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Blended Learning in Higher Education Framework, Principles, and Guidelines


Free Download Blended Learning in Higher Education: Framework, Principles, and Guidelines By D. Randy Garrison, Norman D. Vaughan(auth.)
2007 | 245 Pages | ISBN: 0787987700 | PDF | 3 MB
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 EducationOutlines 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 Content: Chapter 1 Introduction (pages 1-11): Chapter 2 Community of Inquiry and Blended Learning (pages 13-30): Chapter 3 Designing Blended Learning to Create a Community of Inquiry (pages 31-48): Chapter 4 Community of Inquiry for Faculty Development (pages 49-67): Chapter 5 Scenarios (pages 69-83): Chapter 6 Guidelines (pages 85-104): Chapter 7 Strategies and Tools (pages 105-141): Chapter 8 The Future (pages 143-155):

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Essentials for Blended Learning, 2nd Edition A Standards-Based Guide Ed 2


Free Download Jared Stein, "Essentials for Blended Learning, 2nd Edition: A Standards-Based Guide Ed 2"
English | ISBN: 1138486329 | 2020 | 202 pages | EPUB, PDF | 8 MB + 10 MB
Essentials for Blended Learning provides a practical, streamlined approach for creating effective learning experiences by blending online activities and the best of face-to-face teaching. Effective blended learning requires rethinking of teaching practices and a redesign of course structure. Suitable for instructors in any content area, this book simplifies these difficult challenges without neglecting important opportunities to transform teaching. The revised second edition is more streamlined and easier to use, and includes more real-world examples of blended teaching and learning, the latest technologies, and additional research-based learning activities.

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Blended Learning


Free Download Anthony G. Picciano, "Blended Learning"
English | ISBN: 041563251X | 2013 | 376 pages | EPUB, PDF | 5 MB + 5 MB
Blended learning, which combines the strength of face-to-face and technology-enhanced learning, is increasingly being seen as one of the most important vehicles for education reform today. Blended learning allows both teacher and learner access to radically increased possibilities for understanding how we transmit and receive information, how we interact with others in educational settings, how we build knowledge, and how we assess what we have taught or learned.

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Blended Learning Tools for Teaching and Training (Facet Publications


Free Download Barbara Allan, "Blended Learning: Tools for Teaching and Training (Facet Publications "
English | ISBN: 1856046141 | 2007 | 192 pages | PDF | 1154 KB
This essential guide should be on the desk of any library and information professional, records manager, archivist or knowledge manager involved in planning and introducing an ERM system, whether in a public or private sector organization. Information professionals currently face the challenge of providing end-user education and staff training to very large and diverse groups, whilst integrating the use of ICT into their teaching. But there seems to be a tendency within the literature to focus solely on face-to-face learning or on e-learning, and this is a lost opportunity.

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Comparative Blended Learning Practices and Environments


Free Download Eugenia M W Ng, "Comparative Blended Learning Practices and Environments"
English | 2009 | pages: 465 | ISBN: 1605668524 | PDF | 8,0 mb
With the advent of new technologies, more convenient and effective ways of learning are being adopted. However, despite the growing advancements there remains a lack of literature in applications of using these technology teaching approaches. Comparative Blended Learning Practices and Environments offers in-depth analysis of new technologies in blended learning that promote creativity, critical thinking, and meaningful learning. This advanced publication combines expert perspectives from international scholars enabling researchers, academicians, and practitioners to devise innovative Web-based learning approaches.

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