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eLearning books and resources

for the online educator

The following bibliography of resources
was inspired by and adapted from suggestions in the Linked-In discussion "Best book for beginning instructional designers" initiated by Fran Basche.

If a title seems useful to you, you are encouraged to research reviews and outlets online: Good Reads, Pfeiffer, ELearning Guild as well as authors' own Websites.

Many "delivery" options are also available including
Googlebooks, Kindle, print paperback and hardcover editions.

• Allen, Michael. Design of E-Learning. Paperback (2007) (an annual series...)
• Allen, Michael, Michael Allen's (2002) Guide to E-Learning: Building Interactive, Fun, and Effective Learning Programs for Any Company John Wiley and Sons, Inc.
• Calfee, R. C., & Valencia, R. R. (1991). APA guide to preparing manuscripts for journal publication. Washington, DC: American Psychological Association.
• Carliner, Saul, Shank, Patti (2008) The E-Learning Handbook. A. Comprehensive Guide to On­line Learning. Pfeiffer hardcover eBook
• Carliner, Saul, Shank, Patti (2008) The E-Learning Handbook: Past Promises, Present Challenges Pfeiffer hardcover
• Clark, Ruth Colvin,Mayer, Richard E. (2007). e-Learning and the Science of Instruction: Proven Guidelines for Consumers and Designers of Multimedia Learning. Hardcover (2002) and Kindle (2007)
• Clark, Ruth C. Clark, Lyons, Chopeta (2010) Graphics for Learning: Proven Guidelines for Planning, Designing, and Evaluating Visuals in Training Materials Pfeiffer Essential Resources for Training and HR Professionals, hardcover Kindle, paperback
• Dick, Walter. Carey, Lou. Carey, James O. (2008) Systematic Design of Instruction, The, Allyn & Bacon, book
• Fee, Kenneth (2009) Delivering E-Learning: A Complete Strategy for Design, Application and Assessment, Kogan Page hardcover
• Hodell, Chuck. (2000) ISD: From the Ground Up A No-Nonsense Approach to Instructional Design " American Society for Training & Development, paperback and Kindle
• Horton, William (2006) E-Learning by Design John Wiley and Sons, Inc paperback
• Hunter, Dale, Bailey, Anne, Taylor, Bill (1995) The art of facilitation: How to create group synergy, paperback
• Leshin, Cynthia B. Pollock, Joellyn. Reigeluth, Charles M. (1992) Instructional design strategies and tactics, Educational Technology, Englewood Cliffs, N.J.
• Mager, R.F. (1984). Preparing Instructional Objectives: A Critical Tool in the Development of Effective Instruction. Belmont, CA: David S. Lake.
• Shank, Patti, Sitze, Amy (2004) Making Sense of Online Learning: A Guide for Beginners and the Truly Skeptical. paperback
• Shank, Patti, (2007) The Online Learning Idea Book: 95 Proven Ways to Enhance Technology-Based and Blended Learning. Paperback
• Smith, Patricia L. (2004), Instructional Design.Wiley/Jossey-Bass Education. paperback
• Williams, Robin P. (2003) The Non-Designer's Design Book. Peachpit Press.paperback

Journals/organizations

• Learning Solutions Magazine
  a publication of the eLearning Guild
• The E-Learning Guild
  "..the oldest and most trusted source of information, networking, and community for e-Learning Professionals"
• IT Training Magazine
  "..he only UK magazine dedicated to the IT training market"
• American Society of Training and Development
  "world's largest association dedicated to workplace learning and performance professionals"
• Tech Trends Linking Research and Practice to Improve Learning
  Association for Educational Communications and Technology
  "..a professional association of thousands of educators and others whose activities are directed toward improving instruction through technology."
• EDUCAUSE
  "..a nonprofit association whose mission is to advance higher education by promoting the intelligent use of information technology."
• ISTE: International Society for Technology in Education
  "..advances excellence in learning and teaching through innovative and effective uses of technology."

Curricular guides and resources:

Using feedback in the classroom | Teaching critical thinking | Bloom's taxonomy |
Teaching with questioning | The Socratic Method | Preparing guided notes |
A curricular idea! | Curricular resources and guides |
Learning Exercises & Games | Exploring learning styles |
Constructing true/false tests | Constructing multiple choice tests |
Constructing essay exams | Cross language resources including digital translators |
Online Learning/eLearning books and resources for teachers