Rafferty, John M., Munday, Jenni, and Buchan, Janet (2013) Ten rules of thumb in blended and flexible learning: a study on pedagogies, challenges, and changing perspectives. In: Tynan, B., Willems, J., and James, R., (eds.) Outlooks and Opportunities in Blended and Distance Learning. IGI Global, Hershey, PA, USA, pp. 35-49.

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Abstract

As emerging Information Communication Technologies (ICTs) are increasingly being engaged as pedagogical tools, the role of traditional academic values might be overlooked. This chapter highlights some of the challenges faced by educators as they reconcile their own pedagogical reasoning with the engagement opportunities presented through ICTs. It also reports on a study that followed the introduction of three blended-mode university subjects into teacher education programs over several years. The research resulted in identifying ten considerations for an effective pedagogy to use for flexible and blended learning, and it identified ten organizational limitations of applying good pedagogical practices in pursuing blended-mode learning. The chapter also provides an example of the benefits of engaging a heuristic inquiry process when developing pedagogy. It is argued that a heuristic inquiry process provides a framework that allows for a variety of important perspectives to be recognized and acted upon.

Item ID:	30967
Item Type:	Book Chapter (Research - B1)
ISBN:	978-1-4666-4205-8
Keywords:	blended learning, flexible learning, ICTs, open and distance education, organisational management
Date Deposited:	23 May 2014 04:20
FoR Codes:	13 EDUCATION > 1303 Specialist Studies in Education > 130306 Educational Technology and Computing @ 50% 13 EDUCATION > 1303 Specialist Studies in Education > 130304 Educational Administration, Management and Leadership @ 50%
SEO Codes:	93 EDUCATION AND TRAINING > 9304 School/Institution > 930401 Management and Leadership of Schools/Institutions @ 40% 93 EDUCATION AND TRAINING > 9302 Teaching and Instruction > 930201 Pedagogy @ 30% 93 EDUCATION AND TRAINING > 9302 Teaching and Instruction > 930203 Teaching and Instruction Technologies @ 30%
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