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

Pick one of these:

• 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

Constructivist Design

Related entries: 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 entries: 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