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Bridging the Gap Between Face-to-Face and Cyber Interaction in Holistic Blended Learning Environments

In: Handbook on Information Technologies for Education and Training

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  • N. -S. Chen

    (National Sun Yat-Sen University)

  • C. -W. Wei

    (National Sun Yat-Sen University)

  • Kinshuk

    (Athabasca University)

  • Y. -R. Chen

    (National Sun Yat-Sen University)

  • Y. -C. Wang

    (Victoria University of Wellington)

Abstract

Previous research studies on blended learning have mainly focused on blending between either physical face-to-face and cyber asynchronous, or cyber face-to-face and cyber asynchronous environments. This research has created a holistic blended-learning environment (HBLE) in which physical face-to-face, cyber face-to-face and cyber asynchronous blended models are synthesized into one holistic blended-learning model. Such a model enables teachers and learners to do two-way interaction asynchronously and synchronously regardless of whether they are in physical space or cyber space. This research also explores whether significant differences exist in terms of effects on classroom climate and learning effectiveness between physical face-to-face groups (P-F2F) and cyber face-to-face groups (C-F2F).

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  • N. -S. Chen & C. -W. Wei & Kinshuk & Y. -R. Chen & Y. -C. Wang, 2008. "Bridging the Gap Between Face-to-Face and Cyber Interaction in Holistic Blended Learning Environments," International Handbooks on Information Systems, in: Heimo H. Adelsberger & Kinshuk & Jan M. Pawlowski & Demetrios G. Sampson (ed.), Handbook on Information Technologies for Education and Training, edition 2, chapter 13, pages 239-259, Springer.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:ihichp:978-3-540-74155-8_13
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-540-74155-8_13
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