BlendKit

"Using Blooms Taxonomy to Design E-learning"

This is a thorough application of Bloom's Taxonomy to the digital learning world. This site provides extensive resources in the form of downloadable PDF files.

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

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.

A lot of Videos about Blende Learning

This link is from the Chapter 05 reading and I thought it was the best for a focus on course design issues of what to place online v. classroom in a blended course.

Analytics will help you determine course design, level of engagement from the student, etc. Here is one of many articles about Analytics.

An older article, but still gets you thinking about your discussion boards.

Another great post by Jackie Gerstein on what it really means to design tasks that really engage with the three Cs of Education 3.0-  connectors, creators, constructivists. 

Excellent summary of some of the online commentary and a great synthesis model for activity design that goes beyond simple lecture flipping

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.

The ZONE learning community: Gaining knowledge through mentoring

Navigating the Digital Shift - Implementation Strategies for Blended and Online Learning

The Rise of K-12 Blended learning By Michael B. Horn and Heather Staker

"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."

"In the seventh installment of their monthly column, blended learning experts Michael B. Horn and Heather Staker outline the five skills that will increasingly be important for many teachers in the future."

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