Preface ix The Authors xv
Part One: Community of Inquiry Framework 1
1. Introduction 3
2. Community of Inquiry and Blended Learning 13
3. Designing Blended Learning to Create a Community of Inquiry
31
4. Community of Inquiry for Faculty Development 49
Part Two: Blended Learning in Practice 69
5. Scenarios 71
6. Guidelines 85
7. Strategies and Tools 105
8. The Future 143
Appendix 1. Organizational Change 157
Appendix 2. Project Proposal Form 173
Appendix 3. Redesign Guide for Blended Learning 177
Appendix 4. Blended Faculty Community of Inquiry Planning Document
181
Appendix 5. Student Survey Questionnaire 189
Appendix 6. Faculty Interview Questions 195
Appendix 7. Student Survey Results 197
Appendix 8. Faculty Interview Comments 201
Appendix 9. Template for Preparing a Blended Learning Course
Outline 205
Appendix 10. Sample Blended Learning Course Outline 207
Appendix 11. Sample Assessment Rubric for an e-Portfolio Assignment
219
References 223
Index 233
D. Randy Garrison is a professor and director of the Teaching & Learning Centre at the University of Calgary. Norman D. Vaughan is an instructor and coordinator of the blended learning support program at the University of Calgary.
"The authors have provided insights into the promise of blended
learning, and educators can build upon their community of inquiry
model to enhance their teaching practice." (Teachers College
Record, 02/25/08) "Garrison and Vaughan have provided something
both welcome and rare: practical advice about how to use technology
in education that is grounded in a sound theoretical framework. The
community of inquiry theory is the basis for valuable guidance on
blending classroom and distance learning for everyone facing the
challenges and opportunities of using online technologies in higher
education."
?Michael Grahame Moore, professor, The Pennsylvania State
University, and editor, The American Journal of Distance Education
"Blended Learning in Higher Education advocates that leadership
realize the potential for institutional transformation while
providing fundamental practicality for faculty success. Garrison
and Vaughan have made an invaluable contribution to the broader
community of inquiry for everyone committed to blended learning
excellence."
?Barbara E. Truman, director, Course Development and Web Services,
University of Central Florida
"This book will make every university professor and administrator
think about how they can improve the learning experience. Not only
is it well-rooted in theory, but it is practical. The authors go
through specific disciplines and how they might use blended
learning; they also map out pathways for success. This is a
must-read for those interested in blended learning."
?Dr. Frits Pannekoek, president, Athabasca University, Canada's
Open University
"This book will be a great practical resource for university
faculty and administrators trying to implement blended learning at
their institutions. The wide range of real-world examples and clear
guidelines will make it a powerful resource in the course redesign
process."
?Charles R. Graham, Brigham Young University
"Blended Learning in Higher Education shows the way to the future
for higher education practitioners and policymakers. If you are
serious about your work in higher education, read this book."
?Terry Evans, Faculty of Education, Deakin University,
Australia
"The Community of Inquiry is one of today's most influential
theoretical frameworks in online learning research. In Blended
Learning in Higher Education, Garrison and Vaughan show that it is
an extremely useful tool for designing blended learning experiences
as well."
?J. B. Arbaugh, University of Wisconsin Oshkosh
"An impressive book reflecting Randy Garrison's and Norm Vaughan's
considerable enthusiasm and experience of Blended Learning. Read
this if you really want to improve learning and teaching in higher
education and share in Randy's and Norm?s success."
?Peter Bullen, University of Hertfordshire, United Kingdom
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