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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/

A video from Stephen Downes about differences between LMS vs PLE. This is a post for week 02, interactions. The point here is that interactions in a LMS are different than those in a PLE. Of course, interactions are richer in a PLE, not discarding LMS as part of PLE.

This five minute video defines formative assessment and gives examples of technology that can be used.

Since we are learning about assessment in week 3, here are 20 slides sharing thoughts on how to reply to students as well as more ideas on assessments.

The tools that he uses are definitely age appropriate. It is also interesting to see how this teacher uses tech tools to teach kindergarten in a flipped classroom way (e.g how To teach letter A".. See his webiste too http://www.krisszajner.com/flip-out

Very comprehensive overview of current blended learning best practices - Practical Applications and Experiences in K-20 Blended Learning Environments compiles pedagogical strategies and technologies and their outcomes that have been successfully applied in blended instruction. Highlighting best practices as elementary, secondary, and tertiary educational levels; this book is a vital tool for educators who teach or plan to teach in blended learning environments and for researchers interested in the area of blended education knowledge.

We've collected resources from Edutopia and the Web to help you navigate the possibilities of blended learning, an approach that combines face-to-face and technology-mediated learning, with some student control over time, path, place, or pace.

A backchannel -- a digital conversation that runs concurrently with a face-to-face activity -- provides students with an outlet to engage in conversation. Every time I think about this tool, I remember my student, Charlie (not his real name). Given his learning challenges, he struggled to keep up during class discussions.

Microsoft Office recently released this free add-on that allows you to easily record your lecture or presentation within PowerPoint, add interactivity including quizzes / external content, etc.

"Would you ever say that to me in class?": Exploring the Implications of Disinhibition for Relationality in Online Teaching and Learning by Ellen Rose

Contact North began as a public funded educational support service to aid colleges and universities in northern Ontario leverage technology to enhance learning. They have evolved over time and provide innovative leadership and training across Ontario. Their "Pockets of Innovation" provides case studies on a range of initiatives, including blended learning.

Some readings I found very interesting and helpful about learning activities and assessment online

Since we are talking about content during week 4, I want to share some OER sites. SLCC is moving toward open textbook and other open resources.

In support of my blog post at http://learning-technologically.blogspot.com/2014/05/consistency-for-blended-learning-but.html

Since we are talking about content during week 4, I want to share some OER sites. SLCC is moving toward open textbook and other open resources.

this is an amazing treasure trove!

This is an interesting auto ethnographic study of online learning - strikes me as a parallel method to the one Kelvin Thompson explores in his thesis: http://onlinecoursecriticism.blogspot.com.au/2005/08/overview-of-online-course-criticism.html

The standards comprise three documents: 1. UHI blended learning standards checklist, 2. UHI IT essentials and 3. Accessibility checklist.