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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.

160 pages | © 2013


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 – 139

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