Caitlin R. Tucker Complete Guide to Blended Learning

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Skillfully shifting between online and in-person learning has become expected of teachers. In this essential guide, you will learn how to harness technology to enhance student learning in both realms. Combining theory, reflection, and personal experience, author Catlin R. Tucker equips educators with a wide variety of strategies and tools to support student and educator success in blended environments and beyond.K-12 teachers and administrators will:Gain insight on why blended instruction provides paths for effective, student-centered teachingLearn to navigate flexible learning landscapesUnderstand different collaborative and community-oriented strategies for successful blended teachingUtilize thoughtful reflection questions to examine your own school or districtDiscover strong theoretical frameworks and models for online and offline instructionContents:IntroductionChapter 1: Blended LearningChapter 2: Building Your Blended Learning Technology ToolboxChapter 3: Teachers as Designers of Learning ExperiencesChapter 4: Teachers as Instructors and Content-Area ExpertsChapter 5: Teachers as Facilitators of and Partners in LearningChapter 6: Developing a Dynamic Learning CommunityChapter 7: The 5Es Instructional Model and Student-Centered InquiryChapter 8: Taking Blended Learning to the Next LevelConclusionAppendix: GlossaryReferences and ResourcesIndex