Educational Communities Of Inquiry

Author : Akyol, Zehra
Publisher : IGI Global
ISBN 13 : 1466621117
Total Pages : 610 pages
Book Rating : 4.14/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Educational Communities of Inquiry: Theoretical Framework, Research and Practice written by Akyol, Zehra and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2012-09-30 with total page 610 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Communications technologies have been continuously integrated into learning and training environments which has revealed the need for a clear understanding of the process. The Community of Inquiry (COI) Theoretical Framework has a philosophical foundation which provides planned guidelines and principles to development useful learning environments and guarantees successful educational experiences. Educational Communities of Inquiry: Theoretical Framework, Research, and Practice is an extensive reference that offers theoretical foundations and developments associated with the COl theoretical framework. This collection is a valuable source of ideas, research opportunities, and challenges for scholars and practitioners in the field of education technology.

Author : Semingson, Peggy
Publisher : IGI Global
ISBN 13 : 152255162X
Total Pages : 139 pages
Book Rating : 4.21/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Community of Inquiry Framework in Contemporary Education: Emerging Research and Opportunities written by Semingson, Peggy and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2018-01-05 with total page 139 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The primary challenge of online education is bridging the distance, both geographical and psychological, between student-and-teacher and student-and-student dynamics. In today’s increasingly digitalized world, it is important to enhance the quality of learning and the nature of interactions in distance education formats. The Community of Inquiry Framework in Contemporary Education: Emerging Research and Opportunities is a critical scholarly resource that examines the benefits, challenges, and intricacies of online learning with attention to key concepts, literature, resources, tools, and scenarios. Featuring coverage on a broad range of topics, such as big data research, network communication theory, educational data mining, and digital learning, this book is geared towards researchers, instructors, and higher education administrators seeking current research on the integration of new distance learning technologies.

Author : D. Randy Garrison
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1317581113
Total Pages : 146 pages
Book Rating : 4.16/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Thinking Collaboratively written by D. Randy Garrison and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2015-06-05 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Thinking Collaboratively is a theoretical and practical guide to thinking and learning in deep and meaningful ways within purposeful communities of inquiry. Critical thinking has long been recognized as an important educational goal but, until now, has largely been conceived and operationalized as an individual attitude and ability. Increasingly, however, a more relevant and complete cognitive construct has been emerging: thinking collaboratively. Thinking collaboratively is the means to inquire, test, and apply new understandings, and to make sense of the information that bombards us continuously. In short, thinking collaboratively is required to flourish in our highly connected world and, in this book based on more than a decade of research, Garrison provides an essential introduction to this vital concept.

Author : D. Randy Garrison
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
ISBN 13 : 1317357590
Total Pages : 202 pages
Book Rating : 4.99/5 ( download)

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Download or read book E-Learning in the 21st Century written by D. Randy Garrison and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2016-10-07 with total page 202 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The third edition of E-Learning in the 21st Century provides a coherent, comprehensive, and empirically-based framework for understanding e-learning in higher education. Garrison draws on his decades of experience and extensive research in the field to explore technological, pedagogical, and organizational implications. The third edition has been fully updated throughout and includes new material on learning technologies, MOOCs, blended learning, leadership, and the importance and role of social connections in thinking and learning, highlighting the transformative and disruptive impact that e-learning has recently had on education.

Author : Norman D. Vaughan
Publisher : Athabasca University Press
ISBN 13 : 1927356474
Total Pages : 154 pages
Book Rating : 4.70/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Teaching in Blended Learning Environments written by Norman D. Vaughan and published by Athabasca University Press. This book was released on 2013-12-01 with total page 154 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 – the premise that higher education is both a collaborative and individually constructivist learning experience – the authors present seven principles that provide a valuable set of tools for harnessing the opportunities for teaching and learning available through technology. Focusing on teaching practices related to the design, facilitation, direction and assessment of blended learning experiences, Teaching in Blended Learning Environments addresses the growing demand for improved teaching in higher education.

Author : D. Randy Garrison
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1317581121
Total Pages : 158 pages
Book Rating : 4.23/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Thinking Collaboratively written by D. Randy Garrison and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2015-06-05 with total page 158 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Thinking Collaboratively is a theoretical and practical guide to thinking and learning in deep and meaningful ways within purposeful communities of inquiry. Critical thinking has long been recognized as an important educational goal but, until now, has largely been conceived and operationalized as an individual attitude and ability. Increasingly, however, a more relevant and complete cognitive construct has been emerging: thinking collaboratively. Thinking collaboratively is the means to inquire, test, and apply new understandings, and to make sense of the information that bombards us continuously. In short, thinking collaboratively is required to flourish in our highly connected world and, in this book based on more than a decade of research, Garrison provides an essential introduction to this vital concept.

Author : Payne, Carla R.
Publisher : IGI Global
ISBN 13 : 1605666556
Total Pages : 414 pages
Book Rating : 4.56/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Information Technology and Constructivism in Higher Education: Progressive Learning Frameworks written by Payne, Carla R. and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2009-05-31 with total page 414 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This volume is grounded in the thesis that information technology may offer the only viable avenue to the implementation of constructivist and progressive educational principles in higher education, and that the numerous efforts now under way to realize these principles deserve examination and evaluation"--Provided by publisher.

Author : Avgerinou, Maria D.
Publisher : IGI Global
ISBN 13 : 1522502688
Total Pages : 477 pages
Book Rating : 4.85/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Revolutionizing K-12 Blended Learning through the i²Flex Classroom Model written by Avgerinou, Maria D. and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2016-06-20 with total page 477 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Blended learning has gained significant attention recently by educational leaders, practitioners, and researchers. i²Flex, a variation of blended learning, is based on the premise that certain non-interactive teaching activities, such as lecturing, can take place by students without teachers’ direct involvement. Classroom time can then be used for educational activities that fully exploit teacher-student and student-student interactions, allowing for meaningful personalized feedback and scaffolding on demand. Revolutionizing K-12 Blended Learning through the i²Flex Classroom Model presents a well-rounded discussion on the i²Flex model, highlighting methods for K-12 course design, delivery, and evaluation in addition to teacher performance assessment in a blended i²Flex environment. Emphasizing new methods for improving the classroom and learning experience in addition to preparing students for higher education and careers, this publication is an essential reference source for pre-service and in-service teachers, researchers, administrators, and educational technology developers.

Author : D. Randy Garrison
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1134574525
Total Pages : 188 pages
Book Rating : 4.20/5 ( download)

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Download or read book E-Learning in the 21st Century written by D. Randy Garrison and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2003-08-29 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There is currently a technological revolution taking place in higher education. The growth of e-learning is being described as explosive, unprecedented, and above all, disruptive. This timely and comprehensive book provides a coherent framework for understanding e-learning in higher education. The authors draw on their extensive research in the area to explore the technological, pedagogical and organisational implications of e-learning, and more importantly, they provide practical models for educators to use to realise the full potential of e-learning. A unique feature of the book is that the authors focus less on the ever-evolving technologies and more on the search for an understanding of these technologies from an educational perspective. This book will be invaluable for researchers, practitioners and senior administrators looking for guidance on how to successfully adopt e-learning in their institutions. It will also appeal to anyone with an interest in the impact of e-learning on higher education and society.

Author : Martha F. Cleveland-Innes
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1135172641
Total Pages : 294 pages
Book Rating : 4.40/5 ( download)

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Download or read book An Introduction to Distance Education written by Martha F. Cleveland-Innes and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2010-02-25 with total page 294 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An Introduction to Distance Education is a comprehensive look at the field today, outlining current theories, practices and goals. The book reviews the influence of past distance education theory and practice, along with current changes. It outlines the practical skills and information that are essential to effective distance education design, delivery and navigation. This volume brings together seminal contributors who have and who are currently researching and shaping our understanding and practice of distance education. A discussion of past and present practices in higher and distance education leads to an understanding of accessible education and the appropriate use of Web 2.0 technology. Utilizing a student-guided approach, each chapter offers pedagogical features to engage and support the teaching and learning process, including: questions for reflection, review and discussion: students can use these questions as triggers for further thoughts related to the topic. Instructors can use these questions for classroom and online discussion key quotations: strategically placed throughout the text, these points act as a springboard for further reflection and classroom discussion concept definitions: central concepts discussed in the text are defined or students at the end of each chapter. A perfect textbook for educational technology Doctorate, Masters and Certificate programs, students will find An Introduction to Distance Education offers a solid foundation from which to explore and develop new approaches to designing and implementing online courses.