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What is Internet-Blended Education

Handbook of Research on Educational Technology Integration and Active Learning
Formal education program in which a student learns at least in part through online delivery of content and instruction with some element of student control over time, place, path or pace.
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Constructivist Internet-Blended Learning and Resiliency in Higher Education
Jennifer L. Penland (Sul Ross State University, USA)
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-4666-8363-1.ch003
Abstract
This chapter focuses on the changes that have occurred recently in the distance education arena and the impact on higher education institutions focusing on undergraduate and graduate students taking these courses. Data were gathered from 164 individual participants enrolled in education courses at Shepherd University during the spring 2013, fall 2013 and spring 2014 semesters from end of course surveys with ten questions focusing on the following areas: when students learn, why students learn and how students learn. Findings suggested; (1) increased enrollment in distance education courses, (2) courses allow for flexible schedules (3) better communication with instructor and (4) more meaningful learning overall for students.
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