With the shift to online learning in the wake of COVID-19, teacher educators (TEs) risk
becoming swept up in a “cult of efficiency” that can dehumanize the learning process for …

Redesigning a drastically new approach for teaching and learning within grades JK-5
required immediate attention to all constituents' needs, including students, faculty, and …

This chapter begins with a brief overview of blended learning in the K-12 in order to provide
the theoretical framework for the i2Flex methodology and ground it on the larger educational …

In the evolving global stage, educators are continuously challenged to keep up with the
changing expectations and unknown future needs of their students. Educators must engage …

This chapter presents the evolving definition, theoretical framework, and praxis of the
i2Flex/blended methodology. The conditions for its success are shared, followed by a …

Abstract The Community of Inquiry (CoI) framework was developed by researchers
interested in exploring learning in online discussions who grounded their thinking in social …

The community of inquiry (CoI) framework was developed by researchers at the University of
Alberta who were interested in exploring the learning that took place among participants in …

Abstract Revolutionizing K-12 Blended Learning through the i^ sub 2^ Flex Classroom
Model IGI Global 2017 The American Community School of Athens, Greece (ACS Athens), a …

This chapter describes the challenges personnel preparation programs meet when
preparing pre-service special educators for service in today's technology rich classrooms …

This chapter takes the perspective of the teacher as the leader of a blended K-12 classroom,
working to create a community of inquiry. There is an inherent tension between the …