempt to ground the Torah historically by ascertaining its meaning to the ancient Israelites. A special section edited by Elliot Dorff and Susan Grossman investigates the Jewish legal tradition and its foundations in the Torah; biblical scholar Michael Fishbane offers commentary on the haftarah (Torah portions to be read in the synagogue throughout the year). This commentary is a monumental achievement, incorporating recent archaeological findings, textual interpretations and (for the first time) the opinions of female rabbis. (From the Publisher)