You are here:

Affordances and Constraints of a Blended Course in a Teacher Professional Development Program
Proceeding

, West Texas A&M, United States ; , Indiana Wesleyan University, United States ; , University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, United States

EdMedia + Innovate Learning, in Vancouver, BC, Canada ISBN 978-1-939797-24-7 Publisher: Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE), Waynesville, NC

Full Text

Abstract

Using a descriptive research design approach, this study investigated the affordances and constraints of a graduate level blended course focused on science teaching and learning. Data were gathered from 24 in-service teacher interviews and surveys. Identified affordances included the structure and implementation of the course, the flexibility of the blended format, and the cohort community. Constraint themes emerged from teachers’ beliefs and initial reluctance with online learning, technology skills, and access to technology. Identifying the affordances and constraints of blended courses is valuable for any teacher education program considering a blended model for in-service teacher professional development.

Citation

Bakir, N., Devers, C. & Hug, B. (2016). Affordances and Constraints of a Blended Course in a Teacher Professional Development Program. In Proceedings of EdMedia 2016--World Conference on Educational Media and Technology (pp. 1114-1126). Vancouver, BC, Canada: Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE). Retrieved August 5, 2024 from .

© 2016 Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE)

References

View References & Citations Map
  1. Allen, I.E., & Seaman, J. (2013). Changing Course: Ten Years of Tracking Online Education in the United States. Newburyport, MA: Sloan Consortium.
  2. Alonso, F., Lopez, G., Manrique, D., & Vines, J.M. (2005). An instructional model for Web-based elearning education with a blended learning process approach. British Journal of Educational Technology, 36(2), 217–235.
  3. Bogdan, R.C., & Biklen, S.K. (1982). Qualitative research for education: An introduction to theory and methods. Boston: Allyn and Bacon, Inc.
  4. Bonk, C.J., Wisher, R.A., & Lee, J. (2003). Moderating learner-centered e-learning: Problems and solutions, benefits and implications. In T.S. Roberts (Ed.), Online collaborative learning: Theory and practice (pp. 54–85). Hershey, PA: Idea Group
  5. De George-Walker, L., & Keeffe, M. (2010). Self-determined blended learning: A case study of blended learning design. Higher Education Research& Development, 29(1).
  6. Dede, C., (Ed.) (2006). Online professional development for teachers: Emerging models and methods. Cambridge, MA, Harvard Education Press.
  7. Denzin, N.K. (1970). The research act: A theoretical introduction to sociological methods. New Jersey: Transaction Publishers.
  8. Dziuban, C., Hartman, J., Juge, F., Moskal, P., & Sorg, S. (2006). Blended learning enters the mainstream. In C. Bonk& C. Graham (Eds.), The handbook of blended learning: Global perspectives, local designs (pp. 195–208). San Francisco, CA:
  9. Garnham, C., & Kaleta, R. (2002). Introduction to hybrid courses. Teaching with Technology Today, 8(6). Retrieved from http://www.uwsa.edu/ttt/articles/garnham.htm
  10. Garrison, D.R., Anderson, T., & Archer,W. (2001). Critical thinking, cognitive presence, and computer conferencing in distance education. American Journal of Distance Education, 15(1), 7-23.
  11. Garrison, D.R., & Kanuka, H. (2004). Blended learning: Uncovering its transformative potential in higher education. Internet and Higher Education, 7(2), 95–105.
  12. Garrison, D.R., & Vaughan, N.D. (2008). Blended learning in higher education: Framework, principles, and guidelines. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.
  13. Gay, L.R., Mills, G.E., & Airasian, P. (2009). Educational research: Competencies for analysis and applications. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson.
  14. Glaser, B., & Strauss, A. (1967). The discovery of grounded theory: Strategies for qualitative research. Chicago: Aldine.
  15. Graham, C.R. (2006). Blended learning systems: Definition, current trends, and future directions. In C.J. Bonk& C.R. Graham (Eds.), The handbook of blended learning: Global perspectives, local designs (pp. 3–21). San Francisco, CA: Pfeiffer.
  16. Graham, C.R. (2013). Emerging practice and research in blended learning. In M.J. Moore (Ed.), Handbook of distance education (3rd ed.) (pp. 333–350). New York, NY: Routledge.
  17. Graham, C.R., & Robison, R. (2007). Realizing the transformational potential of blended learning: Comparing cases of transformation blends and enhancing blends in higher education. In A.G. Picciano& C.D. Dziuban (Eds.), Blended learning: Research perspectives (pp. 83–110). Needham, MA: Sloan Consortium.
  18. Greene, J.C., Caracelli, V.J., & Graham, W.F. (1989). Toward a conceptual framework for mixed-method evaluation designs. Educational Evaluation and Policy Analysis, 11(2), 255–274.
  19. Greenhow, C., Robelia, B., & Hughes, J.E. (2009). Learning, teaching, and scholarship in a digital age Web 2.0 and classroom research: What path should we take now?. Educational Researcher, 38(4), 246-259.
  20. Harasim, L. (2000). Shift happens: online education as a new paradigm in learning. The Internet and Higher Education, 3(1-2), 41-61.
  21. Hawley,W.D., & Valli, L. (2000). Learner-centered professional development. PhiDelta Kappa Center for Evaluation, Development, and Research Bulletin, Vol. 27. Retrieved from http://www.pdkintl.org/research/rbulletins/resbul27.htm
  22. Kerres, M., & DeWitt, C. (2003). A didactical framework for the design of blended learning arrangements. Journal of Educational Media, 28(2/3), 101–113.
  23. Kim, P., Hong, J.-S., Bonk, C., & Lim, G. (2009). Effects of group reflection variations in project-based learning integrated in a Web 2.0 learning space. Interactive Learning Environments, 14(3), 1-17.
  24. Lincoln, Y.S., & Guba, E.G. (1985). Naturalistic inquiry. Newbury Park, CA: Sage.
  25. Lindsay, E.B. (2004). The best of both worlds: Teaching a hybrid course. Academic Exchange Quarterly, 8(4), 16–20.
  26. MacDonald, R.J. (2008). Professional development for information communication technology integration: Identifying and supporting a community of practice through design-based research. Journal of Research on Technology in Education, 40(4), 429–445.
  27. Martyn, M. (2003). The hybrid online model: Good practice. Educause Quarterly, 26(1), 18–23.
  28. Means, B., Toyama, Y., Murphy, R., Bakia, M., & Jones, K. (2010). Evaluation of evidence-based practices in online learning: A meta-analysis and review of online learning studies. Structure. Washington, DC: U.S. Department of Education.
  29. Mehrotra, C.M., & McGahey, L. (2012). Online teaching. In B. Schwartz& R.A.R. Gurung (Eds.), Evidence-based teaching for higher education (pp. 59-76). Washington, DC: American Psychological Association.
  30. Merriam, S.B. (1988) Case study research in education: A qualitative approach. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.
  31. Mitchell, A. & Honore, S. (2007). Criteria for successful blended learning. Industrial and Commercial Training, 39(3), 143–149.
  32. Mortera-Gutiérrez, F. (2006). Faculty best practices using blended learning in e-learning and face-to-face instruction. International Journal on E-Learning, 5(3), 313–337.
  33. Moskal, P., Dziuban, P., & Hartman, J. (2013). Blended learning: a dangerous idea? The Internet and Higher Education, 18, 15– 23.
  34. Mouzakis, C. (2008). Teachers’ perception of the effectiveness of a blended learning approach for ICT teacher training. Journal of Technology and Teacher Education, 16 (4), 459-481.
  35. Osguthorpe, R.T., & Graham, C.R. (2003). Blended learning environments: Definitions and directions. The Quarterly Review of Distance Education, 4(3), 227–233.
  36. Owston, R.D., Garrison, D.R., & Cook, K. (2006). Blended learning at Canadian universities: Issues and practices. In C.J. Bonk and C.R. Graham (Eds.), The handbook of blended learning: Global perspectives, local designs (pp. 502-514). San Francisco,
  37. Parsad, B., & Lewis, L. (2008). Distance education at degree-granting postsecondary institutions: 2006-07. (NCES Report No. 2009-044). Washington, DC: US Department of Education, Institute of Education Sciences, National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved from nces.ed.gov/pubs2009/2009044.pdf
  38. Reid, S. (2007). Communication channels and the adoption of web-based courses for university professors. Journal of Interactive Online Learning, 6(3), 142–158.
  39. Roberts, C. (2008). Implementing educational technology in higher education: A strategic approach. Journal of Educators Online, 5(1), 1–16.
  40. Rubin, H. & Rubin, I. (2005). Qualitative interviewing: The art of hearing data (2nd ed.). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications.
  41. Sloman, M. (2007). Making sense of blended learning. Industrial and Commercial Training, 39(6), 315–318.
  42. Stake, R. (1995). The art of case study research. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications.
  43. Swenson, P., & Curtis, L. (2003). Hybrid courses plus: Blending F2F, online and handheld computer for effective learning. Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education International 2003 Conference Proceedings (pp. 520−523).
  44. Tang, M., & Byrne, R. (2007). Regular versus online versus blended: A qualitative description of the advantages of the electronic modes and a quantitative evaluation. International Journal on E-Learning, 6(2), 257–266.
  45. Tao, J., Fore, C., & Forbes, W. (2011). Seven best face-to-face teaching practices in a blended learning environment. Journal of Applied Learning Technology, 1(3), 20-29.
  46. Vaughan, N.D. (2010). A blended community of inquiry approach: Linking student engagement and course redesign. Internet and Higher Education, 13(1-2), 60–65.
  47. Vrasidas, C., & Zembylas, M. (2004). Online professional development lessons from the field. Education and Training, 46(6–7), 326−334.
  48. Wallace, L., & Young, J. (2010). Implementing blended learning: policy implications for universities. Online Journal of Distance Learning Administration, 13(4). Retreated from http://www.westga.edu/~distance/ojdla/winter134/wallace_young134.html
  49. Wrench, J., Hayslett, C., O’Sullivan, E., & Schweiizer, H. (2010). Faculty development in the use of blended learning. In D. Gibson& B. Dodge (Eds.), Proceedings of Society for Information Technology& Teacher Education International Conference 2010 (pp. 975–978). Chesapeake, VA: AACE.
  50. Wu, D. & Hiltz, S.R. (2004). Predicting learning from asynchronous online discussions. Journal of Asynchronous Learning Networks, 8(2), 139-152.
  51. Xu, D., & Jaggars, S.S. (2011). Online and hybrid course enrollment and performance in Washington State community and technical colleges. CCRC Working Paper No. 31. Community College Research Center, Columbia University.

These references have been extracted automatically and may have some errors. Signed in users can suggest corrections to these mistakes.

Suggest Corrections to References

Also Read

Related Collections

Pages You've Visited

Abstracts