Character formation in online education: a guide for instructors, administrators, and accrediting agencies

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"Handy and practical, this user friendly book provides concrete tips and tools for growing learning communities in online courses that are marked by character growth in students--the kind of growth that is central to the mission of Christian higher education."--Back cover.;IntroductionPart 1 -- Starting off on the same page and the right foot1. Great professors author online courses that inspire2. The Image of God and learning communities3. Definitions: Coming to terms with termsPart 2 -- Designing a course geared toward character formation4. Working with a course designer5. Discussions: Meaningful dialogue that demands critical thinking6. Video conference: Maximum effect in the comfort of your own space7. Online class learning activities that impactPart 3 -- The big picture8. Assessing student learning and transformation IntroductionPart 1 -- Starting off on the same page and the right foot1. Great professors author online courses that inspire2. The Image of God and learning communities3. Definitions: Coming to terms with termsPart 2 -- Designing a course geared toward character formation4. Working with a course designer5. Discussions: Meaningful dialogue that demands critical thinking6. Video conference: Maximum effect in the comfort of your own space7. Online class learning activities that impactPart 3 -- The big picture8. Assessing student learning and transformation