Teaching in Blended Learning Environments: Creating and Sustaining Communities of Inquiry (Issues in Distance Education)

Norman D. Vaughan

ISBN 10: 1927356474 / ISBN 13: 9781927356470

Published by AU Press, Canada, EDMONTON, 2013

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Teaching in Blended Leaning Environments provides acoherent framework in which to explore the transformative concept ofblended learning. Blended learning can be defined as the organicintegration of thoughtfully selected and complementary face-to-face andonline approaches and technologies. A direct result of thetransformative innovation of virtual communication and online learningcommunities, blended learning environments have created new ways forteachers and students to engage, interact, and collaborate. The authorsargue that this new learning environment necessitates significant roleadjustments for instructors and generates a need to understand theaspects of teaching presence required of deep and meaningful learningoutcomes. Built upon the theoretical framework of the Community of Inquiry the premise that higher education is both a collaborative andindividually constructivist learning experience the authorspresent seven principles that provide a valuable set of tools forharnessing the opportunities for teaching and learning availablethrough technology. Focusing on teaching practices related to thedesign, facilitation, direction and assessment of blended learningexperiences, Teaching in Blended Learning Environmentsaddresses the growing demand for improved teaching in highereducation. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Teaching in Blended Learning Environments: Creating and Sustaining Communities of Inquiry (Issues in Distance Education)
• Publisher: AU Press, Canada, EDMONTON
• Publication Date: 2013
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1927356474
• ISBN 13: 9781927356470
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Very Good
• Weight: 100 grams

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Synopsis

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.

About the Author

Norman D. Vaughan is a professor in the Department of Education at Mount Royal University. He is co-author of Teaching in Blended Learning Environments: Creating and Sustaining Communities of Inquiry, and Blended Learning in Higher Education. In addition, he is the co-founder of the Blended Online Design Network, a founding member of the Community of Inquiry Research Group, and the associate editor of the International Journal of Mobile and Blended Learning.