Philip J. Palin, Kari Sandhaas
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Product Description This is a book about the future of education. If you are an educator who uses the Internet, "Architect for Learning" will remind y
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ou of what you already know and suggest how to adapt it to the potential of the network. If you are a New Media professional, this book will outline how design skills and technical knowledge can be used to propel a passion for learning. Principles and practical examples demonstrate how classical philosophy and electronic gaming are allies in developing compelling environments in which each learner can discover purpose and meaning. Beginning with a philosophy of education, then scanning cognitive theories and psychology, "Architect for Learning" points the way to how the network can be a powerful tool for individualizing education. An accompanying multimedia CD-ROM provides a helpful overview and examples of key concepts which are more deeply engaged throughout the book. Whether the educational potential of the network is achieved or not will depend largely on a genesis generation of network based learning architects. This new profession is emerging spontaneously in response to opportunity and demand. This book is a primer on how the lessons of a few millenia of human experience might best be applied to a new millenia of learning. Review A tour de force that links the most basic, and critical, elements of ANY learning to our newest educational medium... -- David WhippleThe writing is clear and concise, covering fundamental ideas in an elegant and organized manner. -- Ted Lewis About the Author Philip J. Palin is a Senior Architect and Chief Executive Officer of Teleologic Learning Company. He has designed network based learning on behalf of Asymetrix Corporation, The Laurasian Institution, the National Foreign Language Center, Corporate Executive Information System, Tricare Management Activity-Information Management, the Navy Bureau of Medicine and Surgery, Bristol-Myers-Squibb Corporation, and others. Mr. Palin is also a Senior Fellow with the Institute for Defense Education and Analysis of the Naval Postgraduate School where he specializes in strategic planning for the design of very large network based learning systems. He is a member of the Board of Directors at Wisdom@Work, Arista Knowledge Systems, Saint John's Wood Corporation, and the Center for Quality Assurance in International Education. Kari Sandhaas is a Senior Architect with the Teleologic Learning Company and Creative Director for The Laurasian Institution. Ms. Sandhaas utilizes a cross-discipline approach combining conceptual, artistic, and education expertise to develop effective design for today's web environment. She has been instrumental in the development of basic design principles for network based learning, emphasizing aesthetics, effective communication, and a purposeful use of symbol integrating image, text, and the dynamic environment of the web. She has directed the creative aspects of on-line learning environments and modules on behalf of The Institute for Defense Education and Analysis, The Corporate Executive Information System, Tricare Management Activity-Information Management, The Laurasian Institution, The University of Richmond Internet Based Learning Initiative, and others.
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