EDU 515 E-Learning and Blended Learning: Reading list

Module texts

• Berger, P. and Trexler, S. (2010). Choosing web 2.0 tools for learning and teaching in a digital world. Santa Barbara, Calif.: Libraries Unlimited.

• Kennedy, K. and Ferdig, R. E. (eds). (2018). Handbook of research on k-12 online and blending learning. 2nd edn. Pittsburgh, PA: Carnegie Mellon University, ETC Press. Open resource

• Khine, M.S. & Saleh, I. M. (2010). New science of learning: cognition, computers and collaboration in education. New York: Springer.

Recommended readings 

What is elearning/blended learning

• Carbonell, K. B., Dailey-Hebert, A. & Gijselaers, W. (2013). Unleashing the creative potential of faculty to create blended learning. Internet and Higher Education, vol. 18, pp. 29–37.

• Halverson, L. R., Graham, C. R., Spring, K. J. & Drysdale, J. S. (2010). An analysis of high impact scholarship and publication trends in blended learning. Distance Education, vol. 33(3), pp. 381-413 

Group Behaviour Dynamics (traditional learning environments vs online learning environments).

• Akyol, Z. & Garrison, D. R. (2011). Understanding cognitive presence in an online and blended community of inquiry: assessing outcomes and processes for deep approaches to learning. British Journal of Educational Technology, vol. 42, pp. 233–250.

• Barseghian, T. (2011). Three trends that define the Future of Teaching and Learning. Open resource

• Matzat, U. (2013). Do blended learning communities enhance teachers’ professional development more than purely virtual ones? A large scale empirical comparison. Computers & Education, vol. 60(1), pp. 40-51.

Media and methods selection for course materials and content

• Bonk, C. (2013). Video Primers in an Online Repository for e-Teaching & Learning . School of Education, Indiana University. Open resource

• Martin, S. J. (2012). Final comparison study of teaching blended in-class courses vs. teaching distance education courses. Systems, Cybernetics and Informatics, vol. 10, pp. 40-46. Vai, M. & Sosulski., K. (2011). Essentials of online course design: a standards-based guide.  Routledge.

Evaluating web based materials and resources for group based learning Vs individual learning needs

• López-Pérez, M. V., Pérez-López, M. C. & Rodríguez-Ariza, L. (2011). Blended learning in higher education: students’ perceptions and their relation to outcomes. Computers & Education, vol. 56, pp. 818-826. Request item

• Lu, H.P. & Chiou, M.J. (2010). The impact of individual differences on e-learning system satisfaction: a contingency approach. British Journal o Educational Technology, vol. 41(2), pp. 307-323. 

• Poon, J. (2012). Use of blended learning to enhance the student learning experience and engagement in property education. Property Management, vol. 30(2), pp. 129–156.

• Shea, P. & Bidjerano, T. (2010). Learning presence: towards a theory of self efficacy, self-regulation, and the development of communities of inquiry in online and blended learning environments. Computers & Education, vol. 55, pp. 1721-1731. Request item

• Yang, Y-F. (2012). Blended learning for college students with English reading difficulties. Computer Assisted Language Learning. vol. 25, pp. 393-406. 

Evaluating CD Roms and Lesson Resource Information – integrating into lessons

• Clark, R. C. & Mayer, R. E. (2011). E-Learning and the science of instruction: proven guidelines for consumers and designers of multimedia learning. 3rd edn.  Jossey Bass.

• Moska, P., Dziuban, C. & Hartman, J. (2013). Blended learning: a dangerous idea? Internet and Higher Education, vol. 18, pp. 15-23.

• Ocak, M. A. (2011). Why are faculty members not teaching blended courses? Insights from faculty members. Computers & Education, vol. 56, pp. 689–699. Request item

Evaluating Web 2.0 in Education.  Interacting with educational social networking sites–experiences as a user

• Khine, M.S. & Saleh, I. M. (2010). New science of learning: cognition, computers and collaboration in education.  Springer

• Solomon, G. & Schrum, L. (2010). Web 2.0: how-to for educators.  2nd edn. Eugene, Oregon: International Society for Technology in Education.  

• Valenza, J. & Berger, P. (2010). Choosing Web 2.0 tools for learning and teaching in a digital world.  Calif.: Libraries Unlimited.

Smartboards

• Owston, R., York, D. & Murtha, S. (2013). Student perceptions and achievement in a university blended learning strategic initiative. Internet and Higher Education, vol. 18, pp. 38-46.

• Schrum, L., M. & Levin, B. B. (2015). Leading 21st-century schools: harnessing technology for engagement and achievement.  2nd edn. Corwin Press.

• Taylor, J.A. & Newton, D. (2012). Beyond blended learning: a case study of institutional change at Australian regional university. Internet and Higher Education, vol. 18, pp. 54-60.

Laptops and Ipads

• Donnelly, R. (2010). Harmonizing technology with interaction in blended problem based learning. Computers & Education, vol. 59, pp. 304-315. Request item

• Staker, H. & Horn, M.B. (2012). Classifying K-12 blended learning. Innosight Institute. Open resource

• Tamim, R.M., Bernard, R.M., Borokhovski, E., Abrami, P.C. & Schmid, R.F. (2011). What forty years of research says about the impact of technology on learning: a second-order meta-analysis and validation study. Review of Educational Research, vol. 81, pp. 4-28.

Assessing and evaluating online and blended learning

• Cavanagh, T. B. (2011). The blended learning toolkit: Improving student performance and retention. Educause Review, vol 34(4).  Open resource

• Graham, C. R., Woodfield, W. & Harrison, J. B. (2013). A framework for institutional adoption and implementation of blended learning in higher education. Internet and Higher Education. vol. 18, pp. 4-14.

• Habibi, M. et al. (2012). The study of effectiveness of blended learning approach for medical training courses. Iranian Red Crescent Medical Journal, vol. 14(1). Request item

• Kaplanis, D. (2013). 5 reasons why blended learning works. Open resource

• Quillen, I. (2013). The rise of blended learning. Smithsonian.com. Open resource

• Wu, J.H., Tennyson, R. D. & Hsia, T.-L. (2010). A study of student satisfaction in a blended e-learning system environment. Computers and Education, vol. 55, pp. 155-164. Request item

Additional readings

• Albalooshi, F. (ed.). (2003). Virtual education: cases in learning and teaching technologies. Hershey: IRM Press. 

• Andrews, R. & Haythornthwaite, C. (2016). The Sage handbook of e-learning research.  2^nd edn. London: Sage. 

• Barber, D., Cooper, L. & Meeson, G. (2007). Learning and teaching with interactive whiteboards. Learning Matters. 

• Bates, A. & Poole, G. (2003). Effective teaching with technology in higher education: foundations for success.  San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass. 

• Bates, A. (2005). Technology, e-learning and distance education.  2^nd edn. London:  Routledge.  

• Bersin, J. (2004). The blended learning book: best practices, proven methodologies and lessons learned. San Francisco, CA: Pfeifer. 

• Brewer, A. G. (2003). Webquests: the secret to guided empowerment. Eugene, OR: Visions Technology in Eductaion. 

• Burrows, T. (2007). Blogs, wikis, myspace, and more: everything you want to know about using web 2.0 but are afraid to ask. Illinois: Chicago Press. 

• Clark, R. C. & Mayer, R. E. (2016). E-learning and the science of instruction: proven guidelines for consumers and designers of multimedia learning. 4^th edn. San Francisco, CA: Pfeifer. 

• Conole, G. & Oliver, M. (eds). (2007). Contemporary perspectives in e-learning research.  London: Routledge. 

• Daniels, H. & Edwards, A. (2004). The RoutledgeFalmer reader in psychology of education. London: Routledge. 

• Davies, J. & Merchant, G. (2009). Web 2.0 for schools: learning and social participation.  New York: Peter Lang Publishing. 

• Dornfest, A. (2003). Frontpage 2003 for dummies. 2^nd edn. Hoboken, NJ: Wiley. 

• Finger, G., Russell, G., Jamieson-Proctor, R. & Russell, N. (2007). Transforming learning with ICT: making it happen.  Frenchs Forest, Malaysis: Pearson Education Australia. 

• Forsyth, I. (2001). Teaching and learning materials and the internet. London: Kogan Page. 

• Forsyth, I., Jolliffe, A. & Stevens, D (1999a). Delivering a course: practical strategies for teachers, lecturers and trainers. 2^nd edn. London: Kogan Page. 

• Forsyth, I., Jolliffe, A. & Stevens, D (1999b). Evaluating a course: practical strategies for teachers, lecturers and trainers. 2^nd edn. London: Kogan Page. 

• Forsyth, I., Jolliffe, A. & Stevens, D (1999c). Planning a course: practical strategies for teachers, lecturers and trainers. 2^nd edn. London: Kogan Page. 

• Green, T. D., Brown, H. A. & Robinson, A. K. (2008). Making the most of the web in your classroom: a teacher's guide to blogs, podcasts, wikis, pages, and sites.  Thousand Oaks, CA: Corwin Press. 

• Hefzallah, I. M. (2004). The new educational technologies and learning: empowering teachers to teach and students to learn in the information age. 2^nd edn. Springfield: Charles C Thomas Publishers. 

• International Society for Technology in Education. (2007).  National educational technology standards for students: connecting curriculum and technology.  2^nd edn. Eugene OR: International Society for Technology in Education. 

• Kidd, T. T. & Chen, I. (2009).  Wired for learning: an educators guide to web 2.0. Charlotte, NC:  Information Age Publishing. 

• Kist, W. R. (2010). The socially networked classroom: teaching in the new media age.  Thousang Oaks, CA: Corwin Press. 

• Laurillard, D. (2013). Rethinking university teaching: a conversational framework for the effective use of learning technologies. 2^nd edn. London: RoutledgeFalmer. 

• Littleton, K. & Light, P. (eds). (1998). Learning with computers, analysing productive interaction. London:  Routledge.    

• Lockwood, F. & Gooley, A. (2001). Innovation in open and distance learning: successful development of online and web-based learning. London: Kogan Page. 

• Macdonald, J. (2008). Blended learning and online tutoring: planning learner support and activity design. 2^nd edn. Surrey: Gower Publishing. 

• McConnell, D. (2000). Implementing computer supported cooperative learning. 2^nd edn. London: Kogan Page. 

• Nilson, L. B. & Weaver, B. E. (Eds). (2005). Enhancing learning with laptops in the classroom.  Jossey-Bass. 

• Orellana, A., Hudgins, T. L. & Simonson, M. (Eds). (2009). The perfect online course.  Best practices for designing and teaching.  Information Age Publishing. 

• Richardson, W. (2010). Blogs, wikis, podcasts, and other powerful web tools for classrooms. 3^rd edn. Thousand Oaks, CA: Corwin Press. 

• Rothwell, W. J., Butler, M. N., Hunt, D. L., Li, J., Maldonado, C., Peters, K. & King Stern, D. J. (2006). The handbook of training technologies: an introductory guide to facilitating learning through technology-from planning through evaluation.  San Francisco: Pfeifer. 

• Rudestam, K. E., Schoenholtz-Read, J. & Rudestam, K. (2010). Handbook of online learning. 2^nd edn. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.  

• Salmon, G. (2011). E-moderating: the key to teaching and learning online. 3^rd edn. London: RoutledgeFalmer. 

• Salmon, G. & Edirisingha, P. (eds). (2008). Podcasting for learning in Universities.  Open University Press. 

• Salmon, G., Edirisingha, P., Mobbs, M., Mobbs, R. & Dennett, C. (2008). How to create podcasts for education.  Open University Press. 

• Schrum, L., M. & Levin, B. B. (2015). Leading 21^st century schools: harnessing technology for engagement and achievement.  2^nd edn. Thousand Oaks, CA: Corwin Press. 

• Shank, P. (ed.). (2007). The online learning idea book: 95 proven ways to enhance technology based and blended learning. San Francisco, CA: Pfeifer. 

• Shelly, G. B., Cashman, T. J., Gunter, R. E. & Gunter, G. A. (2010). Teachers discovering computers: integrating technology in the classroom. 6^th edn.  USA: Course Technology. 

• Simpson, O. (2002). Supporting students in online, open and distance learning. 2^nd edn. London: RoutledgeFalmer. 

• Solomon, G. (2007). Web 2.0: new tools, new schools. Eugene. OR: International Society for Technology in Education. 

• Solomon, G. & Schrum, L. (2010). Web 2.0: how-to for educators. Eugene, OR: International Society for Technology in Education. 

• Somekh, B. & Davis. N. (1997). Using information technology effectively in teaching and learning: studies in pre-service and in-service teacher education. London: Routledge. 

• Sonwalker, N. (2004). Changing the interface of education with revolutionary learning technologies: an effective guide for infusing technology enabled education for universities and corporations. Lincoln, NE: iUniverse. 

• Thombs, M.M., Gillis, M.M. & Canestrari, A.S. (2009). Using web quests in the social studies classroom: a culturally responsive approach.  Thousand Oaks, CA: Corwin Press. 

• Valenza, J. & Berger, P. (2010). Choosing web 2.0 tools for learning and teaching in a digital world.  Santa Barbara, CA: Libraries Unlimited. 

• Wankel, C. (Ed.) (2011). Educating Educators with Social Media. UK: Emerald. 

• Wood, D. (1998).  How children think and learn. 2^nd edn.  Maiden, MA: Blackwell Publishing.

ICT Lesson Plans and Resources 

• Adams, A. & Brindley, S. (2007). Teaching secondary English with ICT. Bershire: McGraw-Hill. 

• Barton, R. (2004). Teaching secondary science with ICT. England: Open University Press. 

• Bennett, R. (2006a). Learning ICT with English. London: David Fulton Publishers. 

• Bennett, R. (2006b). Learning ICT with Maths. London: David Fulton Publishers. 

• Florian, L. & Hegarty, J. (2004). ICT and special educational needs: a tool for inclusion. Maidenhead, MA: Open University Press. 

• Fox, B., Montague-Smith, A. & Wilkes, S. (2000). Using ICT in primary mathematics: practice and possibilities. London: David Fulton Publishers. 

• Hamill, A. (2006a). Learning ICT in the Arts. London: David Fulton Publishers. 

• Hamill, A. (2006b). Learning ICT with Science. London: David Fulton Publishers. 

• Johnston-Wilder, S. & Pimm, D. (eds). (2005). Teaching secondary mathematics with ICT. Great Britain: Open University Press. 

• Kennewell, S., Connell, A., Edwards, A., Hammond, M. & Wickens, C. (eds). (2014). A practical guide to teaching ICT in the secondary school. 2^nd edn. London: Routledge. 

• Singleton, L., Ross, I. & Flavell, L. (2004). Access to ICT: curriculum planning and practical activities for pupils with learning difficulties. London: David Fulton Publishers. 

• Taylor, N. & Chackfield, J. (2005). ICT for learners with special needs: a handbook for tutors. London: David Fulton Publishers. 

• Warwick, P., Wilson, E. & Winterbottom, M. (eds). (2006). Teaching and learning primary science with ICT. Berkshire: Open University Press.

• Woollard, J. (2011). Psychology for the Classroom: E-Learning. Routledge.