Share Paper: Exploring the Dynamics of a Blended Learning Experience: Is Blended Learning Transforming Higher Education?

1. Norm Vaughan, Mount Royal College, Canada

Abstract: The focus of this presentation is on exploring ways to engage learners in collaborative and reflective blended learning experiences using the latest findings of research using the community of inquiry framework. Our goal is to give practical direction founded on sound research. In order to understand the complex dynamics of a blended learning experience we will provide the conceptual foundation necessary to study and understand blended teaching and learning. We will focus on seven principles of blended learning deductively derived from the Community of Inquiry framework that will provide a perspective to explore blended learning strategies and techniques. With the ...