Download - Blended Learning Chat N Chew 10 8 09
![Page 1: Blended Learning Chat N Chew 10 8 09](https://reader035.vdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022081816/546d4f2caf7959693c8b5a44/html5/thumbnails/1.jpg)
BLENDED LEARNING
Anita B. SchmidtOctober 8, 2009
![Page 2: Blended Learning Chat N Chew 10 8 09](https://reader035.vdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022081816/546d4f2caf7959693c8b5a44/html5/thumbnails/2.jpg)
Outline
Definition of blended learning (BL) Why blend? Advantages How to blend Examples of blended activities Blended combinations Q & A
![Page 3: Blended Learning Chat N Chew 10 8 09](https://reader035.vdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022081816/546d4f2caf7959693c8b5a44/html5/thumbnails/3.jpg)
Definition
Courses that integrate online with traditional face-to-face class activities in a planned, pedagogically valuable manner, and where a portion (institutionally defined) of face-to-face time is replaced by online activity.
Source:
Picciano, A. G. (2007). Introduction. In A. G. Picciano & C. D. Dziuban (Eds.), Blended Learning: Research Perspectives. Needham, MA: Sloan Consortium.
![Page 4: Blended Learning Chat N Chew 10 8 09](https://reader035.vdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022081816/546d4f2caf7959693c8b5a44/html5/thumbnails/4.jpg)
Why Blend?
Face time = direct interaction Leave textbook learning to online
Supplement with online quizzes, threaded discussions
Optimize classroom time Clarification Further explanation Demonstrations Socialization Physical activities Guest speakers Artifacts
![Page 5: Blended Learning Chat N Chew 10 8 09](https://reader035.vdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022081816/546d4f2caf7959693c8b5a44/html5/thumbnails/5.jpg)
Why Blend?
Logistics Share scarce resources
Classrooms with high-demand technology Physical space
Convenience Student personal commitments “Geographically undesirable” Creative scheduling
![Page 6: Blended Learning Chat N Chew 10 8 09](https://reader035.vdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022081816/546d4f2caf7959693c8b5a44/html5/thumbnails/6.jpg)
Advantages
Motivation Access Persistence
(retention) Learning
Directed F2F Extra time Repeat
Preparation for FOL
Course redesign Creativity Flexibility
Students Faculty
![Page 7: Blended Learning Chat N Chew 10 8 09](https://reader035.vdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022081816/546d4f2caf7959693c8b5a44/html5/thumbnails/7.jpg)
How to Blend
Online and F2F portions must always be integrated
Requires skills in facilitating online discussions Keep discussion on topic Probing questions Correct gaps in understanding Lurk
![Page 8: Blended Learning Chat N Chew 10 8 09](https://reader035.vdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022081816/546d4f2caf7959693c8b5a44/html5/thumbnails/8.jpg)
Examples of Blended Activities
Begin discussion F2F and continue online Online, each student asks a question on
the chapter material (or what “happened” in class), and another student must answer
Set up groups and their tasks F2F then groups meet online (Angel is great for this)
Show online work/discussions in class (on projector) and comment
![Page 9: Blended Learning Chat N Chew 10 8 09](https://reader035.vdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022081816/546d4f2caf7959693c8b5a44/html5/thumbnails/9.jpg)
Blended Combinations
MWF (2 out of 3) TR (1 out of 2) Evening (shorter time; skip weeks) Saturdays
![Page 10: Blended Learning Chat N Chew 10 8 09](https://reader035.vdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022081816/546d4f2caf7959693c8b5a44/html5/thumbnails/10.jpg)
Last Slide
BL is taking place worldwide: UK Australia Israel Ireland
Students expect technology in their college experience.
![Page 11: Blended Learning Chat N Chew 10 8 09](https://reader035.vdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022081816/546d4f2caf7959693c8b5a44/html5/thumbnails/11.jpg)
Thank you.
Questions or comments?