Teaching Languages in Blended Synchronous Learning Classrooms
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Teaching Languages in Blended Synchronous Learning Classrooms
A Practical Guide
Alba Girons and Nicholas Swinehart
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: Alba Girons earned 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.
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"A terrifically useful and comprehensive overview of the issues, well-referenced, with a rich array of examples. Great as an introduction, a course handbook, or a reference, appropriate for those new to course sharing in blended environments or those looking to expand their expertise."—Catherine Baumann, director of the German language program and director of the University of Chicago Language Center, University of Chicago "This book offers readers valuable content, and gives relevant and important advice, tips, and suggestions. This guidebook is very easy to read and digest and is concise yet technical. It provides instructors, admins, and staff with very valuable material. The context of BSL is thoroughly reviewed and defined."—Camille Meritan, Linguist List Table of Contents Introduction 1. Contextualizing Blended Synchronous Learning Benefits and Challenges Example Contexts Research BSL and Less Commonly Taught Languages Definitions 2. Preparing Environments Key Components of BSL Environments Choosing Technology Designing BSL Spaces Models of BSL Training and Support Cross-institutional Challenges Conclusion 3. Pedagogical Challenges Group Dynamics Interaction outside of the Classroom Interaction inside of the Classroom Delivery Method Feedback Activities Conclusion References About the Authors |