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Blended or hybrid learning, an instructional delivery mode in which instruction is conducted partly online and partly face-to-face, has emerged as one of the fastest-growing and most successful instructional models to deliver flexible learning options for today's learners. This site I think would serve us instructional designers who, after this MOOC would have to deliver professional development training to our faculty. This, together with the course materials in BlendKit would make for an awesome PD experience.

April 28, 2014 In its basic and simplest definition, blended learning is an instructional methodology, a teaching and learning approach that combines face-to-face classroom methods with computer mediated activities to deliver instruction. The strengths of this instructional approach is its combination of both face to face and online teaching methods into one integrated instructional approach.

Whether you are new to Gagne's 9 Events of Instruction or well versed in this area, this is a great resource that includes examples of how to apply this to online or hybrid (blended) course design.

This cute video uses Legos to demonstrate the critical components of writing effective instructions. Both the video production and content are high quality; worth 5 minutes of your time if you are looking for an instruction writing guide.

"Curt Bonk, Professor in Instructional Systems Technology, Indiana University, in a video series addressing the design and best practices of Distance Education courses. The videos are about 10 minutes long and each topic is accompanied by a list of useful resources."

e-learning challenge which asked course designers to share their favorite examples of quotes, phrases, and questions they don't like hearing. The examples are moving, so prepare to smile, chuckle, and possibly cry. I espacially like Jason Morris infografic: https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/47068554/eLearning_Hero_Challenge.png

Nice article on the basics of blended learning and the how to get started. Particularly liked the tip on technology frills. It is so important that the interaction we use in a blended learning environment is meaningful and not just to keep the user busy. So many times engagement is just repetitive activity and not meaningful. It is important that each interaction is focused and helps drive home the objective.

Good resource listing steps involved in designing a hybrid course.

This has a nice list of FTF and Online appropriate learning activities. The terms hybrid and blended are used interchangeably to describe a course in which less than half all of the instruction is delivered online. Traditional face-to-face instruction is reduced but not eliminated. With a hybrid course, the goal is to optimize student engagement by taking advantage of the strengths of both the face-to-face and Web-based environments.

Great resource - thanks!

Use this application to develop instructional objectives for your courses and instructional programs.

Thanks so much for this reference. A great resource that I can put to use immediately.

Wow! A wonderful tool! Useful for all persons designing courses. Thank you!

Blended learning does not simply involve shifting portions of face-to-face instruction Faculty Focus is a free e-newsletter and website that publishes articles on effective teaching strategies for the college classroom. This articles explains the re-conceptualization of the learning process in a hybrid course, as well as, detailing the steps of the ADDIE method (analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation).

"The implementation of blended learning that I saw during my visit clearly has room to improve when it comes to providing high-quality academic instruction. But for the students in the program, blended learning is a powerful enabler of self-motivated learning and increased teacher support."

A technical and philosophical implementation guide for media authors who wish to use Creative Commons licensing. Of particular note are the detailed practical instructions for marking specific file types with a CC license.

"Bay Path University Teacher Tom Mennella Provides a Detailed Look at his Flipped Course and how Students are Benefiting from This Instructional Model"

I like the Lego analogy used on this page (check the PDF). Being able to build my own course out of different building blocks.

Comparison of different distance learning technologies on adult learners, with some comparison of asynchronous and synchronous instruction. I am blending asynchronous and synchronous instruction in a graduate-level course I am teaching.