Teaching Languages in Blended Synchronous Learning Classrooms

A Practical Guide

By Alba Girons; Nicholas Swinehart | Publisher: Georgetown University Press

About the book

Blended synchronous learning (BSL), where some students are present in a physical classroom while others participate online in real time, has been gaining momentum and shows great potential for teaching less commonly taught languages (LCTLs). In Teaching Languages in Blended Synchronous Learning Classrooms, Alba Girons and Nicholas Swinehart provide a concise overview of BSL as it pertains to language instruction. Topics include a number of key factors in the BSL classroom:

* types of BSL environments
* pedagogical considerations
* group dynamics
* creating and adapting activities
* common logistical challenges
* optimal space design
* technology selection, training, and support

This 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.

Editions of Teaching Languages in Blended Synchronous Learning Classrooms

Paperback
ISBN 9781626168060

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Blended synchronous learning (BSL), where some students are present in a physical classroom while others participate online in real time, has been gaining momentum and shows great potential for teaching less commonly taught languages (LCTLs). In Teaching Languages in Blended Synchronous Learning Classrooms, Alba Girons and Nicholas Swinehart provide a concise overview of BSL as it pertains to language instruction. Topics include a number of key factors in the BSL classroom:

* types of BSL environments
* pedagogical considerations
* group dynamics
* creating and adapting activities
* common logistical challenges
* optimal space design
* technology selection, training, and support

This 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.

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What is Teaching Languages in Blended Synchronous Learning Classrooms about?

Blended synchronous learning (BSL), where some students are present in a physical classroom while others participate online in real time, has been gaining momentum and shows great potential for teaching less commonly taught languages (LCTLs). In Teaching Languages in Blended Synchronous Learning Classrooms, Alba Girons and Nicholas Swinehart provide a concise overview of BSL as it pertains to language instruction. Topics include a number of key factors in the BSL classroom:

* types of BSL environments
* pedagogical considerations
* group dynamics
* creating and adapting activities
* common logistical challenges
* optimal space design
* technology selection, training, and support

This 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.

What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Teaching Languages in Blended Synchronous Learning Classrooms?

Language and Linguistics > Language teaching and learning

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Who is/are the Author/s of the book Teaching Languages in Blended Synchronous Learning Classrooms?

Alba Girons; Nicholas Swinehart

Who is the Publisher of the book Teaching Languages in Blended Synchronous Learning Classrooms?

Georgetown University Press

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