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Asynchronous Online Role-Plays Using a Blended Learning Design: Integrating Theory and Practice

Asynchronous Online Role-Plays Using a Blended Learning Design: Integrating Theory and Practice

Belinda Johnson, Kathy Douglas
Copyright: © 2010 |Pages: 19
ISBN13: 9781605667355|ISBN10: 1605667358|ISBN13 Softcover: 9781616924416|EISBN13: 9781605667362
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-60566-735-5.ch004
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Johnson, Belinda, and Kathy Douglas. "Asynchronous Online Role-Plays Using a Blended Learning Design: Integrating Theory and Practice." Information Communication Technologies for Human Services Education and Delivery: Concepts and Cases, edited by Jennifer Martin and Linette Hawkins, IGI Global, 2010, pp. 53-71. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-60566-735-5.ch004

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Johnson, B. & Douglas, K. (2010). Asynchronous Online Role-Plays Using a Blended Learning Design: Integrating Theory and Practice. In J. Martin & L. Hawkins (Eds.), Information Communication Technologies for Human Services Education and Delivery: Concepts and Cases (pp. 53-71). IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-60566-735-5.ch004

Chicago

Johnson, Belinda, and Kathy Douglas. "Asynchronous Online Role-Plays Using a Blended Learning Design: Integrating Theory and Practice." In Information Communication Technologies for Human Services Education and Delivery: Concepts and Cases, edited by Jennifer Martin and Linette Hawkins, 53-71. Hershey, PA: IGI Global, 2010. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-60566-735-5.ch004

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Abstract

The use of online role-plays has grown in university education as an increasing number of teachers in a variety of discipline areas utilise role-play simulations in the online environment. The focus of this chapter is on design options for asynchronous online role-plays that may assist students to integrate theory and practice and develop skills in reflexive practice. The design options discussed in this chapter adopt a “blended” learning approach where online learning is used to complement face-to-face learning. Five models of online role-plays are discussed and various learning and teaching strategies canvassed to assist those teaching in the human services area to adopt and adapt these design options to meet their curriculum objectives.

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