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BlackBerry Enterprise Server for Microsoft® Exchange
by Mitesh Desai Dan RenfroeThe book combines a clear factual information with easy-to-use step-by-step instructions. There are chapters with background information on the architecture and features of the BlackBerry Enterprise Server, and chapters with specific installation and configuration instructions. This combined approach gives you the knowledge to make the best implementation decisions for your environment. This book is written for IT professionals and network administrators who need to implement a BlackBerry Enterprise Server. The text assumes basic familiarity with Microsoft Windows Server administration, but provides detailed instructions for administrators with varying levels of experience.
BlackBerry For Dummies
by Dante Sarigumba Robert KaoJust what you need to know to take full advantage of your new BlackBerry smartphoneThe popular BlackBerry is used by millions of office workers and executives and has become an essential business tool. Now with an even faster and more efficient 6.0 operating system, the newest BlackBerry devices have the potential to become pocket-sized replacements for the laptop. This fifth edition of the most popular BlackBerry guide explores all the features of the new BlackBerry and its upgraded OS.It covers setting up the device, organizing and managing your appointments and to-do list, accessing the Internet, handling e-mail, working with multimedia, synching your BlackBerry with your desktop, adding apps, and much more.The BlackBerry is the most popular handheld device for business users; an updated 6.0 operating system is being introduced for new models with an upgrade available for certain older modelsThis edition of the popular BlackBerry guide covers the new OS, setting up your BlackBerry, organizing and managing your calendar, handling e-mail, and accessing the InternetExplores working with multimedia and taking great photos with your BlackBerryOffers tips and shortcuts plus information about managing power usage, synching your BlackBerry to your desktop, and taking advantage of the expandable memory, as well as great apps you can addWise advice from BlackBerry experts makes this the guide you need to get the most juice from your BlackBerry.
BlackBerry Hacks: Tips & Tools for Your Mobile Office
by Dave MabeThe BlackBerry has become an invaluable tool for those of us who need to stay connected and in the loop. But most people take advantage of only a few features that this marvelous communications device offers. What if you could do much more with your BlackBerry than just web surfing and email?BlackBerry Hacks will enhance your mobile computing with great tips and tricks. You'll learn that the BlackBerry is capable of things you never thought possible, and you'll learn how to make it an even better email and web workhorse:Get the most out of the built-in applicationsTake control of email with filters, searches, and moreRev up your mobile gaming--whether you're an arcade addict or poker proBrowse the web, chat over IM, and keep up with news and weblogsWork with office documents, spell check your messages, and send faxesBecome more secure, lock down your BlackBerry and stash secure information somewhere safeManage and monitor the BlackBerry Enterprise Server (BES) and Mobile Data System (MDS)Create web sites that look great on a BlackBerryDevelop and deploy BlackBerry applicationsWhether you need to schedule a meeting from a trade show floor, confirm your child's next play date at the park, or just find the show times and secure movie tickets while at dinner, this book helps you use the remarkable BlackBerry to stay in touch and in-the-know--no matter where you are or where you go.
BlackBerry Java Application Development
by Bill FoustWritten with a fast-paced but friendly and engaging approach, this Packt Beginner's Guide is designed to be placed alongside the computer as your guide and mentor. Step-by-step tutorials are boosted by explanations of the reasoning behind what you are doing. You will quickly pick up the necessary skills, tips, and tricks for building BlackBerry applications with Java with practical. If you are a Java programmer who wants to build BlackBerry applications with Java, this book is for you.
BlackBerry Pearl 3G For Dummies
by Dante Sarigumba Robert KaoGet the most out of your new BlackBerry Pearl 3G!Forfeiting the usual technical jargon, veteran authors Robert Kao and Dante Sarigumba present you with a straightforward-but-fun guide to unlocking the potential of this powerful mobile device. Covering a wide range of pragmatic and how-to topics, this practical guide shows you how to get the most from the features and basic applications of the BlackBerry Pearl 3G. The author duo understands that you may not be all that familiar with this new device--but that you're eager to get savvy--as they escort you through tips, tricks, and techniques for entering and maintaining your contacts, managing appointments and meetings, creating a to-do list, getting online, using e-mail, multitasking with the built-in phone, and more.Introduces the new and powerful mobile device: the BlackBerry Pearl 3GWalks you through the basics of the BlackBerry Pearl 3G in a fun and friendly way, foregoing the technical jargonShows you how to create a to-do list, manage appointments, get online and surf the Web, manage e-mail, sync with your desktop, enter contacts, and moreHelps you download useful apps from BlackBerry App World and take full advantage of the multimedia featuresYou'll benefit from the pearls of wisdom that are shared throughout BlackBerry Pearl 3G For Dummies!
BlackBerry PlayBook For Dummies
by Corey SandlerUse your BlackBerry PlayBook for work and for play--this book shows you how For all you business road warriors who don't go anywhere without your BlackBerrys, the road just got a little more comfortable. The BlackBerry PlayBook is a tablet is your go-to-gadget for working on the go. Learn how to take full advantage of this powerful newcomer to the tablet market with this full-color For Dummies guide. You'll discover how to use your PlayBook to connect to corporate systems, manage your finances, keep track of your travel and other schedules--even how to use the PlayBook as an e-reader or portable entertainment center. Take full advantage of its web browser, media players, two cameras, third-party apps, and more, with this practical, four-color guide. Helps you get up to speed on the BlackBerry PlayBook device Translates techno-babble into clear and simple language, explaining how to use your BlackBerry PlayBook to access the Internet, your own office's intranets, and more Explains techniques, features, and technology to newcomers who are new to tablet devices, as well as to seasoned users who seek information about the new QNX operating system, software options, and new appsCovers how to set up the PlayBook and customize it for your personal needs Explores how to locate and download apps and programs, manage finances, oversee travel and other schedules, use your new PlayBook as an e-reader, multimedia device, and more Baffled by your BlackBerry PlayBook? Become a PlayBook power user in no time with BlackBerry PlayBook For Dummies.
BlackBerry Storm For Dummies
by Dante Sarigumba Robert KaoThe long-awaited BlackBerry Storm is here! Take advantage of all the cool things your new touch-screen BlackBerry can do with BlackBerry Storm For Dummies.Your BlackBerry Storm can help you organize your calendar, surf the Internet, and stay in constant contact. it even works like a modem for your laptop. BlackBerry Storm For Dummies shows you how to unlock all of the exciting capabilities of your BlackBerry Storm. You'll discover how to:Customize your BlackBerry Storm, learn to navigate the touch screen, manage power consumption, and protect your deviceSet up your contacts, keep notes, synchronize lists with your desktop, and manage your calendarKeep in touch with e-mail, PIN-to-PIN and instant messaging, and phone callsBrowse the Internet and keep track of key sitesPlay music and videos, take pictures or mini-movies, and tune in the newsActivate Storm's built-in GPS and use Google Maps or BlackBerry MapSynchronize your BlackBerry with your desktop so your data is consistent wherever you goPrepare your laptop to use your BlackBerry Storm as a modemInstall and manage third-party applicationsKeep your personal information safeYou'll find tips for tapping and thumbing the touch screen, secrets for taking great photos and videos, and even fun games to play on your Storm. Whether you're upgrading from an earlier model or you just got your first BlackBerry, BlackBerry Storm For Dummies helps you utilize everything this handy device has to offer.
BlackBerry Storm For Dummies
by Dante Sarigumba Robert Kao Kevin J. MichalukTake your smartphone by storm and learn how to maximize its performanceRIM's next generation release of the BlackBerry Storm features an updated touch screen keyboard and WiFi. It's also noticeably thinner, lighter, and faster! With this updated release comes new--and more complex--features. This easy-to-understand guide provides you with valuable information to unlock the full potential for this powerful handheld.Focused on the new and exciting features of the BlackBerry Storm, this book shows you how to use the touch screen, enter and maintain your contacts, manage your appointments and meetings, create and manage your To-Do lists, and much, much more.Introduces the new WiFi capabilities of the BlackBerry StormShows you how to get organized with your contacts, appointments, meetings, e-mail, and moreDemonstrates how to sync up with your desktopHelps you find your way by using your BlackBerry Storm as a GPS device Provides instructions for taking great photosLearn to take full advantage of everything your new BlackBerry Storm has to offer!
BlackBerry® For Dummies®, 4th Edition
by Dante Sarigumba Robert KaoGet the most juice out of your BlackBerry handheld! Feature-rich and complex, the BlackBerry is the number one smartphone in the corporate world is among the most popular handhelds for business users. This new and updated edition includes all the latest and greatest information on new and current BlackBerry mobile devices. Covering a range of valuable how-to topics, this helpful guide explores the BlackBerry's most useful features, techniques for getting the most out of your BlackBerry, and practical information about power usage. Covers all aspects of the number one smartphone in the corporate world-the BlackBerry Reviews managing appointments, creating a To Do list, getting online, using e-mail, and taking photos Shares navigation tips and shortcuts as well as essential applications for the BlackBerry Addresses power usage and consumption Advises on how to take advantage of the expandable memory In addition, BlackBerry For Dummies, 4th Edition explains business tools, games, and great sites that deliver what you need for your BlackBerry, when you need it.
Blackboard Essentials for Teachers
by William RiceThis book develops a sample site with lots of step-by-step instructions and screenshots to get you up and running in no time at all. If you are a teacher or course builder, you need only basic computer skills to get the most from this book. You don't need any background in online teaching or building Web pages.
Blackboard For Dummies
by Howie Southworth Kemal Cakici Susan Zvacek Yianna VovidesUse the quick-start guide to create your course in a flashPost course materials, give quizzes, facilitate discussions, and handle gradesYou're an educator, not a psychic, so how would you know how to use Blackboard with no instructions? These step-by-step examples show you how to set up a Blackboard classroom, put your materials on the Internet, communicate online with students, and even evaluate their performance.Discover how to* Navigate the Blackboard environment* Customize your course menu* Add and organize course materials* Give online assignments* Conduct online discussions and chat rooms* Keep track of grades
Blackboard Learn Administration
by Terry PattersonHands-on and step-by-step instructions on successfully administrating Blackboard Learn from an admin expert. This book is for in-house IT administrators who are responsible for maintaining the school's IT system and making sure that it is ready for the teachers to use. Readers will need some experience with server management and installation.
Blackbox Algorithmus – Grundfragen einer Regulierung Künstlicher Intelligenz
by Mario MartiniDieses Buch liefert eine rechtswissenschaftliche Analyse der Chancen und Gefahren algorithmenbasierter Verfahren. Algorithmen, die im Maschinenraum moderner Softwareanwendungen werkeln, sind zu zentralen Steuerungsinstanzen der digitalen Gesellschaft avanciert. Immer nachhaltiger beeinflussen sie unser Leben. Ihre Funktionsweise gleicht aber teilweise einer Blackbox. Die in ihr schlummernden Risiken zu bändigen, fordert die Rechtsordnung heraus. Das Buch beleuchtet die gesellschaftlichen Gefahren einer zunehmenden gesellschaftlichen Steuerung durch Algorithmen und entwickelt erste Regulierungsideen, mit deren Hilfe sich die Wertschöpfungspotenziale automatisierter digitaler Prozesse mit den Grundwerten der Rechtsordnung versöhnen lassen.
Blazor Quick Start Guide: Build web applications using Blazor, EF Core, and SQL Server
by Ankit SharmaWork with the fundamentals of Blazor to create rich and interactive web applicationKey FeaturesFirst book about the new .NET-based framework for client and server side applicationsExplore Blazor, and create client side applications with C#Build rich, modern single-page application (SPA) using .NET end-to-end across server and clientBook DescriptionBlazor is an open source .NET web framework based on C#, Razor, and HTML that runs in the browser with WebAssembly. It simplifies web development by allowing us to write .NET-based web apps that run client-side in web browsers. We can take advantage of our existing knowledge of C# to write both client - side and server-side applications, and have a full stack .NET development experience.This book introduces you to the core concepts of Blazor, and how to apply these to a real-world web app with the help of Entity Framework Core and SQL Server. The book begins with an introduction to Blazor and its advantages. Then, you will learn about the building blocks of Blazor, including Blazor components, data binding, dependency injection, routing, and JavaScript Interop.Moving on, you will learn how to create a Single Page Application (SPA) using Blazor. You will also use the Entity Framework Core and ADO.NET with Blazor to extend your application's data-handling capabilities. Toward the end, you will deploy the application on IIS and Azure.By the end of this book, you will have a solid foundation working with the Blazor framework as it stands today. Using it, you will be able to create rich and interactive web applications using Blazor on the frontend, and SQL Server as a database providerWhat you will learnFamiliarize yourself with the core concepts of BlazorDevelop applications with BlazorBlazor applications with Visual Studio code and Command Line Interface (CLI)Create a Tic-Tac-Toe game with BlazorDesign and build a calculator app with BlazorCreate an ASP.NET core-hosted Blazor application using SQL Server 2017Use EF Core and ADO.NET to access data in a Blazor applicationDeploy a Blazor application on IIS and AzureWho this book is forThis book is for people who want to explore .NET's latest framework, Blazor. If you want to move beyond concepts and learn how to put Blazor to work, this book is for you. Knowledge of C# and basic web development experience is required.
Blazor WebAssembly By Example: Use practical projects to start building web apps with .NET 7, Blazor WebAssembly, and C#, 2nd Edition
by Scott Hanselman Toi B. WrightBuilding exciting web apps using methods other than JavaScript by following step-by-step instructions code-in-action videos.Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free eBook in PDF format.Key FeaturesExplore and build complete, easy-to-follow web projects using BlazorTest your nettle building a weather app, and expense tracker, and a Kanban board with real-world applicationsDevelop a deeper understanding on how to work with Blazor WebAssembly without spending too much time focusing on the theoryBook DescriptionBlazor WebAssembly helps developers build web applications without the need for JavaScript, plugins, or add-ons. With its continued growth in popularity, getting started with Blazor now can open doors to new career paths and exciting projects – and Blazor WebAssembly By Example will make your first steps easier. This is a project-based guide that will teach you how to build single-page web applications with Blazor, focusing heavily on the practical over the theoretical by providing detailed step-by-step instructions for each project.In this updated edition, you'll start by building simple standalone web applications and gradually progress to developing more advanced hosted web applications with SQL Server backends. Each project will cover a different aspect of the Blazor WebAssembly ecosystem, such as Razor components, JavaScript interop, security, event handling, debugging on the client, application state, and dependency injection. The book's projects get more challenging as you progress, but you don't have to complete them in order, which makes this book a valuable resource for beginners as well as those who just want to dip into specific topics.By the end of this book, you will have experience and lots of know-how on how to build a wide variety of single-page web applications with .NET, Blazor WebAssembly, and C#.What you will learnDiscover the power of the C# language for both server-side and client-side web developmentBuild your first Blazor WebAssembly application with the Blazor WebAssembly App project templateLearn how to debug a Blazor WebAssembly app, and use ahead-of-time compilation before deploying it on Microsoft's cloud platformUse templated components and the Razor class library to build and share a modal dialog boxLearn how to use JavaScript with Blazor WebAssemblyBuild a progressive web app (PWA) to enable native app-like performance and speedSecure a Blazor WebAssembly app using Azure Active DirectoryGain experience with ASP.NET Web APIs by building a task manager appWho this book is forThis book is for .NET web developers who want to leverage the power of .NET and C# to write single-page web applications using Blazor WebAssembly without using JavaScript frameworks. To get started with this book, you'll need at least beginner-level knowledge of the C# language, .NET framework, Microsoft Visual Studio, and web development concepts.
Blazor WebAssembly by Example: A project-based guide to building web apps with .NET, Blazor WebAssembly, and C#
by Scott Hanselman Toi B. WrightDiscover blueprints that explore various components of Blazor, C#, and .NET to help you build web apps without learning JavaScriptKey FeaturesExplore complete, easy-to-follow web projects using BlazorBuild projects such as a weather app, expense tracker, and Kanban board with real-world applicationsUnderstand and work with Blazor WebAssembly effectively without spending too much time focusing on the theoryBook DescriptionBlazor WebAssembly makes it possible to run C# code on the browser instead of having to use JavaScript, and does not rely on plugins or add-ons. The only technical requirement for using Blazor WebAssembly is a browser that supports WebAssembly, which, as of today, all modern browsers do. Blazor WebAssembly by Example is a project-based guide for learning how to build single-page web applications using the Blazor WebAssembly framework. This book emphasizes the practical over the theoretical by providing detailed step-by-step instructions for each project. You'll start by building simple standalone web applications and progress to developing more advanced hosted web applications with SQL Server backends. Each project covers a different aspect of the Blazor WebAssembly ecosystem, such as Razor components, JavaScript interop, event handling, application state, and dependency injection. The book is designed in such a way that you can complete the projects in any order. By the end of this book, you will have experience building a wide variety of single-page web applications with .NET, Blazor WebAssembly, and C#.What you will learnDiscover the power of the C# language for both server-side and client-side web developmentUse the Blazor WebAssembly App project template to build your first Blazor WebAssembly applicationUse templated components and the Razor class library to build and share a modal dialog boxUnderstand how to use JavaScript with Blazor WebAssemblyBuild a progressive web app (PWA) to enable native app-like performance and speedUnderstand dependency injection (DI) in .NET to build a shopping cart appGet to grips with .NET Web APIs by building a task manager appWho this book is forThis book is for .NET web developers who are tired of constantly learning new JavaScript frameworks and wish to write web applications using Blazor WebAssembly, leveraging the power of .NET and C#. The book assumes beginner-level knowledge of the C# language, .NET framework, Microsoft Visual Studio, and web development concepts.
Blazor in Action
by Chris SaintyAn example-driven guide to building reusable UI components and web frontends—all with Blazor, C#, and .NET.In Blazor in Action, you will learn about: Blazor + WebAssembly Picking the right hosting model Building reusable UI components Building forms with validation Integrating with JavaScript libraries Securing your application Testing your applications Blazor in Action is a practical guide to building stunning UIs and client-side applications using C# and .NET. You&’ll use the Blazor frontend framework to create a fun and exciting web application for plotting hiking routes. As you build up your new application, you&’ll master the key features of Blazor, such as routing, forms and validation, and dynamic and reusable components. By the time you're done, you'll be ready to develop beautiful sites and apps that seamlessly execute your C# code natively in the browser. The book is written to the most recent stable build of Blazor and seamlessly integrates fresh features from .NET 6. About the technology Create rich web frontends without relying on JavaScript. Microsoft&’s Blazor framework uses WebAssembly to extend the ultra-popular ASP.NET platform. In Blazor, you can build interactive web components that run natively in the browser without plug-ins or transpilers. And because it&’s C# end-to-end, it&’s easy to share code between the server and your web UI. About the book Blazor in Action teaches you to create full-stack ASP.NET applications end-to-end in C#. You&’ll start by learning to build Blazor web components, working through core topics like routing and forms. As you go, you&’ll implement a hiking route web application that includes reusable code, integration with JavaScript libraries, and role-based security. To make sure your app is production ready, this practical book also covers state management, data persistence, and testing. What's inside Dynamic and reusable UI components Sharing client and server code Role-based security using Auth0 Persisting state using local browser storage About the reader For web developers with C# and .NET experience. About the author Chris Sainty has been a part of the Blazor community from the beginning. He&’s an active blogger, open source developer, international speaker, and a Microsoft MVP. Table of Contents 1 Starting your Blazor journey 2 Your first Blazor app 3 Working with Blazor&’s component model 4 Routing 5 Forms and validation—Part 1: Fundamentals 6 Forms and validation—Part 2: Beyond the basics 7 Creating more reusable components 8 Integrating with JavaScript libraries 9 Securing Blazor applications 10 Managing state 11 Testing your Blazor application
Blended Learning Designs in STEM Higher Education: Putting Learning First
by Chris Campbell Christopher N. Allan Julie CroughThis book offers a set of learning principles to support the design of rich learning experiences in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) higher education, including detailed evaluations and discussions for a variety of science subjects. Further, it presents a professional learning framework that can be used to support the implementation of blended learning technologies to increase buy-in from academic staff, to support grass roots initiatives, to develop a sense of community, and to sustain change. The principles developed here will help readers to think about blended learning from a learner’s perspective, put learning first, and develop activities that will help learners achieve better learning outcomes.In addition, the book addresses how to design rich, evidence-based, blended learning experiences that support learning. It demonstrates a range of learning principles in practice, with step-by-step instructions, and includes templates, supporting material, instructions and other resources to help teachers embed and adapt designs in their own subject. Readers will be equipped with an expanded toolkit of resources, designs, ideas and activities that can be directly applied in a variety of subject areas.
Blended Learning Solutions in Higher Education: History, Theory and Practice
by Neil HughesBlended Learning Solutions in Higher Education explores the origins, empirical foundations, and implementation of blended learning in colleges and universities. Since emerging as a third-way solution to traditional and virtual higher education models, blended learning has become a predominant learning modality in an era of rapid technological proliferation. Offering an alternative to longstanding yet flawed methodologies and assumptions about its validity, this book conceptualizes blended learning as a complex social practice mediated by knowledge, institutional rules, policies, and norms as well as material factors such as technology and physical spaces. The book’s original MIRACLE framework offers a research-grounded, highly practical guide to blended learning design, improvement, and long-term efficacy. From demystified history and heuristics to digitized platforms and course content to reimagined governance and regulations, these insights provide a thoughtful exemplar of blended learning’s challenges and affordances along with a firm basis for integrating face-to-face and online learning, teaching, and assessment innovatively and creatively.
Blended Learning and MOOCs: A New Generation Education System
by Balamurugan Balusamy Meenakshi Sharma Manpreet Singh Manna Prithi SamuelThis book presents a framework for integrating blended learning and massive open online courses (MOOCs) in the Indian education system. It argues that blended teaching and learning is the most suitable approach to education in a post-COVID-19 world. Drawing on case studies used in blended learning practices around the world, the book provides ample resources for beginners to improvise the spread of knowledge around information technology in higher education. It discusses various concepts such as flip learning in blended learning models and examines the self-assessment tools and structures it offers to institutions for building competencies. In addition to addressing the challenges and opportunities of adopting the digital mode of teaching, the book also offers techniques and concepts helpful for designing MOOCs. It covers concepts such as curriculum designing, content flow, teaching behavior, and evaluation patterns, which are important aspects of online teaching. An indispensable guide to navigating the shift from offline to online teaching, this book will be of interest to students, teachers, and researchers of education, education technology, digital education, and information technology. It will also be useful to policymakers, educational institutions, EdTech start-ups, NGOs in the education sector, and online education centers.
Blended Learning for Inclusive and Quality Higher Education in Asia
by Charles R. Graham Cher Ping LimThis book demonstrates how blended learning improves access to and enhances the quality of higher education teaching and learning in Asian universities. It first discusses how leading universities in the region drive and support blended learning at the institutional level to enhance student learning engagement and outcomes. It then examines 10 effective implementations and lessons learned of blended learning practices across different disciplinary courses and programmes (humanities and language, science and engineering, social science and education, and others) in the region. The chapters in this book provide an overview of the opportunities and challenges of blended learning for improved access and enhanced quality of higher education, and offer insights into the promising blended learning policies and practices in Asian universities.
Blended Learning in Action: A Practical Guide Toward Sustainable Change (Corwin Teaching Essentials)
by Catlin R. Tucker Tiffany Wycoff Jason T. GreenShift to blended learning to transform education Blended learning has the power to reinvent education, but transitioning to a blended model is challenging. Blended learning requires a fundamentally new approach to learning as well as a new skillset for both teachers and school leaders. Loaded with research, examples, and resources, Blended Learning in Action demonstrates the advantages a blended model has over traditional instruction when technology is used to engage students both inside the classroom and online. Readers will find: Breakdowns of the most effective classroom setups for blended learning Guidelines to build a blended learning toolbox of tech and resources Tips for leaders Ideas for personalizing and differentiating instruction using technology Strategies for managing devices in classrooms and schools Study questions to facilitate professional development and deeper learning Written with system-wide transformation in mind, this is the resource teachers and leaders need to help them shift to a blended learning model and transform education for today′s learning environment. "The time for blended learning is now and the place is ALL classrooms throughout the country. This book provides educators with essential information and practices that will prepare students for the 21st Century." Kim Weber, 4th Grade Teacher Mandell School, New York, NY "This book is different. It is deeper and more serious about creating the change students deserve than most others. The fact that each and every chapter starts out with a student′s perspective confirms that it is built on a vital pedagogical foundation." Brad Gustafson, Principal and Author of Renegade Leadership Greenwood Elementary, Wayzata, MN
Blended Learning in Action: A Practical Guide Toward Sustainable Change (Corwin Teaching Essentials)
by Catlin R. Tucker Tiffany Wycoff Jason T. GreenShift to blended learning to transform education Blended learning has the power to reinvent education, but transitioning to a blended model is challenging. Blended learning requires a fundamentally new approach to learning as well as a new skillset for both teachers and school leaders. Loaded with research, examples, and resources, Blended Learning in Action demonstrates the advantages a blended model has over traditional instruction when technology is used to engage students both inside the classroom and online. Readers will find: Breakdowns of the most effective classroom setups for blended learning Guidelines to build a blended learning toolbox of tech and resources Tips for leaders Ideas for personalizing and differentiating instruction using technology Strategies for managing devices in classrooms and schools Study questions to facilitate professional development and deeper learning Written with system-wide transformation in mind, this is the resource teachers and leaders need to help them shift to a blended learning model and transform education for today′s learning environment. "The time for blended learning is now and the place is ALL classrooms throughout the country. This book provides educators with essential information and practices that will prepare students for the 21st Century." Kim Weber, 4th Grade Teacher Mandell School, New York, NY "This book is different. It is deeper and more serious about creating the change students deserve than most others. The fact that each and every chapter starts out with a student′s perspective confirms that it is built on a vital pedagogical foundation." Brad Gustafson, Principal and Author of Renegade Leadership Greenwood Elementary, Wayzata, MN
Blended Learning in Grades 4–12: Leveraging the Power of Technology to Create Student-Centered Classrooms
by Catlin R. TuckerUse technology to focus on your students! In this step-by-step guide, teacher and education blogger Catlin Tucker outlines the process for integrating online discussion with face-to-face instruction in a way that empowers teachers to focus their energies where they’re most needed. With concrete strategies, ready-to-use resources, and sample rubrics grounded in the Common Core State Standards, this book shows teachers how to: Increase engagement and drive higher-order thinking Prepare students for high-stakes exams without sacrificing class time Assess online work Personalize learning and differentiate lessons Move toward flipped instruction to create a student-centered classroom
Blended Learning in Higher Education
by D. Randy Garrison Norman D. VaughanThis groundbreaking book offers a down-to-earth resource for the practical application of blended learning in higher education as well as a comprehensive examination of the topic. Well-grounded in research, Blended Learning in Higher Education clearly demonstrates how the blended learning approach embraces the traditional values of face-to-face teaching and integrates the best practices of online learning. This approach has proven to both enhance and expand the effectiveness and efficiency of teaching and learning in higher education across disciplines. In this much-needed book, authors D. Randy Garrison and Norman D. Vaughan present the foundational research, theoretical framework, scenarios, principles, and practical guidelines for the redesign and transformation of the higher education curriculum. Blended Learning in Higher Education Outlines seven blended learning redesign principles Explains the professional development issues essential to the implementation of blended learning designs Presents six illustrative scenarios of blended learning design Contains practical guidelines to blended learning redesign Describes techniques and tools for engaging students