Essential reading in educational technology

The list of essential reading

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On-line books and articles

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Research handbooks

• Jonassen David H. (ed.) (2003), Handbook of Research on Educational Communications and Technology, 2nd edition.
  • This is an excellent reader written by top experts in the field. However, DSchneider does not recommend buying it. Become a member of AECT and get free access to the on-line version + 2 free journals.
  • A third edition is under preparation

• Mayer, Richard, E. (ed.) (2005). The Cambridge Handbook of Multimedia Learning, Cambridge University Press, ISBN 0521547512
  • The reference on multi-media learning. As a simpler alternative for practicioners, consider Clark and Meyer (2003), below.

• Reigeluth (ed.) (1999). Instructional-Design Theories and Models: A New Paradigm of Instructional Theory, Vol. 2 (Instructional Design Theories & Models), Lawrence Erlbaum Associates. ISBN 0805828591
  • This also one of the most cited readers with well written articles.
  • A third edition is under preparation

Textbooks for educational technology students and practitioners

General

• Reiser Robert A. and John V. Dempsey (eds). (2006). Trends and Issues in Instructional Design and Technology, 2nd edition. Prentice Hall. ISBN: 0131708058
  • This book defines and describes in short chapters the converging fields of instructional design, educational / instructional technology, learning theory and performance technology. In particular section 2 with articles by Driscoll, Jonassen, Hannafin, Merril, Merriënboer is worth buying it.

Multimedia

• Alessi, Stephen. M. & Trollop, Stanley. R., (2001) Multimedia for Learning (3rd Edition), Pearson Allyn & Bacon, ISBN 0-205-27691-1.
  • This is probably the best overall introductory textbook for interactive multimedia educational technology and related instructional design issues, but it is weak regarding in CMC, including e-learning).

• Clark Ruth Colvin and Richard E. Mayer (2003). E-Learning and the Science of Instruction: Proven Guidelines for Consumers and Designers of Multimedia Learning, Pfeiffer, ISBN 0787960519
  • A very good book if you are interested in e-learning content design. R. E. Meyer is a top researcher in multimedia presentation and animation

Pedagogy

• Joyce, B., Weil, M., Calhoun, E. : Models of teaching, 6th edition, Allyn & Bacon, 2000. ISBN 0205389279.
  • This book is more difficult reading, but it is one of the best introductions to various pedagogical strategies to be useèd inside and outside classrooms.

Instructional Systems Design

Related entry: Instructional design

• Morrison Gary R., Steven M. Ross, Jerrold E. Kemp (2004), Designing Effective Instruction, 4th edition, Wiley, ISBN 0471216518
  • This book is an introduction to "main-stream" instructional design.

• Dick, Walter O, Lou Carey & James O Carey (1994). Systematic Design of Instruction (6th edition).Allyn & Bacon. ISBN 0205412742
  • Pick either Morrison (above) or this

• Gustafson Kent and Robert Maribe Branch (2002), Survey of Instructional Development Models, 4th edition, Eric Clearinghouse on Information, ISBN 0937597554
  • Probably the best short overview book you can find, recommended by DSchneider. PS: It is not clear to me whether there is a long and a short version. Mine has 71 pages and it was cheap.
  • Related entries: Instructional design method

Constructivist Design

Related entry: constructivism (follow the links for various flavors)

• Jonassen David H. , Jane Howland, Joi Moore, and Rose M. Marra (2002), Learning to Solve Problems with Technology: A Constructivist Perspective (2nd Edition). Prentice Hall, ISBN 0130484032

• Jonassen David H. (2005). Modeling with Technology: Mindtools for Conceptual Change (3rd Edition), Prentice Hall, ISBN 0131703455

Project-oriented learning

Related entry: project-oriented learning (follow the links for various flavors)

• Morsund, David (2002) Project-based learning: Using Information Technology, 2nd edition, ISTE. ISBN 1-56484-196-0
  • Related entries: Moursund project-based learning model

• Uden, Lorna and Chris Beaumont (2005). Technology and Problem-Based Learning, Information Science Publishing, ISBN 1591407443

• Markham, Thom et al. (2003), Project Based Learning Handbook, Buck Institute for Education, ISBN 0974034304