TY - BOOK AU - MacDonald,Janet TI - Blended learning and online tutoring: planning learner support and activity design SN - 9780566088414 U1 - 371.358 MAC PY - 2008/// CY - Aldershot, Burlington, VT PB - Gower KW - Blended learning KW - Case studies KW - Education, Higher KW - Internet in higher education N1 - Includes bibliographical references and index; Cover; Contents; List of Figures; List of Tables; Acknowledgements; Preface to Second Edition; 1 Introduction; PART I: APPROACHES TO BLENDED LEARNING; PART II: ONLINE TUTORING; PART III: DEVELOPING INDEPENDENT LEARNERS: ACTIVITY DESIGN; Appendix 1 Blended Learning Case Studies; Bibliography; Index N2 - This book adopts a pragmatic and commonsense approach to blended learning by situating the use of online media within a well-grounded teaching and learning strategy. It provides practical ideas for the successful implementation of blended strategies, including good practice in both asynchronous and synchronous tutoring, appropriate assessment design for developing successful blended learners, and innovative approaches to professional development for distance tutors. It is illustrated with a wide ER -