Blended Learning in Higher Education
Framework, Principles, and Guidelines
Published on 9. September 2011
272 pages
978-1-118-18018-1 (ISBN)
Description
This groundbreaking book offers a down-to-earth resource for thepractical application of blended learning in higher education aswell as a comprehensive examination of the topic. Well-grounded inresearch, Blended Learning in Higher Education clearlydemonstrates how the blended learning approach embraces thetraditional values of face-to-face teaching and integrates the bestpractices of online learning. This approach has proven to bothenhance and expand the effectiveness and efficiency of teaching andlearning in higher education across disciplines.
In this much-needed book, authors D. Randy Garrison and NormanD. Vaughan present the foundational research, theoreticalframework, scenarios, principles, and practical guidelines for theredesign and transformation of the higher education curriculum.
Blended Learning in Higher Education
* Outlines seven blended learning redesign principles
* Explains the professional development issues essential to theimplementation of blended learning designs
* Presents six illustrative scenarios of blended learningdesign
* Contains practical guidelines to blended learning redesign
* Describes techniques and tools for engaging students
Reviews / Votes
"The authors have provided insights into the promise of blended learning, and educators can build upon their community of inquiry model to enhance their teaching practice." (Teachers College Record, 02/25/08)"Garrison and Vaughan have provided something both welcome andrare: practical advice about how to use technology in educationthat is grounded in a sound theoretical framework. The community ofinquiry theory is the basis for valuable guidance on blendingclassroom and distance learning for everyone facing the challengesand opportunities of using online technologies in highereducation." --Michael Grahame Moore, professor, The Pennsylvania StateUniversity, and editor, The American Journal of DistanceEducation "Blended Learning in Higher Education advocates thatleadership realize the potential for institutional transformationwhile providing fundamental practicality for faculty success.Garrison and Vaughan have made an invaluable contribution to thebroader community of inquiry for everyone committed to blendedlearning excellence." --Barbara E. Truman, director, Course Development and WebServices, University of Central Florida "This book will make every university professor andadministrator think about how they can improve the learningexperience. Not only is it well-rooted in theory, but it ispractical. The authors go through specific disciplines and how theymight use blended learning; they also map out pathways for success.This is a must-read for those interested in blendedlearning." --Dr. Frits Pannekoek, president, Athabasca University,Canada's Open University "This book will be a great practical resource for universityfaculty and administrators trying to implement blended learning attheir institutions. The wide range of real-world examples and clearguidelines will make it a powerful resource in the course redesignprocess." --Charles R. Graham, Brigham Young University "Blended Learning in Higher Education shows the way tothe future for higher education practitioners and policymakers. Ifyou are serious about your work in higher education, read thisbook." --Terry Evans, Faculty of Education, Deakin University,Australia "The Community of Inquiry is one of today's mostinfluential theoretical frameworks in online learningresearch. In Blended Learning in Higher Education,Garrison and Vaughan show that it is an extremely useful tool fordesigning blended learning experiences as well." --J. B. Arbaugh, University of Wisconsin Oshkosh "An impressive book reflecting Randy Garrison's and NormVaughan's considerable enthusiasm and experience of BlendedLearning. Read this if you really want to improve learning andteaching in higher education and share in Randy's and Norm'ssuccess." --Peter Bullen, University of Hertfordshire, UnitedKingdomMore details
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Framework, Principles, and Guidelines
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Persons
D. Randy Garrison is a professor and director of theTeaching & Learning Centre at the University of Calgary.
Norman D. Vaughan is an instructor and coordinator of theblended learning support program at the University of Calgary.
Content
Preface ix
The Authors xv
Part One: Community of Inquiry Framework 1
1. Introduction 3
2. Community of Inquiry and Blended Learning 13
3. Designing Blended Learning to Create a Community of Inquiry31
4. Community of Inquiry for Faculty Development 49
Part Two: Blended Learning in Practice 69
5. Scenarios 71
6. Guidelines 85
7. Strategies and Tools 105
8. The Future 143
Appendix 1. Organizational Change 157
Appendix 2. Project Proposal Form 173
Appendix 3. Redesign Guide for Blended Learning 177
Appendix 4. Blended Faculty Community of Inquiry PlanningDocument 181
Appendix 5. Student Survey Questionnaire 189
Appendix 6. Faculty Interview Questions 195
Appendix 7. Student Survey Results 197
Appendix 8. Faculty Interview Comments 201
Appendix 9. Template for Preparing a Blended Learning CourseOutline 205
Appendix 10. Sample Blended Learning Course Outline 207
Appendix 11. Sample Assessment Rubric for an e-PortfolioAssignment 219
References 223
Index 233
