The activities in this cookbook draw on research and good practice in online course design to provide recipes - concise and specific instructions and examples - for adding asynchronous activities to a course. Meaningful interaction between students and instructors is a key ingredient in all of these recipes.

The introductory chapter defines CALL (Computer Assisted Language Learning) and presents the principles and guidelines on which to build CALL practice. The first part of the book (chapters 2–3) presents ways that using computers can enhance skill learning and practice, and the second part (chapters 4–6) takes a more holistic view of CALL as it presents complementary activities for problem solving, collaboration, communication, and production. Chapters 7–10 examine other issues in CALL such as content-based teaching, teacher development, assessment, and limitations. The examples presented throughout the book span language modes, content areas, and student language levels, and they are built on the belief that language works through real activities.

Schneider, Jenifer. (2016). The Inside, Outside, and Upside Downs of Children’s Literature: From Poets and Pop-Ups to Princesses and Porridge. Open Education Resources. https://louis.oercommons.org/courses/the-inside-outside-and-upside-downs-of-children-s-literature-from-poets-and-pop-ups-to-princesses-and-porridge The following links of ancillary materials were adapted to support teacher preparation and children's literature courses for Elementary and Early Childhood Education majors. 

Cohort Block 5 covering adopting, adapting, and creating OER; attribution and citation, and open pedagogy. 

Cohort block 6 covering finding collaborators for your open education efforts and sharing open education with others.

This touches on finding collaborators for your open education efforts and sharing open education with others.

This is a review of Communication in the Real World: An Introduction to Communication Studies by Casey Merrell a speech instructor at River Parishes Community College.  The link to the book can be found here: https://louis.oercommons.org/courses/communication-in-the-real-world-an-introduction-to-communication-studies

This is a review of Core Concepts of Marketing: https://louis.oercommons.org/courses/core-concepts-of-marketing/view completed by Cassie Ditt, Assistant Professor of Marketing at McNeese State University.

This book provides an updated look at issues that comprise the online learning experience creation process. As online learning evolves, the lines and distinctions between various classifications of courses has blurred and often vanished. Classic elements of instructional design remain relevant at the same time that newer concepts of learning experience are growing in importance. However, problematic issues new and old still have to be addressed. This handbook explores many of these topics for new and experienced designers alike, whether creating traditional online courses, open learning experiences, or anything in between.

Table of Contents
Introduction
Chapter 1: Overview of Online Courses
Chapter 2: Basic Philosophies
Chapter 3: Institutional Courses
Chapter 4: Production Timelines and Processes
Chapter 5: Effective Practices
Chapter 6: Creating Effective Course Activities
Chapter 7: Creating Effective Course Content
Chapter 8: Open Educational Resources
Chapter 9: Assessment and Grading Issues
Chapter 10: Creating Quality Videos
Chapter 11: Utilizing Social Learning in Online Courses
Chapter 12: Mindfulness in Online Courses
Chapter 13: Advanced Course Design
Chapter 14: Marketing of an Online Course

Our purpose in this book is twofold. First, we introduce the basic skill set and knowledge base used by practicing instructional designers. We do this through chapters contributed by experts in the field who have either academic, research-based backgrounds, or practical, on-the-job experience (or both). Our goal is that students in introductory instructional design courses will be able to use this book as a guide for completing a basic instructional design project. We also hope the book is useful as a ready resource for more advanced students or others seeking to develop their instructional design knowledge and skills.

Table of Contents
Introduction
Part I. Instructional Design Practice
Understanding
1. Becoming a Learning Designer
2. Designing for Diverse Learners
3. Conducting Research for Design
4. Determining Environmental and Contextual Needs
5. Conducting a Learner Analysis Exploring
6. Problem Framing
7. Task and Content Analysis
8. Documenting Instructional Design Decisions Creating
9. Generating Ideas
10. Instructional Strategies
11. Instructional Design Prototyping Strategies Evaluating
12. Design Critique
13. The Role of Design Judgment and Reflection in Instructional Design
14. Instructional Design Evaluation
15. Continuous Improvement of Instructional Materials

Part II. Instructional Design Knowledge
Sources of Design Knowledge
16. Learning Theories
17. The Role of Theory in Instructional Design
18. Making Good Design Judgments via the Instructional Theory Framework
19. The Nature and Use of Precedent in Designing
20. Standards and Competencies for Instructional Design and Technology Professionals Instructional Design Processes
21. Design Thinking
22. Robert Gagné and the Systematic Design of Instruction
23. Designing Instruction for Complex Learning
24. Curriculum Design Processes
25. Agile Design Processes and Project Management Designing Instructional Activities
26. Designing Technology-Enhanced Learning Experiences
27. Designing Instructional Text
28. Audio and Video Production for Instructional Design Professionals
29. Using Visual and Graphic Elements While Designing Instructional Activities
30. Simulations and Games
31. Designing Informal Learning Environments
32. The Design of Holistic Learning Environments
33. Measuring Student Learning Design Relationships
34. Working With Stakeholders and Clients
35. Leading Project Teams
36. Implementation and Instructional Design

This is a review of Deutsch im Blick: https://louis.oercommons.org/courses/deutsch-im-blick completed by Caroline Huey, Associate Professor of Germanic Studies, the University of Louisiana at Lafayette.

This class discusses the economic aspects of current issues in education, using both economic theory and econometric and institutional readings. Topics include discussion of basic human capital theory, the growing impact of education on earnings and earnings inequality, statistical issues in determining the true rate of return to education, the labor market for teachers, implications of the impact of computers on the demand for worker skills, the effectiveness of mid-career training for adult workers, the roles of school choice, charter schools, state standards and educational technology in improving K-12 education, and the issue of college financial aid.

This course provides an orientation to 21st century teaching that includes legal and organizational aspects of public education; history and philosophy of education; and provides insights to support the educational needs of diverse students in their learning environment. Specific topics covered can be found in the course schedule. The course was developed by Dr. Stacie Austin and Dr. Amy L. Weems- University of Louisiana Monroe.

Dr. Gary Ackerman, an educational technology specialist with decades of experience in K-12, community college, and faculty development has released Efficacious Technology Management: A Guide for School Leaders. This is his second book, and it is available under a Creative Commons license.

Table of Contents
Introduction

Chapter 1: Information Technology, Society, and Schools
Chapter 2: Technology-Rich Teaching & Learning
Chapter 3: Access to Sufficient Computing Devices
Chapter 4: IT Networks
Chapter 5: Web Services
Chapter 6: Technology Support Systems
Chapter 7: Discourse, Design, Data
Chapter 8: Understanding Change
Conclusion
References

Dr. Gary Ackerman, an educational technology specialist with decades of experience in K-12, community college, and faculty development has released Efficacious Technology Management: A Guide for School Leaders. This is his second book, and it is available under a Creative Commons license.

This book is the result of a co-design project in a class in the Masters of Education program at the University of Calgary. The course, and the resulting book, focus primarily on the safe and ethical use of technology in digital learning environments. The course was organized according to four topics based on Farrow’s (2016) Framework for the Ethics of Open Education.

Table of Contents
Part I: Underlying Ethical Issues and Value of Technologies: Artificial Intelligence, Social Networking Services, 3D Printing
Chapter 1: Ethical Considerations When Using Artificial Intelligence-Based Assistive Technologies in Education
Chapter 2: Beware: Be Aware - The Ethical Implications of Teachers Who Use Social Networking Sites (SNSs) to Communicate
Chapter 3: From Consumers to Prosumers: How 3D Printing is Putting Us in the Driver’s Seat for Creation and the Ethical Considerations that Accompany this Shift.

Part II: Promoting Equity in Personalized Learning Contexts: Academic Resource Sharing, Adaptive Learning Systems, STEM, Assistive Technologies
Chapter 4: Ethical Issues in Academic Resource Sharing
Chapter 5: Adaptive Learning Systems in Modern Classrooms
Chapter 6: STEM Beyond the Acronym: Ethical Considerations in Standardizing STEM Education in K-12
Chapter 7: Considerations of Equitable Standards in the Implementation of Assistive Technology

Part III: Nurturing Ethical Awareness in Institutional Contexts: Admissions and Communications
Chapter 8: Who Gets In? Examining Ethics and Equity in Post-Secondary Admissions
Chapter 9: To What Extent Does Fake News Influence Our Ability to Communicate in Learning Organizations?

The purpose of this text is to provide students with an introduction to the field of Instructional Design and building upon skills that will help the novice designer become more effective in their professional career. This text will go beyond theory to discuss such topics as recommended skillsets and traits for designers, the importance of cultivating strong communication and leadership skills and how to incorporate emotional intelligence into your wheelhouse of professional skills. In addition, tips on the management of projects as well as the instructional design process will be discussed. In an effort to broaden the concept of the instructional design profession, you will find sections devoted to instructional design in various professional venues, (i.e., consulting, educational {higher education and K-12}).

In the educational realm of instructional design, one current topic among designers is how to incorporate openly licensed material into instructional texts. We will provide a section on open educational resources and licensing to assist you in becoming knowledgeable on best practices and dealing with cutting edge initiatives in the educational world.

Effective instructional designers should be able to speak comfortably in public in various venues whether it is a business meeting, training a small group of individuals, or, presenting at a large conference. For an instructional designer, it is important to hone these leadership skills and prepare yourself for the inevitable public speaking situation. This text will provide information on how to improve upon your public speaking skills.

This is a review of Exploring Public Speaking: 4th Edition by Casey Merrell a speech instructor at River Parishes Community College.  The link the book can be found here: https://louis.oercommons.org/courses/exploring-public-speaking-4th-edition

This is a review of A Foundation Course in Reading German: https://louis.oercommons.org/courses/a-foundation-course-in-reading-german, written by Caroline Huey, Associate Professor of German Studies, The University of Louisiana at Lafayette