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9781626168060 | |
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Teaching Languages in Blended Synchronous Learning Classrooms
A Practical Guide
By Alba Girons and Nicholas Swinehart
Blended synchronous learning (BSL), where some students are present in a physical classroom while others participate online in real time, has been gaining momentum and shows great potential for teaching less commonly taught languages (LCTLs). In Teaching Languages in Blended Synchronous Learning Classrooms, Alba Girons and Nicholas Swinehart provide a concise overview of BSL as it pertains to language instruction. Topics include a number of key factors in the BSL classroom:
types of BSL environments
pedagogical considerations
group dynamics
creating and adapting activities
common logistical challenges
optimal space design
technology selection, training, and support
This practical guide will be of use to teachers, technology staff, and program administrators, all working together to implement successful BSL programs and ensure quality learning opportunities for every student.
types of BSL environments
pedagogical considerations
group dynamics
creating and adapting activities
common logistical challenges
optimal space design
technology selection, training, and support
This practical guide will be of use to teachers, technology staff, and program administrators, all working together to implement successful BSL programs and ensure quality learning opportunities for every student.
About the Authors
Alba Girons earned her PhD in translation and intercultural studies from the Autonomous University of Barcelona. She is the director of the Catalan Language Program and a senior lecturer at the University of Chicago. She has been offering her Catalan courses in blended synchronous environments since 2015.
Nicholas Swinehart is an instructional technologist and researcher at the University of Chicago, specializing in language pedagogy, assessment, and coordinating technological and administrative aspects of blended synchronous language courses. His previous publications include chapters in the Handbook of Research on Mobile Technology, Constructivism, and Meaningful Learning and the Handbook of Research on Learner-Centered Pedagogy in Teacher Education and Professional Development.
Nicholas Swinehart is an instructional technologist and researcher at the University of Chicago, specializing in language pedagogy, assessment, and coordinating technological and administrative aspects of blended synchronous language courses. His previous publications include chapters in the Handbook of Research on Mobile Technology, Constructivism, and Meaningful Learning and the Handbook of Research on Learner-Centered Pedagogy in Teacher Education and Professional Development.
Reviews
"A terrifically useful and comprehensive overview of the issues, well-referenced, with a rich array of examples. Great as an introduction, a course handbook, or a reference, appropriate for those new to course sharing in blended environments or those looking to expand their expertise." — Catherine Baumann, director of the German language program and director of the University of Chicago Language Center, University of Chicago
Paperback / softback | |
April 1, 2020 | |
9781626168060 | |
English | |
60 | |
3 figures, 2 tables | |
9.00 Inches (US) | |
6.00 Inches (US) | |
.23 Pounds (US) | |
$16.95 USD, £12.00 GBP | |
v2.1 Reference | |
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