The New Virtual Classroom: Evidence-based Guidelines for Synchronous E-learning

by Ruth Colvin Clark, Ann Kwinn

The New Virtual Classroom draws on the most current research in multimedia learning as well as practitioner experience to show how to effectively harness the power of the virtual classroom. Written by Ruth Clark, co-author of the best selling e-Learning & the Science of Instruction , and Ann Kwinn¾recognized experts in instructional design and workforce learning, this important resource includes guidelines, research, and illustrative examples that clearly show how to leverage the powerful instructional features in the new virtual classroom.

280 pages, Hardcover

First published April 20, 2007

About the author

A recognized specialist in instructional design and technical training, Dr. Clark holds a doctorate in Educational Psychology and Instructional Technology from the University of Southern California. Prior to founding CLARK Training & Consulting, Dr. Clark served as training manager for Southern California Edison. She is past president of the International Society for Performance Improvement and author of five books and numerous articles. Dr. Clark is the 2006 recipient of the Thomas F. Gilbert Distinguished Professional Achievement Award from ISPI.

(Bio taken from the Clark Training website)

Reviews

[Erin · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good book for Virtual Classroom novices. I knew a lot of the information already, but I found chapters 11 and 12 the most helpful. This book will also help me explain to others why some things should not be done in the virtual classroom.

[Um mar de fogueirinhas · Rating 3 out of 5]

Great: concise and relevant. I would have liked a summary at the end of every chapter - not to highlight my pretty book! - but the cases were spot on as well. Also, it has to do with reality, so for us the face to face trainers, it is comfortable and not far fetched.

[Lesley · Rating 3 out of 5]

Can't believe I read a textbook cover to cover! It is full of good information... If you need to prepare virtual classroom work.

[Apostolos · Rating 3 out of 5]

Pretty good book (despite some typos ;-). )
Principles apply not only to the synchronous virtual classroom but also the face to face classroom.