In the light of the changes brought about by the Covid-19 pandemic, this book is essential reading, providing valuable insight into teaching economics both online and in a hybrid format.
Diverse in scope, Teaching Economics Online combines past experience with innovative ideas on how to design teaching and improve the overall learning experience whilst remaining inclusive, effective and resilient. Chapters include the use of new technology, such as AI and emerging accessibility features, within teaching, alongside how to deliver effective group-based and individual teaching. The book offers expert guidance on how to ensure successful assessments leading to a high quality online teaching experience for both the student and instructor.
The wide range of expert contributions will allow educators of economics at all levels to showcase their knowledge, resulting in a first-class educational format. Offering useful hints and tips, it is also useful for those teaching business and other areas where economics is prevalent.
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Fourteen papers explore how to create an online education environment conducive to learning, considering ways to make online learning more effective and inclusive and how to adapt from a traditional education approach to the particularities of teaching online. -- Journal of Economic Literature Elevate your online teaching with this comprehensive guide tailored specifically for economic educators. Written by a team of experienced experts, the book offers innovative and cutting edge strategies for boosting interaction, engagement, and inclusion in virtual classrooms. Whether you're new to teaching or a seasoned veteran, this manual is your essential companion for mastering the art of online instruction. -- Gail A. Hoyt, University of Kentucky, US University teachers of economics need research-based, practical advice on how to better deliver blended courses and to get on top of the challenges and opportunities provided by LLMs. This collection is spot-on. The authenticity of the classroom experience of the writers makes the essays compelling reading. -- Wendy Carlin, University College London, UK Teaching Economics Online is the best single source for instructors seeking guidance for online and hybrid teaching. In fact, all instructors, whether teaching online or face-to-face, will benefit from the books practical advice. Each chapter is rooted in learning science evidence, offering insights on assessment, equity, pedagogies, AI, and more. -- Mark Maier, Professor Economics Emeritus, Glendale Community College, California, US
Contents
Introduction to Teaching Economics Online xiv
PART I EFFECTIVE LEARNING IN AN ONLINE CLASSROOM
1 What does the literature say about learning online? 2
Flower Darby
2 Making learning stick in online education 18
Michael Enz
3 Revolutionizing teaching economics online with AI:
leveraging LLMs for enhanced communication, creativity,
and efficiency in education 32
Simon D. Halliday and James E. Tierney
4 Accessibility, inclusivity, and diversity in teaching
economics online 48
Fabio R. Aricņ and Paul D. Cowell
PART II CREATING AN ADAPTABLE LEARNING
ENVIRONMENT
5 Using an online multimedia group project to introduce
students to economics and their learning community 64
Parama Chaudhury and Cloda Jenkins
6 Moving metrics online: challenges, solutions, and practical advice 79
Alice Louise Kassens
7 Liberal arts education and the online context 93
Rebecca L. Moryl
8 Fostering inclusive excellence: designing effective
assessments for online education 110
Stefania Paredes Fuentes
PART III COLLABORATIVE LEARNING IN AN
ONLINE CLASSROOM
9 Experiments for teaching economics 133
Humberto Llavador
10 Teaching economics online using cases 148
Cloda Jenkins
11 Teaching online with Team-Based Learning 167
Phil Ruder
PART IV EXTRA- AND CO-CURRICULAR LEARNING ONLINE
12 A blended format for student conferences: the Explore
Econ case study 188
Ramin Nassehi
13 The Econ Games: building a virtual co-curricular
conference to create community and connect students 205
Abdullah Al-Bahrani, Darshak Patel, Daria Sevastianova
and Brandon J. Sheridan
14 Teaching economics to professional learners online 218
Parama Chaudhury and Cloda Jenkins
Edited by Abdullah Al-Bahrani, Professor of Economics, Haile College of Business, Northern Kentucky University, US, Parama Chaudhury, Professor, Department of Economics, University College London, UK and Brandon J. Sheridan, Associate Professor of Economics, Economics Department, Elon University, US
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