Preparing Learners for e-Learning

George M. Piskurich is a consultant whose areas of expertise include learning in systems design, and management development. His projects include designing e-learning and self-directed learning programs for international companies. He is the former director of training and development for REVCO, former director of training and development for Mount Sinai Medical Center, and a former professor at North Carolina State University. He is the author of numerous books including Instructional Design (Pfeiffer) and Self-Directed Learning: A Practical Guide to Design (Jossey-Bass).

• Introduction. 1. Preparing e-Learners for Self-Directed Learning(Huey B. Long). 2. Identifying Learners Who Are Ready fore-Learning and Supporting Their Success (Lucy M. Guglielmino andPaul J. Guglielmino). 3. Utilizing Learning Guides to Maximize e-LearningPreparedness at Motorola (Richard Durr). 4. Utilizing a Classroom Approach to PrepareLearners for e-Learning (George M. Piskurich and Janet F.Piskurich). 5. Preparation for e-Learning: A View from aCorporate Learning Leader (Rick Rabideau). 6. Organizational Best Practices for Preparinge-Learners (Jim Moshinskie). 7. Preparing and Supporting e-Learners: TheOrganizational Change Imperative (Ronnie Kurchner-Hawkins). 8. The Roles of the Learner and the Instructor ine-Learning (George Siemens and Stephen Yurkiw). 9. The e-Learning Instructor: Creator of CollegialEnvironments and Facilitator of Autonomous Learning (Paul B. Carrand Michael K. Ponton). 10. Preparing Your Learners for My e-Learning: Ane-Learning Vendor's Point of View (Terrence R.Redding). 11. From the Learner's Perspective: Thee-Learners. About the Editor. Index.