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Teaching Languages in Blended Synchronous Learning Classrooms Alba Girons

Teaching Languages in Blended Synchronous Learning Classrooms By Alba Girons

Teaching Languages in Blended Synchronous Learning Classrooms by Alba Girons


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Blended synchronous learning has been gaining momentum and shows great potential for teaching less commonly taught languages. In Teaching Languages in Blended Synchronous Learning Classrooms, Alba Girons and Nicholas Swinehart provide a concise overview of BSL as it pertains to language instruction.

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Teaching Languages in Blended Synchronous Learning Classrooms Summary

Teaching Languages in Blended Synchronous Learning Classrooms: A Practical Guide by Alba Girons

Blended synchronous learning (BSL), where some students are present in a physical classroom while others participate online in real time, has been gaining momentum and shows great potential for teaching less commonly taught languages (LCTLs). In Teaching Languages in Blended Synchronous Learning Classrooms, Alba Girons and Nicholas Swinehart provide a concise overview of BSL as it pertains to language instruction. Topics include a number of key factors in the BSL classroom: * types of BSL environments* pedagogical considerations* group dynamics* creating and adapting activities* common logistical challenges* optimal space design* technology selection, training, and support This practical guide will be of use to teachers, technology staff, and program administrators, all working together to implement successful BSL programs and ensure quality learning opportunities for every student.

Teaching Languages in Blended Synchronous Learning Classrooms Reviews

This book offers readers valuable content, and gives relevant and important advice, tips, and suggestions. This guidebook is very easy to read and digest and is concise yet technical. It provides instructors, admins, and staff with very valuable material. The context of BSL is thoroughly reviewed and defined. -- Camille Meritan, Bentley University * Linguist List *
Teaching Languages in Blended Synchronous Learning Classrooms: A Practical Guide, is a concrete tutorial for the neophyte interested in synchronously teaching both face-to-face and online learners. As such, it is a noteworthy contribution that fulfills a need for a sector of the profession that has yet to take on the challenge of doing this type of teaching in the learning space. * Hispania *

About Alba Girons

Alba Girons earned her PhD in translation and intercultural studies from the Autonomous University of Barcelona. She is the director of the Catalan Language Program and a senior lecturer at the University of Chicago. She has been offering her Catalan courses in blended synchronous environments since 2015. Nicholas Swinehart is an instructional technologist and researcher at the University of Chicago, specializing in language pedagogy, assessment, and coordinating technological and administrative aspects of blended synchronous language courses. His previous publications include chapters in the Handbook of Research on Mobile Technology, Constructivism, and Meaningful Learning and the Handbook of Research on Learner-Centered Pedagogy in Teacher Education and Professional Development.

Table of Contents

Introduction 1. Contextualizing Blended Synchronous Learning Benefits and Challenges Example Contexts Research BSL and Less Commonly Taught Languages Definitions 2. Preparing Environments Key Components of BSL Environments Choosing Technology Designing BSL Spaces Models of BSL Training and Support Cross-institutional Challenges Conclusion 3. Pedagogical Challenges Group Dynamics Interaction outside of the Classroom Interaction inside of the Classroom Delivery Method Feedback Activities Conclusion References About the Authors

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CIN1626168067VG
9781626168060
1626168067
Teaching Languages in Blended Synchronous Learning Classrooms: A Practical Guide by Alba Girons
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Georgetown University Press
20200401
60
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