Teaching in Blended Learning Environments
Creating and Sustaining Communities of Inquiry
Description
Teaching in Blended Leaning Environments provides a coherent
framework in which to explore the transformative concept of blended
learning. Blended learning can be defined as the organic integration of
thoughtfully selected and complementary face-to-face and online
approaches and technologies. A direct result of the transformative
innovation of virtual communication and online learning communities,
blended learning environments have created new ways for teachers and
students to engage, interact, and collaborate. The authors argue that
this new learning environment necessitates significant role adjustments
for instructors and generates a need to understand the aspects of
teaching presence required of deep and meaningful learning outcomes.