{"product_id":"teaching-languages-in-blended-synchronous-learning-classrooms-a-practical-guide-paperback","title":"Teaching Languages in Blended Synchronous Learning Classrooms: A Practical Guide - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAlba Girons\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eNicholas Swinehart\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBlended synchronous learning has been gaining momentum and shows great potential for teaching less commonly taught languages. In \u003ci\u003eTeaching Languages in Blended Synchronous Learning Classrooms\u003c\/i\u003e, Alba Girons and Nicholas Swinehart provide a concise overview of BSL as it pertains to language instruction. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTeaching Methodology \/ Languages \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBlended synchronous learning (BSL), where some students are present in a physical classroom while others participate online in real time, represents a next step in the evolution of teaching and learning in the digital age. In \u003ci\u003eTeaching Languages in Blended Synchronous Learning Classrooms\u003c\/i\u003e, Alba Girons and Nicholas Swinehart provide a concise overview of BSL as it pertains to language instruction, particularly to less commonly taught languages, or LCTLs. Girons and Swinehart cover a number of key topics: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- types of BSL environments\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- pedagogical considerations \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- group dynamics\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- creating and adapting activities\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- common logistical challenges\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- optimal space design \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- technology selection, training, and support\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis practical guide will be of use to teachers, technology staff, and program administrators, all working together to implement successful BSL programs and ensure quality learning opportunities for every student.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlba Girons\u003c\/b\u003e is the director of the Catalan Language Program and a senior lecturer at the University of Chicago. She has been offering her Catalan courses in blended synchronous environments since 2015.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNicholas Swinehart\u003c\/b\u003e is an instructional technologist and researcher at the University of Chicago, specializing in language pedagogy, assessment, and coordinating technological and administrative aspects of blended synchronous language courses.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlba Girons \u003c\/b\u003eearned her PhD in translation and intercultural studies from the Autonomous University of Barcelona. She is the director of the Catalan Language Program and a senior lecturer at the University of Chicago. She has been offering her Catalan courses in blended synchronous environments since 2015.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNicholas Swinehart\u003c\/b\u003e is an instructional technologist and researcher at the University of Chicago, specializing in language pedagogy, assessment, and coordinating technological and administrative aspects of blended synchronous language courses. His previous publications include chapters in the \u003ci\u003eHandbook of Research on Mobile Technology, Constructivism, and Meaningful Learning \u003c\/i\u003eand the \u003ci\u003eHandbook of Research on Learner-Centered Pedagogy in Teacher Education and Professional Development\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.3 x 8.8 x 5.8 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 01, 2020\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47327283675385,"sku":"9781626168060","price":30.51,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/2782\/3097\/files\/YlBLK2dYYk9hOTZtUkIvZ0ZhV09hdz09.webp?v=1769578163","url":"https:\/\/bookscloud.io\/products\/teaching-languages-in-blended-synchronous-learning-classrooms-a-practical-guide-paperback","provider":"BooksCloud Book Dropshipping","version":"1.0","type":"link"}