Blended Synchronous Learning: A Handbook for Educators - Softcover

Bower, Matt; Dalgarno, Barney; Kennedy, Gregor

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1743616856 ISBN 13: 9781743616857

Publisher: Matthew Bower, 2014

Synopsis

Blended synchronous learning - where remote students participate in face-to-face classes by means of rich-media synchronous technologies such as video conferencing, web conferencing and virtual worlds - is an emerging phenomenon in education. More and more teachers are attempting to teach in this challenging mode, but without any systematic research evidence to help guide their blended synchronous learning practices. The Blended Synchronous Learning Handbook is a definitive resource that addresses this issue. It includes a Blended Synchronous Learning Design Framework that offers pedagogical, technological and logistical recommendations for teachers attempting to design and implement blended synchronous learning lessons. It also includes a Rich-Media Synchronous Technology Capabilities Framework to support the selection of technologies for different types of learning activities, as well as a review of relevant literature, a summary of the Blended Synchronous Learning Scoping Study, detailed reports of seven blended synchronous learning case studies, and an in-depth cross case analysis to underpin the recommendations that are drawn.

Edition details

• Publisher: Matthew Bower
• Publication date: 2014
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1743616856
• ISBN 13: 9781743616857
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 192