1. Introduction. Naming the field ; What is role play? ; How can technology be used in role play? ; What is online role play? ; Online role play and blended e-learning ; Outline of the book
1. Games, simulations and role plays. Educational rationale ; Games, simulations and role plays ; Simulation triad ; Summary
2. Examples of role-based e-learning. Two examples implemented in a learning management system ; Four similar designs implemented on the Fablusi platform ; Four similar designs implemented on the SIMPLE platform ; Two examples implemented in second life or virtual worlds ; Two examples for schools ; Three examples in the round table discussion format ; Summary
3. Designing online role plays. Learner perspective using learning design sequence ; Educator perspective using design space framework ; Summary
4. Designing the problem. The design space ; Being a designer ; Designing a problem ; Summary
5. Designing the rules and roles. Rules ; Roles ; Design glitches - not everything goes according to plan ; Summary
6. Moderating online role play. What does "moderating" mean? ; Developing a personal style as a moderator ; Modes of learning-for participants ; Modes of action-for the moderator ; Preparing for success-anticipating problems ; Summary
7. Platforms for online role play. History of online role play and platforms ; Considerations when selecting a platform ; Exploring how platforms assist the role play process ; Technology underpinning online role play platforms ; Summary. 8. Assessing learning in online role play. Example online role plays for this chapter ; Beginning with "the end in mind" ; What is assessment? ; Why assess it all? ; Principles for assessing role-based e-learning ; Assessment modes in role-based e-learning ; Planning ahead ; How does role-based e-learning make assessment an enjoyable experience? ; Incorporating lifelong learning and continuous improvement ; Summary
9. Evaluating and researching online role play. Focus of evaluation ; Focus groups ; User statistics and tracking ; Participant survey ; Analysis of learning outcomes ; Researching role-based e-learning ; Research agenda for role-based e-learning ; Summary
10. Future trends for role-based e-learning ; Technology trends ; Educators ; Learners ; Concluding remarks.
