Theoretical bases of Understanding Blended Learning and Instructional Design

• Author / Creator

  Marin, Luis F

• The purpose of this research is to explore how to optimize the quality of the design of a blended learning experience. This research started as an evaluation of the effectiveness of the design of instructional hypermedia. However, a preliminary review brought out the need to study the larger context of preservice teachers´ blended learning experiences. The theoretical framework of this research explored the context, purpose and expected key characteristics of a blended delivery experience based on: educational and developmental psychology; educational technology; instructional design; learning theory; media ecology; and selected philosophies of education. Developing a design-based development methodology this research articulates a heuristic statement of design principles to examine the development of a preservice teachers´ learning experience and evaluate the quality of such planned intervention.

• Subjects / Keywords

  • Pre-service teachers
  • Blended learning
  • Instructional design

• Graduation date

  Fall 2014

• Type of Item

  Thesis

• Degree

  Master of Education

• DOI

  https://doi.org/10.7939/R3JM35

• License

  This thesis is made available by the University of Alberta Libraries with permission of the copyright owner solely for non-commercial purposes. This thesis, or any portion thereof, may not otherwise be copied or reproduced without the written consent of the copyright owner, except to the extent permitted by Canadian copyright law.