Research on literacy instruction and learning in virtual, blended, and hybrid environments
Citation
Pytash, Kristine E; O’Byrne, W Ian (2014) Research on literacy instruction and learning in virtual, blended, and hybrid environments. Handbook of research on K-12 online and blended learning, 179-200. ETC Press.
Abstract
The number of students enrolling in fully online virtual schools or participating in hybrid or blended learning environments is growing rapidly as many states expand options for online learning. While research has examined the effectiveness of distance learning, instructional approaches, and the characteristics of successful students in online settings, missing from the research is an examination of the discipline-specific pedagogical practices necessary for literacy instruction. Drawing on current literacy research, the goals of this chapter are to synthesize the relevant research and best practices associated with synchronous and asynchronous computer-mediated learning in K-12 blended and hybrid settings. The authors provide specific recommendations and implications for writing instruction and reading instruction in virtual, hybrid, and blended environments, as well as implications for future research.
📝 Draft Manuscript
A submitted draft of this chapter is available in the vault archive (10 - PytashOByrneChapter). The draft includes the full research synthesis and practice recommendations.