Ten rules of thumb in blended and flexible learning: A study on pedagogies, challenges, and changing perspectives.

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Abstract

As emerging Information Communication Technologies (ICTs) are increasingly being engaged as pedagogical tools, the role of traditional academic values might be overlooked. This chapter highlights some of the challenges faced by educators as they reconcile their own pedagogical reasoning with the engagement opportunities presented through ICTs. It also reports on a study that followed the introduction of three blended-mode university subjects into teacher education programs over several years. The research resulted in identifying ten considerations for an effective pedagogy to use for flexible and blended learning, and it identified ten organizational limitations of applying good pedagogical practices in pursuing blended-mode learning. The chapter also provides an example of the benefits of engaging a heuristic inquiry process when developing pedagogy. It is argued that a heuristic inquiry process provides a framework that allows for a variety of important perspectives to be recognized and acted upon.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationOutlooks and opportunities in blended and distance learning
EditorsB. Tynan, J. Willems, R. James
Place of PublicationHershey, PA
PublisherIGI Global
Chapter3
Pages35-49
Number of pages15
ISBN (Electronic)9781466642065
ISBN (Print)9781466642058
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2013

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