Full Description
Essentials for Blended Learningpractical, 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.
Contents
Introduction Chapter 1: Orientation to Blended Teaching and Learning Chapter 2: Elements of Blended Courses: A TourChapter 3: Engaging Learners in a Blended CourseChapter 4: Designing Blended Courses Chapter 5: Planning Your Course from Goals and OutcomesChapter 6: Blending Assessment and Feedback for LearningChapter 7: Blending Content-Driven Learning Activities Chapter 8: Blending Community-Driven Learning Activities
