Comparative Blended Learning Practices and Environments (Advances in Web-Based Learning (Awbl) Book Series)

✍ Scribed by Eugenia M. W. Ng

• Year: 2009
• Tongue: English
• Leaves: 465
• Edition: 1
• Category: Library

✦ Synopsis

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.

✦ Table of Contents

Title
......Page 2
Table of Contents......Page 7
Foreword......Page 18
Preface......Page 20
Acknowledgment......Page 26
Beyond Control: Will Blended Learning Subvert National Curricula?......Page 28
Perspectives on Blended Open Distance Education Learning and Teaching in a South African Context......Page 47
Enhancing Student Learning through Blending Varied Learning and Assessment Experiences......Page 77
Implementing and Promoting Blended Learning in Higher Education Institutions: Comparing Different Approaches......Page 97
Student Profile and Its Effects on Online and Hybrid Courses......Page 116
Using Action Research to Assess Student Performance in Traditional vs. E-Learning Formats......Page 139
Examining Individual Students’ Perceptions of Curiosity Utilizing a Blend of Online and Face-to-Face Discussions: A Case Study......Page 152
Online Discussion and E-Mentoring Strategies in Blended Continuing Education Courses......Page 173
A Case Study of Infusing Web 2.0 Tools for Blended Learning: Virtual Presentations as an Alternative Means of Assessment......Page 197
Reflective Practice, Professional Learning, and Educational Partnerships: Effecting Change in Classroom Settings......Page 215
Allegheny Women’s Biotechnology Workforce Collaborative: Investing in Disadvantaged Populations with Technology......Page 231
Blending Classroom Activities with Multi-User Virtual Environment for At-Risk Primary School Students in an After-School Program: A Case Study......Page 258
Comparing Face-to-Face with Blended Learning in the Context of Foreign Language Education......Page 277
When Cultures Meet in Blended Learning: What Literature Tells Us......Page 305
Online Literacy among Students and Faculty: A Comparative Study between the United States and Eastern European Countries......Page 328
The Efficacy of Security Awareness Programs from a Cross-Cultural Perspective......Page 350
Cross Disciplinary Learning in Distance Higher Education: Empowerment for Sustainable Research Prowess among Professionals in the African Sub-Region......Page 372
Comparing IT and Non-IT Faculty and Students’ Perceptions on Blended Learning......Page 392
Compilation of References......Page 416
About the Contributors......Page 452
Index......Page 460