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Book E moderating

Download or read book E moderating written by Gilly Salmon and published by Psychology Press. This book was released on 2004 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Interest in online teaching, learning and training continues to grow, yet one thing remains constant: the key role of the e-moderator in ensuring the quality and success of online learning. This book – an online learning classic – is essential for anyone teaching online or developing online courses and process. Practical and accessible, E-moderatingis a user’s guide to working effectively in the virtual world, covering key areas including: the why, what and how of e-moderating; becoming a good e-moderator; the benefits to learners of e-moderating; training to become an effective e-moderator; and featuring a unique collection of resources for practitioners.

Book By Popular Demand

    Book Details:
  • Author : John Gastil
  • Publisher : Univ of California Press
  • Release : 2000-08
  • ISBN : 0520223659
  • Pages : 276 pages

Download or read book By Popular Demand written by John Gastil and published by Univ of California Press. This book was released on 2000-08 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "By Popular Demand tackles two important issues--increasing political participation and restoring trust in government--that are critical to the future of American democracy. John Gastil's careful research makes a solid contribution to the recent literature on the growing divide between the public, elections, and policy decisions. His solutions are worthy of our careful consideration."—Mark Baldassare, author of When Government Fails: The Orange County Bankruptcy (California 1998) and California in the New Millennium: The Changing Social and Political Landscape (California 2000). "In an era of political cynicism, a new movement of citizen empowerment is afoot. Encouraging active involvement through community dialogue and deliberation, advocates of strong democracy are designing innovative processes in which ordinary citizens can work through difficult public issues by constructive and respectful talk. John Gastil's new book By Popular Demand: Revitalizing Representative Democracy by Deliberative Elections is a new landmark work in the literature of politics and communication and should be read by everyone interested in the revitalization of democracy."—Stephen W. Littlejohn, President Public Dialogue Consortium "By Popular Demand is a persuasively argued account of the deficiencies of the U.S. electoral system. Gastil provides a wealth of insights into the frequent disconnect between politicians and their constituents. His solution for the ails of popular representation--including on voters' ballots the correspondence between legislators' positions and those of citizen panels--should provoke spirited debate among scholars, journalists, and policymakers alike."—Mark A. Smith, University of Washington John Gastil makes a compelling case for a more deliberative approach to electing officials in the United States. He understands the potential for public deliberation and the barriers to it. Anyone interested in improving the representativeness of the electoral process should take note of this book and its provocative proposal. As Gastil masterfully demonstrates, a deliberative citizenry provides both the knowledge and will required to legitimate democratic governance."—David Mathews, President, Kettering Foundation "Hallelujah for John Gastil! He's right on target that citizens must regain their place in our politics and public life. His call to create more places for citizens to talk deeply about their concerns and hopes is one we must all heed."—Richard C. Harwood, Founder and President of The Harwood Institute for Public Innovation

Book Varieties of Narrative Analysis

Download or read book Varieties of Narrative Analysis written by James A. Holstein and published by SAGE. This book was released on 2012 with total page 329 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Offers practical illustrations from different disciplines and perspectives, showing how researchers from various backgrounds deal with narrative data.

Book Equipping the Saints

Download or read book Equipping the Saints written by Wendy Thorpe and published by Church House Publishing. This book was released on 2003 with total page 82 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This informative report, based on the moderation of 43 dioceses between 1999 and 2003, looks at how Readers are being trained. It celebrates the quality of diocesan initial training schemes while challenging the Church to even greater efforts.

Book Public Discourse in America

Download or read book Public Discourse in America written by Judith Rodin and published by University of Pennsylvania Press. This book was released on 2011-04-07 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A distinguished group of scholars and prominent figures here offers thoughtful new perspectives on the tenor and conduct of public life in contemporary America. Originating in a shared concern that our civic culture was becoming coarser and more polarized, Public Discourse in America provides a critical corrective to this widespread misperception about declining civility in public culture and the ways we as citizens negotiate our differences. Together these essays explore the current condition and centrality of public discourse in our democracy, investigating how it has changed through our history and whether it fails to approach our widely held, but often unarticulated, ideal of "reasoned and reasonable" public deliberation. Contributors consider whether rationality is really the best standard for public discussion and argument, and isolate the features and principles that would characterize a truly exemplary, more productive public discourse at the beginning of the twenty-first century. They investigate why public conversations work when they work well, and why they often fail when we need them the most, as in our nation's so often aborted "national conversation" on race. Taking a comprehensive look at institutional and leadership practices in recent public debates over a variety of "hot button" public policy issues, Public Discourse in America outlines how such conversations can be used to reintegrate our fragmented communities and bridge barriers of difference and hostility among communities and individuals. These essays speak to urgent and perennial questions about the nature of American society, the responsibilities of leaders, the rules of democracy, and the role of public culture in times of crisis, conflict, and rapid change. Public Discourse in America originated in the work of the Penn National Commission on Society, Culture, and Community, convened in 1996 by Judith Rodin, President of the University of Pennsylvania. Distinguished members of the Commission, leading experts, commissioned researchers, and leaders in America's nascent public discourse movement offer unexpected insights and an optimistic vision of the health of our politics and culture. Readers—of all political persuasions—from the halls of political power to the streets of urban neighborhoods, from newsrooms and studios to think tanks and universities, will find these essays opening up new paths to robust public discussion, more engaged citizenship, and stronger communities. Contributors include: Joyce Appleby, Thomas Bender, Derek Bok, Alex Boraine, Graham G. Dodds, Christopher Edley, Jr., Drew Gilpin Faust, Neal Gabler, Richard Lapchick, Don M. Randel, Richard Rodriguez, Jay Rosen, David M. Ryfe, Michael Schudson, Neil Smelser, and Robert H. Wiebe.

Book Political Communication and Deliberation

Download or read book Political Communication and Deliberation written by John Gastil and published by SAGE. This book was released on 2008 with total page 689 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The act of deliberation is the act of reflecting carefully on a matter and weighing the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions to a problem. It aims to arrive at a decision or judgment based not only on facts and data but also on values, emotions, and other less technical considerations. Though a solitary individual can deliberate, it more commonly means making decisions together, as a small group, an organization, or a nation. Political Communication and Deliberation takes a unique approach to the field of political communication ...

Book Online and Distance Learning  Concepts  Methodologies  Tools  and Applications

Download or read book Online and Distance Learning Concepts Methodologies Tools and Applications written by Tomei, Lawrence A. and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2007-07-31 with total page 4032 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This comprehensive, six-volume collection addresses all aspects of online and distance learning, including information communication technologies applied to education, virtual classrooms, pedagogical systems, Web-based learning, library information systems, virtual universities, and more. It enables libraries to provide a foundational reference to meet the information needs of researchers, educators, practitioners, administrators, and other stakeholders in online and distance learning"--Provided by publisher.

Book Encyclopedia of Digital Government

Download or read book Encyclopedia of Digital Government written by Anttiroiko, Ari-Veikko and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2006-07-31 with total page 1916 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Containing more than 250 articles, this three-volume set provides a broad basis for understanding issues, theories, and applications faced by public administrations and public organizations, as they strive for more effective government through the use of emerging technologies. This publication is an essential reference tool for academic, public, and private libraries.

Book Distance Learning and University Effectiveness

Download or read book Distance Learning and University Effectiveness written by Caroline Howard and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2004-01-01 with total page 369 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Distance Learning and University Effectiveness: Changing Educational Paradigms for Online Learning addresses the challenges and opportunities associated with information and communication technologies (ICTs) as related to education. From discussing new and innovative educational paradigms and learning models resulting from ICTs to addressing future student needs and international issues, this book provides comprehensive coverage of the paradigm, teaching, technology and other changes that may be required of universities to remain in the new competitive marketplace of online learning.

Book Electronic Government  Concepts  Methodologies  Tools  and Applications

Download or read book Electronic Government Concepts Methodologies Tools and Applications written by Anttiroiko, Ari-Veikko and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2008-03-31 with total page 4780 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides research on e-government and its implications within the global context. Covers topics such as digital government, electronic justice, government-to-government, information policy, and cyber-infrastructure research and methodologies.

Book O Range Seed Technical Bulletin

Download or read book O Range Seed Technical Bulletin written by Florida State Library and published by . This book was released on 1988 with total page 494 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book English Teachers   The Unofficial Guide

Download or read book English Teachers The Unofficial Guide written by Bethan Marshall and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2014-05-01 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bethan Marshall traces the competing traditions of English teaching and considers their relevance to the current debate through an analysis of English teachers' views about themselves and their subject. The findings are based on a highly original research method in which teachers were asked to respond to and comment upon five different descriptions of their approaches to English teaching. English Teachers - The Unofficial Guide: *contextualises current debates about English teaching within the subject's contested history *provides a vehicle for teachers to reflect on their own practice and locate themselves within the debate *opens up the debate on assessment practices within English teaching.

Book Poverty Reduction Through Good Governance

Download or read book Poverty Reduction Through Good Governance written by Romanus D. Dinye and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book The Quest for Authority

    Book Details:
  • Author : Matthew Prevett
  • Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
  • Release : 2021-10-29
  • ISBN : 153268049X
  • Pages : 224 pages

Download or read book The Quest for Authority written by Matthew Prevett and published by Wipf and Stock Publishers. This book was released on 2021-10-29 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Authority lies at the very center of what it means to be called together in an ecclesial community and shapes how the Church understands its purpose and orders its activity. It can manifest itself as something owned and used by those in power, yet it is something fundamental to the entirety of Church life. However, while some polities exude authority in every pronouncement and every action, other ecclesiologies find it more difficult to locate and express authority, often needing a quest to explore and discover the authority that shapes the Church's life. Focusing on the United Reformed Church in the United Kingdom, this book explores the particular shaping and bringing together that is a characteristic of a United and Reformed ecclesiology and examines how this influences ecclesial polity and practice. Matthew Prevett argues that authority in ecclesial life can be understood historically and empirically, drawing deeply from the well of tradition and history yet inspired by the social, political, and technological challenges of the twenty-first century.

Book UDL Thesis Publication 2020   Book of Abstracts

Download or read book UDL Thesis Publication 2020 Book of Abstracts written by Ridhu Dhan Gahalot and published by Urban Design Lab. This book was released on 2023-09-04 with total page 77 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The UDL Thesis Publication - 2023 witnessed an exceptional influx of thesis projects hailing from 20 diverse countries, underscoring its global recognition as a hub for academic excellence. The esteemed jury panel, comprising eight distinguished members from renowned institutions across the world, lent their expertise and discernment to the meticulous evaluation process, reaffirming the publication’s commitment to upholding the highest standards of scholarly assessment on an international scale. This book is intended for the dissemination of information, purely for academic purpose, aimed to discourse urban design, planning, landscape design and architecture. The abstracts included within this book are made available with the explicit consent of the respective authors. Reproduction, transmission, or storage of any portion of this publication in any format is strictly prohibited without the prior written authorization from the copyright owner. UDL Education Pvt. Ltd. assumes no responsibility for the content of individual works. Any unauthorized reproduction or reprinting is prohibited, and UDL Education Pvt. Ltd. reserves the right to pursue legal action in such cases.

Book NYLA Bulletin

Download or read book NYLA Bulletin written by and published by . This book was released on 1992 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Recommendations for Baseline Research in Washington and Oregon Relative to Offshore Resource Development

Download or read book Recommendations for Baseline Research in Washington and Oregon Relative to Offshore Resource Development written by Martin F. Massoglia and published by . This book was released on 1977 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: