Online and Blended Communities of Inquiry : Understanding the Dynamics

ISBN-13: 9783639187199 / Angielski / Miękka / 2009 / 144 str.

Zehra Akyol

Opis

In recent years there is one promising theory that has generated considerable interest and has been widely adopted and studied by researchers: the Community of Inquiry (CoI) framework developed by Garrison, Anderson and Archer in 2000. The CoI framework, with its emphasis on critical thinking and collaboration, provides a well structured model and set of guidelines to create an effective community in which the various forms of presence social, teaching and cognitive - integrated to enhance and support learning. This book examines the development of a CoI in online and blended learning contexts in relation to students perceived learning and satisfaction. In sum, the book offers an insight in understanding the dynamics of online and blended communities of inquiry by illuminating the development and progression of all three elements of the framework in two learning environments.

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O autorze

Zehra Akyol, Ph.D.: Studied Computer Education and Instructional Technology at Middle East Technical University, Turkey. Her research interest includes the community development in online and blended learning environments and the factors affecting the development of communities of inquiry.