Blended is Still Best

The future of our universities and polytechnics is
being challenged by the increase in e-learning and
distance courses increasingly on offer. This book
investigates many of the learning environments on
offer; classrooms, laboratories, lecture theatres,
websites, online learning systems and proposes a
blended way forward that does not undermine the
strengths of real-world campus teaching activities.
What do students really think about the online and
flexible systems they are using? How do university
lecturers and professors feel about the emerging
technologies used to deliver classes and courses? Dr
Skelton has researched teachers and students
using a variety of learning modes in the tertiary
sector and found out which methods and channels are
most popular and proving effective. A balanced
approach to the learning environment is described in
this book utilising all of the emerging technologies
while advocating the protection of the traditional
face to face campus experiences.

Autorentext

Dr David Skelton is a Senior Lecturer in Information Technology
at the Eastern Institute of Technology in New Zealand. He holds
a Doctor of Science Education from Curtin University of
Technology (Perth) and a Master of Information Systems (Hons)
from Massey University. David researches in blended e-learning
and work integrated learning.

Klappentext

The future of our universities and polytechnics is
being challenged by the increase in e-learning and
distance courses increasingly on offer. This book
investigates many of the learning environments on
offer; classrooms, laboratories, lecture theatres,
websites, online learning systems and proposes a
blended way forward that does not undermine the
strengths of real-world campus teaching activities.
What do students really think about the online and
flexible systems they are using? How do university
lecturers and professors feel about the emerging
technologies used to deliver classes and courses? Dr
Skelton has researched teachers and students
using a variety of learning modes in the tertiary
sector and found out which methods and channels are
most popular and proving effective. A balanced
approach to the learning environment is described in
this book utilising all of the emerging technologies
while advocating the protection of the traditional
face to face campus experiences.