Blended Learning in Higher Education : Framework, Principles, and Guidelines

by Garrison, D. Randy; Vaughan, Norman D.

• ISBN13: 9780787987701
• ISBN10: 0787987700
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2007-11-02
• Publisher: Jossey-Bass

Summary

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 Education Outlines 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

Author Biography

D. Randy Garrison is a professor and director of the Teaching & Learning Centre at the University of Calgary.

Norman D. Vaughan is an instructor and coordinator of the blended learning support program at the University of Calgary.

Table of Contents

Preface	p. ix
The Authors	p. xv
Community of Inquiry Framework	p. 1
Introduction	p. 3
Community of Inquiry and Blended Learning	p. 13
Designing Blended Learning to Create a Community of Inquiry	p. 31
Community of Inquiry for Faculty Development	p. 49
Blended Learning in Practice	p. 69
Scenarios	p. 71
Guidelines	p. 85
Strategies and Tools	p. 105
The Future	p. 143
Organizational Change	p. 157
Project Proposal Form	p. 173
Redesign Guide for Blended Learning	p. 177
Blended Faculty Community of Inquiry Planning Document	p. 181
Student Survey Questionnaire	p. 189
Faculty Interview Questions	p. 195
Student Survey Results	p. 197
Faculty Interview Comments	p. 201
Template for Preparing a Blended Learning Course Outline	p. 205
Sample Blended Learning Course Outline	p. 207
Sample Assessment Rubric for an e-Portfolio Assignment	p. 219
References	p. 223
Index	p. 233
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