Applied e-learning and e-teaching in higher education  [electronic resource] / 
Roisin Donnelly, Fiona McSweeney, editors. 
 - Hershey, Pa. :  Information Science Reference,  c2009. 
 - Gale virtual reference library .
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographical references and index. 
<br/><br/>Section I: Partners in the e-learning and e-teaching process and academic development - "Oily rag" or "winged messenger": the role of the developer in multiprofessional teams -- The role of the tutor in blended e-learning: experiences from interprofessional education -- Modeling best practices in web-based academic development -- A reflection on teachers' experience as e-learners -- Opening online academic development programmes to international perspectives and dialogue -- Embedding e-learning in further education -- Section II: Accessibility in e-learning - Access and accessibility in e-learning -- E-learning for all? Maximizing the impact of multimedia resources for learners with disabilities. Section III: Designing e-learning and e-teaching experiences - Enhancing students' transition to university through online preinduction courses -- A methodology for integrating information technology in software engineering education -- Using technology in research methods teaching -- Instructional design for class-based and computer-mediated learning: creating the right blend for student-centered learning -- Online communities of inquiry in higher education -- Using multipoint audio-conferencing with teaching students: balancing technological potential with practical challenges -- The alliance of problem-based learning, technology, and leadership -- Section IV: Online assessment - The use of online role play in preparing for assessment -- Mastering the online summative assessment life cycle. 
<br/><br/> Presents international practices in the development and use of applied e-learning and e-teaching in the classroom in order to enhance student experience, add value to teaching practices, and illuminate best practices in the area of e-assessment. Provides insight into e-learning and e-teaching practices while exploring the roles of academic staff in adoption and application. 
<br/><br/><br/>Electronic reproduction. <br/>Farmington Hills, Mi : <br/>Gale. <br/>Available via World Wide Web. 
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<br/><br/><br/>Mode of access: Internet. 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>9781599048178 (electronic book) 9781599048147 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Universities and colleges--Computer networks.<br/>Internet in higher education.<br/>Education, Higher--Computer-assisted instruction.<br/>Information technology.<br/>Educational technology.