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Foreword

CHAPTER 1: BLENDED LEARNING

The Growth of Blended Learning

What is Blended Learning?

Blended Learning Uses

Benefits of Blended Learning

Making Blended Learning Work

Conclusion

Scenario: A blended learning programme for teachers

Reflection Questions

Resources for Further Reading

CHAPTER 2 : THEORIES SUPPORTING BLENDED LEARNING

Introduction

Using Theory to Support Blended Learning Practice

The Complex Adaptive Blended Learning System

The Community of Inquiry Theoretical Framework in Blended Learning

Creating a Community of Inquiry: What the Research Tells Us

Seven Blended Learning Structures in Education

Blended Learning as Technology-Enabled Learning in the Classroom

Conclusion

Resources for Further Reading

CHAPTER 3 : SUCCESSFUL BLENDED LEARNING

Introduction

Preparing for Blended Learning

Consider the Creation of Individual Blended Learning Designs

Purposefully Integrate In-Class and Online Activities

Preparing Students for Blended Learning

Teaching Principles that Support Blended Learning

Conclusion

Reflection Questions

Resources for Further Reading

CHAPTER 4: DESIGNING FOR BLENDED LEARNING

Introduction

Institutions and Blended Learning

Understand Enticers and Barriers to Blended Learning

Peer-Review Instructional Design and Blended Course Development Plans

Writing Learning Objectives and Learning Outcomes

Consider How Subject Matter May Influence Blended Learning

Student Needs Assessment

Aligning Assessment and Learning Objectives

Conclusion

Reflection Questions

CHAPTER 5: TECHNOLOGIES FOR BLENDED LEARNING

Introduction

Technology in Education: An Expanded Definition

A Note on Technological Change and Obsolescence

Learning Management Systems

Web Conferencing

Digital Textbooks

Blogs and Wikis

Technology in Education: An Expanded Definition

Simulations, Serious Games and Virtual Worlds

E-portfolios

Conclusion

Reflection Questions

CHAPTER 6: DEVELOPMENT OF BLENDED LEARNING

Introduction

The Role and Common Features of a Learning Management System

Create Learning Activities Based on Blended Learning Best Practices

Customize as Needed for Context and Learners in Every Design

Finding, Using and Creating Open Educational Resources

Identify Useful Sources of OER

Learning Assessment Strategies Available in Blended Learning

Conclusion

Reflection Questions

Resources for Further Reading

CHAPTER 7: SYNCHRONOUS AND ASYNCHRONOUS ACTIVITIES AND

EXAMPLES

Introduction

Synchronous Activities for Blended Learning

Examples of Synchronous Activities for Models of Blended Learning

Asynchronous Activities for Blended Learning

Examples of Asynchronous Activities for Models of Blended Learning

Balancing the Practical Implications of Synchronous and Asynchronous Activities

Preparing to Design for Learning through Synchronous and Asynchronous Activities

Conclusion

Reflection Questions

Resources for Further Reading

CHAPTER 8: EVALUATING SUCCESSFUL BLENDED LEARNING

Introduction

Models for Evaluating the Design and Delivery of Blended Learning

Blended Course Learn-ability Evaluation Checklist

Using Community of Inquiry Indicators to Assess Presence in Blended Learning

Preparing for Evaluating Blended Learning Design

Conclusion

Reflection Questions

Resources for Further Reading

REFERENCES

APPENDIX 1: Community of Inquiry Blended Learning Evaluation

APPENDIX 2: COLs Blended Learning Design Template

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