Teaching in Blended Learning Environments
Creating and Sustaining Communities of Inquiry
9781927356470
Distributed for Athabasca University Press
Teaching in Blended Learning Environments
Creating and Sustaining Communities of Inquiry
Teaching in Blended Leaning Environments provides a coherent framework in which to explore the transformative concept of blended learning. Blended learning can be defined as the organic integration of thoughtfully selected and complementary face-to-face and online approaches and technologies. A direct result of the transformative innovation of virtual communication and online learning communities, blended learning environments have created new ways for teachers and students to engage, interact, and collaborate. The authors argue that this new learning environment necessitates significant role adjustments for instructors and generates a need to understand the aspects of teaching presence required of deep and meaningful learning outcomes.
Table of Contents
List of Tables – vii
List of Figures – viii
Preface – 1
1. Conceptual Framework – 7
2. Design – 19
3. Facilitation – 45
4. Direct Instruction – 63
5. Assessment – 81
6. Technology – 97
7. Conclusion – 121
Appendix – 127
References – 131
Index – 139Be the first to know
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