Many of this book’s international contributors are classroom teachers and teacher educators; others are experts in youth cinema and film education, communication, and technology for learning. Most of the book’s 13 chapters include abstract, background, key terms, and definitions, along with case studies of scaffolded online inquiry in primary and secondary classrooms around the world. Some areas examined include online coaching for teacher training, and factors influencing international student success in a K-12 blended learning program. Global cases touch on areas including current trends in the K-12 Canadian blended and online classroom, using the Web for learning in Aboriginal schools in Australia, and authentic assessment at the Open High School Program in the Philippines. The book contains b&w diagrams, illustrations, summary tables, and screenshots.
– ProtoView Reviews
This collection of international academic research presents literature reviews and case studies on aspects of blended and online learning. The 13 chapters cover a range of topics, including teacher training programs, international student success, inquiry-based learning, online coaching, assessment in online learning environments, and one-to-one initiatives. For researchers studying the specific subjects included in this collection or for educators and policy makers looking to build their knowledge base of formal research in these areas, this book is a valuable find. [...].
– School Library Connection