This book presents a framework and specific techniques to help prepare instructors for teaching online at any level-middle school, high school, college, or the workplace. The book provides general guidelines, conceptual analysis, and practical tips about instructional practice online. Whether used by neophyte or experienced Web users, this book offers a big-picture approach and the orientation and perspective needed for teachers, trainers, and instructors to make the transition to Web-based instruction. Highlights of the book include: a historical perspective of online learning; discussion on transitioning from traditional classroom to online instruction; content delivery methods of lecture, demonstration, and panel; interaction methods of group discussion and questioning; and application methods of role-playing, case study, and simulation. Planning and evaluation sheets are included at the end of each chapter to assist the classroom practitioner in using the techniques included in this book. (Includes author and word index.) (AEF)