Enhanced by Technology

	Enhanced by Technology -Not Diminished- A Practical Guide to Effective, Distance Communication Diane E. Howard, Ph.D. University of Mary Hardin-Baylor Copyright © 2002 McGraw-Hill New York ISBN 0072863617
	Based on scholarly research, this book is universally helpful to all who want to use e-technologies well for effective communication. It has interesting history, anecdotes, and practical step-by-step guidance concerning how to effectively communicate via e-mail, e-communities, social e-media, e-networks, Web sites, blogs, distance education, videoconferences, videostreams, Webcasts, audioconferences, e-publications, and e-job interviews. This text provides guidance for teaching effective distance communication. It involves the following; action research, student inquiry, critical thinking, authentic learning, and multiculturalism. At this time these teaching strategies are promoted at all educational levels. It provides correct spellings and capitalization style for e-technology and internet terms. Although it has been written primarily for university students, the curriculum in this text is being adjusted and utilized by instructors of all ages. This book can be purchased from the UMHB bookstore, (254) 295-4628; from McGraw-Hill, 1.800.338.3987, or from online book dealers. To request an examination, complimentary copy for teaching, contact McGraw-Hill at 1-800-338-3987 or request it online. Outside of the U.S.A. the book may be requested by telephone, 440.207.176 7000 in the UK. McGraw-Hill Education Europe, Middle East & Africa, McGraw-Hill Education Customer Services can be contacted in the following ways: Shoppenhangers Road, Maidenhead, Berkshire, SL6 2QL, UK; Customer Services Telephone & Fax Orders: +44 (0)1628 502720, Queries: +44 (0)1628 502500, Fax: +44 (0)1628 635895 , Customer Services e-mail Orders: emea_orders@mcgraw-hill.com , Queries: emea_queries@mcgraw-hill.com, or General enquiries: helpline_maidenhead@mcgraw-hill.com.
BOOKS AND ARTICLE REVIEWS Reviews by Maggie McVay Lynch, Editor World Association for Online Education http://www.waoe.org/communication/webframe5-october.htm Enhanced by Technology--Not Diminished by Diane Howard, McGraw-Hill Custom Publishing (2003) This book...begins with an introduction to the nature of technology today, and each subsequent chapter contains a combination of historical information, specific checklists for effective use of the technology, and personal anecdotes from Dr. Howard's experience. Chapters include: websites, e-mail, virtual groups/communities, distance education, videoconferences and audio conferences. There are also three appendices with handy reference material such as the glossary of terms provided by Arun Tripathi, the section on copyrighting online materials, and even on threaded discussions, videostreams, webcasts, and even includes a section on e-job interviews. Contact Dr. Howard dhoward@vvm.com On-Site and/or Distance Communication Consultation See other resources for effective distance communication. Professional Resume \| Professional Vitae \| Performance Resume \| Prof. Network Perform./Comm. Curricula \| Perf. St. Syllabi \| Public Speaking/Presenting \| Professional Projects Professional Communication Guidelines \| Prof. Role Modeling \| Publications/Presentations Performances of Autobio. & Lit. \| Professional Programs\| Productions Performance Studies Students/Alum/Assoc. \| Photos/Video/Audio \| Home