Table of Contents

Part 1. The Field

Chapter 2: Networks for Schools: Exemplers and Experiences
2.1 Models for Network School Learning
2.2 Networked Classrooms
2.3 Other Notable Networks
2.4 Community-based Learning Networks
2.5 Multimedia Network Enhancement
2.6 NSF and the Canarie Learning Networks
2.7 Teacher Networks

Chapter 3: Networks for Higher Education, Training, and Informal Learning: Exemplars and Experiences
3.1 University Courses
3.2 Online Degree Programs
3.3 Distance and Open Education Application
3.4 Training and Proffessiional Development Models
3.5 Informal Learning Networks

Part 2. The Guide

Chapter 4: Designs for Learning Networks 4.1 Learning Approaches
4.2 Group Learning Structures and Resources
4.3 Conceptualizing the Networked Learning Environment
4.4 Integrating Other Media and Tools
4.5 Summary

Chapter 5: Getting Started: The Implementation process
5.1 Individual's Adoption of learning Networks
5.2 Organizational Adoption of Learning Networks
5.3 Access and Resources
5.4 Costs and Technology
5.5 Training Teachers
5.6 Orienting and Advising Prospective Students
5.7 Training Students
5.8 Evaluation Strategies
5.9 Implementation: A Checklist for Action

Chapter 6: Teaching Online
6.1 Role of the Teacher
6.2 Setting the Stage
6.3 Monitoring and Encouraging Participation
6.4 Forming Groups
6.5 Assigning Role Responsibilities
6.6 Moderating and Facilitating Group Processes
6.7 Establishing Norms and Grading Performance
6.8 Moving from Teacher to Facilitator
6.9 The Problem of laboratories
6.10 Facilitating Online Courses: A Checklist for Action

Chapter 7: Learning Online
7.1 Learner Characteristics: Who is Successful?
7.2 Access and Regular Use
7.3 Peer Interaction and Support
7.4 The Internet: International Community and Resource
7.5 Peer Ineraction and Support
7.6 netiqutte
7.7 Managing Online
7.8 Infrastructure for Learning Networks
7.9 Checklist for Action

Chapter 8: Problems in Paradise: Expect the Best, Prepare for the Worst
8.1 Technical Problems
8.2 Communication Anexity
8.3 Infoglut
8.4 Time Managment
8.5 What if You Give a Conference and Nobody Comes?
8.6 Getting the Conversation Flowing
8.7 Cooperation or Comeptition
8.8 Teamwork and Motivation
8.9 Group Dyanmics
8.10 Unequal Participation
8.11 Miscommunication
8.12 Administrators and the Environment
8.13 Conclusions

Part 3. The Future

Chapter 9: New Directions
9.1 Institutional Changes and Challenges
9.2 New Directiosn in Technology for Learning Networks
9.3 Global Learning Networks

Chapter 10: Netowrk Learning: A Paradigm for the Twenty-first Century
10.1 Network Learning: A New Paradigm
10.2 Characteristics of Network Learning
10.3 Conclusions

Chapter 11: Epliogue: Email from the Future

Appendix A. Learning Networks resource List
Appendix B. Commercial Services
Appendix C. vendors of Computer Conferencing Systems
Appendix D. Lists of Free-Nets
Appendix E. Nonformal Education and Online Services
Appendix F. Sample Course Description and Letter to Online Students
Appendix G. Annotated Excerpts from and Online Course