Vaughan, Norman D.,  1960- <br/><br/>
Teaching in blended learning environments :  creating and sustaining communities of inquiry / 
Norman D. Vaughan, Martha Cleveland-Innes, and D. Randy Garrison. 
 - Edmonton, AB :  AU Press, Athabasca University,  (c)2013. 
 - 1 online resource. 
 - Issues in distance education .
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographies and index. 
<br/><br/>Conceptual framework --  Design --  Facilitation --  Direct instruction --  Assessment --  Technology --  Conclusion. 
<br/><br/> "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. Built upon the theoretical framework of the Community of Inquiry -- 
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<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Education, Higher--Computer-assisted instruction.<br/>Teaching--Computer network resources.<br/>Blended learning.<br/>Internet in higher education.
<br/><br/><label>Index Terms--Genre/Form: </label><br/>Electronic Books.
<br/><br/><label>LC Class. No.: </label>LB1044  / .T433 2013