Comparative Blended Learning Practices and Environments

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Author: Eugenia M. W. Ng

ISBN-10: 1605668524

ISBN-13: 9781605668529

Category: Comparative education

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"This book offers in-depth analysis of new technologies in blended learning that promote creativity, critical thinking, and meaningful learning"--Provided by publisher.

Ch. 1 Beyond Control: Will Blended Learning Subvert National Curricula? 1Ch. 2 Perspectives on Blended Open Distance Education Learning and Teaching in a South African Context 20Ch. 3 Enhancing Student Learning through Blending Varied Learning and Assessment Experiences 50Ch. 4 Implementing and Promoting Blended Learning in Higher Education Institutions: Comparing Different Approaches 70Ch. 5 Student Profile and Its Effects on Online and Hybrid Courses 89Ch. 6 Using Action Research to Assess Student Performance in Traditional vs. E-Learning Formats 112Ch. 7 Examining Individual Students' Perceptions of Curiosity Utilizing a Blend of Online and Face-to-Face Discussions: A Case Study 125Ch. 8 Online Discussion and E-Mentoring Strategies in Blended Continuing Education Courses 146Ch. 9 A Case Study of Infusing Web 2.0 Tools for Blended Learning: Virtual Presentations as an Alternative Means of Assessment 170Ch. 10 Reflective Practice, Professional Learning, and Educational Partnerships: Effecting Change in Classroom Settings 188Ch. 11 Allegheny Women's Biotechnology Workforce Collaborative: Investing in Disadvantaged Populations with Technology 204Ch. 12 Blending Classroom Activities with Multi-User Virtual Environment for At-Risk Primary School Students in an After-School Program: A Case Study 231Ch. 13 Comparing Face-to-Face with Blended Learning in the Context of Foreign Language Education 250Ch. 14 When Cultures Meet in Blended Learning: What Literature Tells Us 278Ch. 15 Online Literacy among Students and Faculty: A Comparative Study between the United States and Eastern European Countries 301Ch. 16 TheEfficacy of Security Awareness Programs from a Cross-Cultural Perspective 323Ch. 17 Cross Disciplinary Learning in Distance Higher Education: Empowerment for Sustainable Research Prowess among Professionals in the African Sub-Region 345Ch. 18 Comparing IT and Non-IT Faculty and Students' Perceptions on Blended Learning 365Compilation of References 389Index 433