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dr_bzen

BlendKit Course: BlendKit Reader: Chapter 2 | Blended Learning Toolkit - 5 views

blended.online.ucf.edu/urse-blendkit-reader-chapter-2

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  • High impact activities increase learner engagement and result in greater success in learning.
    • Robin Thompson
      Robin Thompson on 07 Mar 16
       
      What are high impact activities?
    • dr_bzen
      dr_bzen on 08 Mar 17
       
      In my reading of this sentence, these activities are related to collaborative learning situations.
  • link the best technological solutions for teaching and learning with the best human resources…. encourag[ing] the development of highly interactive and collaborative activities that can be accomplished only by a faculty member in a mediated setting.
  • e second relates to the rapid decentralization and distribution of most of society’s channels of communication – newspapers, television, radio, and, more recently, academic publishing – and raises concerns of how learners are to make sense of information in a field that is fragmented and distributed, rather than well organized and coherent (such as information found in a traditional textbook).
    • Robin Thompson
      Robin Thompson on 07 Mar 16
       
      Very valid concern!
    • dr_bzen
      dr_bzen on 08 Mar 17
       
      I have been working on creating a feedly site where students are directed to go for information.
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  • Students are able to read each other’s work and gain insight from both instructor and their fellow students.
    • Robin Thompson
      Robin Thompson on 07 Mar 16
       
      This is what we are doing in our discussion posts for this course.  
    • dr_bzen
      dr_bzen on 08 Mar 17
       
      So very true! Its interesting the anxiety I feel when I read this model. Even with my desire to turn this learning over to students, a part of me wants to hold onto control.
  • only asynchronous forms of communication can cause students, and even instructors, to feel disconnected
  • Blended learning, in all its various representations, has as its fundamental premise a simple idea: link the best technological solutions for teaching and learning with the best human resources…. encourag[ing] the development of highly interactive and collaborative activities that can be accomplished only by a faculty member in a mediated setting. (p. 332)
    • dr_bzen
      dr_bzen on 08 Mar 17
       
      I've seen this dynamic happen in my classes when I don't give enough structure to an activity.
  • disruptive strategies
    • dr_bzen
      dr_bzen on 08 Mar 17
       
      What does this mean in this context?
  • often fall into conflict on principles of minimal or guided instruction and instructivism or constructivism
  • Atelier Learning
  • Helping students to gain the skills they require to construct these networks for learning, evaluating their effectiveness, and working within a fluid structure is a massive change in how the dynamics of classrooms are usually structured.
  • Curtis Bonk (2007) presents a model where the educator is a concierge directing learners to resources or learning opportunities that they may not be aware of. The concierge serves to provide a form of soft guidance – at times incorporating traditional lectures and in other instances permitting learners to explore on their own. Bonk states:
    • dr_bzen
      dr_bzen on 08 Mar 17
       
      This is the model I see myself gravitating toward -- though without knowing it was actually a model. I wonder what about my background learning/teaching has drawn me to see this as a way of doing blended learning.
  • While learners are free to explore, they encounter displays, concepts, and artifacts representative of the discipline. Their freedom to explore is unbounded. But when they engage with subject matter, the key concepts of a discipline are transparently reflected through the curatorial actions of the teacher.
    • dr_bzen
      dr_bzen on 08 Mar 17
       
      Is the difference between this and concierge that the instructor sets up the frame in which the learning happens?
  • media to articulate ideas or thoughts”
  • When you design your own online course environment, keep interaction in the front of your mind.
  • Create a threaded discussion or wiki assignment,  asking students to review the syllabus and then to write one or two things that they would like to get out of the course, how the material could be made more meaningful to them or for their goals, and even their preliminary opinions about some of the main course themes or topics.
  • Again, it will not require a huge effort to create one general threaded discussion to let students tell you about the applicability of the materials to their lives or studies or to express their opinions about different aspects of the content itself.
  • The assignment can also enable other student techno expressions, such as photos, brief descriptions of where they are from, or even a sense of “in the moment” place (e.g., “From my computer, I can see the pine tree in my yard through the San Francisco fog each morning”).
  • The first classroom meeting is face-to-face. At this meeting, we ask students to use pastel pencils and construction paper to draw a symbolic representation of how they see the educational process.
  • If you have a choice, we recommend designing a hybrid course over a fully online course. 
  • There are a number of potential audiences to whom students could express themselves: to the instructor, to an expert in the field, to a small group of peers, to the entire class, to prospective employers, and to the public.
  • A special education credential  student writing a reflective weblog entry about a classroom observation only for the supervising faculty member might use different language than for the public at large. These types of experiences will prepare the students not only for future coursework but also for job interviews.
  • VODcasts
  • Before, the assignment, write clear instructions, including information about your policies on academic integrity and plagiarism. Provide examples of prior students’ work.
  • If this is the first group to do this type of assignment, go through the assignment yourself to create a model of what you consider to be good work. Let students know what could happen to their work if someone else were able to change it.
  • sefaye on 03 Apr 17
     
    I had the same thing happen to me: I was using a model without knowing it was a model! I'm glad I now have vocabulary to describe my work in the classroom.
Kelvin Thompson

Toward a Definition of "Blended Learning" (University of Manitoba's Learning Technologi... - 3 views

ltc.umanitoba.ca/...BlendedLearning

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  • Kelvin Thompson on 12 Jul 11
     
    The University of Manitoba's Learning Technologies Centre has assembled a brief literature review on blended learning formats/definitions. This brief compilation surfaces the complexities inherent in blended learning approaches
  • Bonnie Nicholas on 27 Oct 12
     
    The LTC server at the University of Manitoba has been decommissioned and so this link no longer works. In my (ultimately unsuccessful) search for this lit review, I came across this 2011 COHERE report on blended learning: http://cohere.ca/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/REPORT-ON-BLENDED-LEARNING-FINAL1.pdf; there's a decent reference list at the end of the document. COHERE is a Canadian group, Collaboration for Online Higher Education and Research.
Kelvin Thompson

Introducing the Digital Learning Quadrants - 5 views

www.danpontefract.com/?p=1309

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  • Kelvin Thompson on 27 Sep 12
     
    An alternative schema to the "digital native" vs. "digital immigrant" dichotomy. Emphasis is placed upon one's own adaptation to technology-rich culture using the axes of "access" and "participation" to form a classification quadrant. Some observations are particularly relevant for participation in informal learning via Personal Learning Networks and open, online courses as well as in technology-mediated academic courses.
  • Bonnie Nicholas on 27 Oct 12
     
    I like this schema! (I tend to like anything that moves away from rigid, binary-type either/or dichotomies, where we are either include/excluded, with few options for growth and movement.) I am really enjoying BlendKit2012 and only wish I had more time to explore.
Karen Haines

Blended Learning Theory and Design Principles | Teaching and Learning Excellence - 5 views

tle.wisc.edu/...principles

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  • Karen Haines on 18 Mar 15
     
    Looks at learning theories and how they relate to design for online learning - behaviourism, cognitivism, constructivism Also liked the section on deeper learning principles
  • Carmen Bou-Crick on 18 Mar 15
     
    This link provided clear and organized information that we can use to organize the content and types of our course activities. It added another layer of information to what was already provided by the course. It seems to prove that when you read about the same topic but coming from different sources, the learning process is facilitated. Obviously, it takes more time but unless I'm sure of what I'm doing I like to prepare myself before jumping in to our own activities. Are you guys experiencing difficulties getting started on the DIY activities? I am taking forever...! But, in the end, I know that the acquired knowledge acquired by doing the project will prove to be more satisfactory and productive than just reading about it...Thanks to everyone who posted these links!
Rob Straby

Tony Bates Blog about Online Learning - 2 views

www.tonybates.ca/

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  • Rob Straby on 05 May 14
     
    Tony Bates is a leading Canadian researcher and writes in the online learning field. I highly recommend subscribing to his Blog for weekly insights. He is currently writing a new text that will be open and online. Tony writes about online learning in general, however, he also writes regular posts on blended learning, see for example: http://www.tonybates.ca/2014/04/20/synergies-between-online-learning-on-campus-teaching-and-flexible-learning/
Cathleen Cuppett

Blended Learning Is Better than Instructor-led or Online Learning Alone - 0 views

www.td.org/...r-Led-or-Online-Learning-Alone

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  • “In recent experimental and quasi-experimental studies contrasting blends of online and face-to-face instruction with conventional face-to-face classes, blended instruction has been more effective. When used by itself, online learning appears to be as effective as conventional classroom instruction, but not more so” (p. xviii).
successcriteria

Blended Learning: A Disruptive Innovation [INFOGRAPHIC] #edtech #edutech - 8 views

www.knewton.com/blended-learning

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  • briandavidson on 01 May 14
     
    Interesting Infographic that looks at what is 'blended learning', why it's spreading and how it works (with examples).
  • successcriteria on 03 Mar 15
     
    Great infographic on blended learning with embed code. Takes the approach of Blended Learning as a Disruptive Innovation
  • maireadseery on 04 Mar 15
     
    Excellent breakdown of different blended learning models - there are 6! Anyone using an LMS (or other online tools) to supplement classroom teaching is already in "Face-to-Face Driver" mode.
Michael Kimmig

37 Blended Learning Resources You Can Use Tomorrow - 10 views

www.teachthought.com/...resources-you-can-use-tomorrow

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  • Michael Kimmig on 14 May 14
     
    "Remixing the curriculum - compiling resources from a variety of sources such as free online texts, proprietary information from publishers, and self-created media such as podcasts - is starting to push its way into K-12 and higher education. Get ahead of the curve with these tips for remixing your own online course materials."
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  • perpetuallearner on 16 May 14
     
    Fabulous, thank you for this link. I find that the more we learn in BlendKit, the more I feel that I need to learn. Having a starting list of resources is priceless.
  • perpetuallearner on 16 May 14
     
    Fabulous! Thank you for this. I find that the more we learn in BlendKit, the more I feel that I need to learn. Having a list of resources to start with is priceless.
  • Ana Cristina Pratas on 18 May 14
     
    Was surprised not to see Padlet included; depending on objective, it's a simple way to get feedback, brainstorm or for students to add content/opinion in a course (2 layouts: sticky note or horizontal which enables more text and so becomes easy to read;) great for sharing multi-media as well.
Michael Kimmig

The Process Approach to Online and Blended Learning | Faculty Focus - 14 views

www.facultyfocus.com/...to-online-and-blended-learning

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  • Marcus O'Donnell on 16 May 14
     
    A good simple approach. A three staged process for blended learning design: Absorb - Do - Connect
  • Michael Kimmig on 08 Jun 14
     
    "The process model consists of three stages: Absorb-During this stage, students are gaining basic knowledge. This can include reading a chapter in the textbook. Do-Students then engage in an activity such as a discussion before the face-to-face session (in the case of a blended course) or a synchronous online session in the case of a totally online course. Connect-Students apply knowledge to real-world situations."
  • Sherri Lancton on 25 Feb 15
     
    I've helped faculty implement this model in online courses and think it has been very successful. While a model like ADDIE provides a structured approach to designing an entire course, this Absorb, Do, Connect model, along with models like Gagne's 9 events of instruction provide us with models for how to structure individual lessons and keep them consistent.
James Kerr

It's called blended learning (not blended teaching) for a reason | eSchool News | eScho... - 6 views

www.eschoolnews.com/...print

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  • James Kerr on 11 Sep 14
     
    Is your Learning Management System paradigm teacher- or student-centered? Long-term success depends upon the correct answer. Many educators now accept the need to provide course materials online in a Learning Management System (LMS) or Online Learning Environment (OLE) for blended learning to occur successfully.
aviejj

BlendKit Course: BlendKit Reader: Chapter 1 | Blended Learning Toolkit - 5 views

blended.online.ucf.edu/urse-blendkit-reader-chapter-1

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  • “There is clear consensus that the best strategies for design begins [sic] by clearly defining course objectives before coming up with course activities, assignments and assessments. Course objectives are particularly critical for blended courses because objectives can inform content delivery mechanism (in class or online), pedagogy (bridging between the classroom and online activities), and requisite amount and locations for class meetings and interactions” (p. 11).
    • Laura Adele Soracco
      Laura Adele Soracco on 23 Apr 14
       
      I believe this is the case in any type of course, but I appreciate this being highlighter here since course objectives are key to determine our activities and assessments.
    • aviejj
      aviejj on 27 Apr 14
       
      I agree, course objectives are also essential as it will determine which activities should be online-based or face-to-face
  • blended learning lends itself to learner-centered, teacher-guided (as opposed to teacher-directed), interactive, and student-collaborative learning.
  • Students should be able to perform required tasks online with little or no prompting by the instructor. Of course, teachers should guide their students along, but when a student can accomplish a task online with limited assistance, that student encounters a learning experience that is deeper and more rewarding.
  • Adrian Nicolaiev on 22 Apr 14
     
    BlendKit Course: BlendKit Reader: Chapter 1
kornegay

Blended learning definition by Clayton Christensen Institute - 4 views

www.khanacademy.org/...sscc-blended-definition

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  • kornegay on 26 Apr 14
     
    This definition says that blended learning is about combining online learning with traditional schools to create an integrated learning experience, with some students' control over the time, place, path, and/or pace of their learning.
briandavidson

NACOL Blended Learning: The Convergence of Online and Face-to-Face ... - 3 views

www.slideshare.net/...nacol-pp-blendedlearninglr

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  • briandavidson on 13 May 14
     
    Article by NACOL about Blended Learning. Includes case studies of several US K-12 blended schools. Lessons learned (p. 15) and Looking Ahead (pp. 16-17) worth reading and reflecting upon.
kassymt

Top 5 Online Learning Skills That Online Instructors Should Have - eLearning Industry - 5 views

elearningindustry.com/ning-skills-online-instructors

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  • kassymt on 19 Mar 15
     
    One of the most neglected areas of online learning is the skills of online instructors. Like face-to-face instructors, online instructors need strong formation in content, instruction and assessment. But since they are teaching through technology, they also need formation in other areas (managing online learners, technology skills).
treal42

Synchronous and Asynchronous Learning Tools: 15 Strategies for Engaging Online Students - 0 views

www.facultyfocus.com/...s-for-engaging-online-students

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  • treal42 on 31 Mar 17
     
    This Faculty Focus special report features 15 articles from Online Classroom newsletter, and will provide you with specific strategies on how to use synchronous and asynchronous learning tools to engage your online students.
tamaranth9

Blended Learning Course Design Mistakes to Avoid - 1 views

www.facultyfocus.com/...ourse-design-mistakes-to-avoid

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  • tamaranth9 on 26 Feb 16
     
    Blended learning course design entails more than simply converting content for online delivery or finding ways to supplement an existing face-to-face course. Ideally, designing a blended course would begin with identifying learning outcomes and topics, creating assignments and activities, determining how interaction will occur, and selecting the technologies to best achieve those learning outcomes.
Amy Roche

Creating Learning Objectives - Flipped Classroom Style (But Applicable to Blended Cours... - 6 views

chronicle.com/...ctives-flipped-classroom-style

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  • Amy Roche on 13 May 14
     
    A majority of the time when hybrid/blended learning courses are created, they also incorporate a "flipped classroom" approach. This approach includes having online lectures done outside of the classroom prior to class and using in-class time for active hands-on application that extends learning. To help clarify what is expected prior to class and what is expected after the face-to-face session having separate objectives as stated in this article is a good best practice.
grhanson

Why Go Blended/Hybrid - 8 views

http://209.197.110.54/tlc/learningmatters/hybrid.pdf Gould, T. (2003, June). Hybrid classes: Maximizing institutional resources and student learning. In Proceedings of the 2003 ASCUE Conference (p...

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Dagmar Machutta

7 Essential Techniques to Increase Engagement and Enhance Online Learning Outcomes - 4 views

www.emergingedtech.com/...hance-online-learning-outcomes

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  • Dagmar Machutta on 20 May 14
     
    "There are Many Elements That can be Fine-Tuned to Bring out the Best in Online and Hybrid Teaching and Learning."
Michael Kimmig

Learning and Education 2.0 - Not only Blended Learning... - 3 views

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  • Michael Kimmig on 12 May 14
     
    This is my Board "Learning and Education 2.0" on Pinterest. It has pins on various information, articles, links on Online Education, Online courses, MOOCs, etc.
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