Essentials for Blended Learning : A Standards-Based Guide

Graham, Charles R., Stein, Jared

ISBN 10: 0415636167 / ISBN 13: 9780415636162

Published by Taylor & Francis Group, 2014

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Title: Essentials for Blended Learning : A ...

Publisher: Taylor & Francis Group

Publication Date: 2014

Binding: Soft cover

Condition: Very Good

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Synopsis:

Essentials for Blended Learning: A Standards-Based Guide provides a practical, streamlined approach for creating effective learning experiences by blending online activities and the best of face-to-face teaching.

This guide is:

Easy to use: Clear, jargon-free writing; illustrations; and references to online resources help readers understand concepts.

Streamlined: A simple but effective design process focuses on creating manageable activities for the right environment.

Practical: Real-world examples from different subject areas help teachers understand principles in context.

Contemporary: The variety of modern, connected technologies covered in the guide addresses a range of teaching challenges.

Forward-Looking: The approach bridges the gap between formal classroom learning and informal lifelong learning.

Standards-based: Guidelines and standards are based on current research in the field, relevant learning theories, and practitioner experiences.

Effective blended learning requires significant rethinking of teaching practices and a fundamental redesign of course structure. Essentials for Blended Learning: A Standards-Based Guide simplifies these difficult challenges without neglecting important opportunities to transform teaching. This guide is suitable for teachers in any content area.

Please visit www.essentialsforblended.com for additional resources.

About the Author:

Jared Stein is Vice President of Research and Education at Instructure.
 
Charles R. Graham is an Associate Professor of Instructional Psychology & Technology at Brigham Young University.  He also currently serves as the Associate Dean for the David O. McKay School of Education.