By contributing to both the theoretical and practical literature bases, this book targets an area that is often neglected in teacher education and faculty development. Like the previous book by these authors, Engaging the Online Learner, this book provides salient and theoretically-sound information to the areas of teaching, engaged learning, and online distance education while at the same time focuses on being a practical handbook for instructors. Like the first volume, this book includes a definitive model for engaged learning that can be applied in a wide range of on-line learning environments and across age levels. It also addresses current hot topics such as engaging in a blended learning environment, social networking, and using related technology tools. The book is divided into two sections. Part I includes five chapters that provide an introduction to the theory of engaged learning and its design, assessment, and management in online and blended learning environments. Part II describes the types of activities that engage the online learner in each phase of engagement and provides 50 new examples of activities.
