The Importance of Building Relationships with Students Involved with Hybrid and On-line Instruction

Authors

Richard Cooley, Grand Valley State University

Department

History

College

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

Date Range

2011-2012

Abstract

This paper is the result of observations in Grand Rapids, Michigan Public Schools where a new model of blended instruction has been adopted. Informal interviews were conducted with Grand Valley State teacher-assistants and classroom teachers, with subsequent discussions with an area technology coordinator. Preliminary findings are discussed in this paper about the lack of effective communication that leads to confusion in the classroom and disruption of a positive learning environment. Teachers, technology coordinators, administrators and parents should thoroughly investigate the impact on the students of this type of blended instruction .

Conference Name

Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education

Conference Location

Austin, Texas

ScholarWorks Citation

Cooley, Richard, "The Importance of Building Relationships with Students Involved with Hybrid and On-line Instruction" (2011). Faculty Scholarly Dissemination Grants. 228.
https://scholarworks.gvsu.edu/fsdg/228