Blended Learning in Higher Education
Framework, Principles, and Guidelines
Published on 5. January 2012
Software
Other digital
272 pages
978-1-118-26955-8 (ISBN)
Description
This groundbreaking book offers a down-to-earth resource for the practical application of blended learning in higher education as well as a comprehensive examination of the topic. Well-grounded in research, Blended Learning in Higher Education clearly demonstrates how the blended learning approach embraces the traditional values of face-to-face teaching and integrates the best practices of online learning. This approach has proven to both enhance and expand the effectiveness and efficiency of teaching and learning in higher education across disciplines. In this much-needed book, authors D. Randy Garrison and Norman D. Vaughan present the foundational research, theoretical framework, scenarios, principles, and practical guidelines for the redesign 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 the implementation of blended learning designs Presents six illustrative scenarios of blended learning design 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)More details
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 250 mm
Width: 150 mm
Thickness: 15 mm
Weight
666 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-118-26955-8 (9781118269558)
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Schweitzer Classification
Persons
D. Randy Garrison is a professor and director of the Teaching & Learning Centre at the University of Calgary. Norman D. Vaughan is an instructor and coordinator of the blended 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 Inquiry 31 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 Planning Document 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 Course Outline 205 Appendix 10. Sample Blended Learning Course Outline 207 Appendix 11. Sample Assessment Rubric for an e-Portfolio Assignment 219 References 223 Index 233