Blended learning and online tutoring planning learner support and activity design /

• Main Author: MacDonald, Janet, 1950-
• Format: Electronic
• Language: English
• Published: Aldershot ; Burlington, VT : Gower, c2008.
• Edition: 2nd ed.
• Subjects: Blended learning.; Blended learning > Case studies.; Education, Higher > Computer-assisted instruction.; Internet in higher education.; EDUCATION > Distance Education & Learning.; Electronic books.
• Online Access: View fulltext via EzAccess; MyiLibrary
• Physical Description: 1 online resource (xiv, 203 p.) : ill.
• Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references and index.
• ISBN: 9780754692515 (electronic bk.); 0754692515 (electronic bk.); 9780566088414 (alk. paper); 056608841X (alk. paper)

This book adopts a pragmatic and commonsense approach to blended learning by situating the use of online media within a well-grounded teaching and learning strategy. It provides practical ideas for the successful implementation of blended strategies, including good practice in both asynchronous and synchronous tutoring, appropriate assessment design for developing successful blended learners, and innovative approaches to professional development for distance tutors. It is illustrated with a wide.