BlendKit

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.

Report from the Oxford Group on Blended Learning

Since we were talking about communication last week, I liked reading this study. Students like ways to interact with each other online as well as in class; and faculty should communicate in a timely manner and give good feedback to students.

I have this infographic bookmarked also. I like the other definitions of blended especially FLEX.

This is K12 oriented, but all of us can learn from each other. It includes 6 blended learning features, 10 blended learning drivers, and 4 common steps.

This is the second part of the video. :)

Although we have already learn this in chapter 1, this video explains it in a very easy way what it is. We can use to convince our faculty, coordinators, peers, etc :)

The readings this week have begun to make me think about the role of the teacher as a curator and collector of resources and "teachable moments" for inclusion into the blended classroom. I thought that I might post this as a resource for others. I have personally used a number of these, but Storify is a personal favorite for putting together resources for a lesson plan.

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/

This isn't exactly a blended learning course but it includes a lot of resources if you are getting students to do self directed multimedia courses as part of blended learning design. I also really like the curriculum design/progression. It is an advanced composition course that engages students in a comprehensive exploration of contemporary rhetoric, creative inquiry, design thinking, media authorship, self-reflection, and social engagement. Directed writings in concert with video production projects allow students to experience an integrated process of thinking, creating, and problem-solving.

Great resource--thanks!

Most interesting strategies for archiving student work. Great learning objectives as well. Interesting way to present them. This is also an excellent example of how a tertiary educator can integrate information from the web straight into their course work. AND how universities can tap into the wonderful and expert learning tools created commercially (e.g. lynda.com) Thanks.

Lit review of the effectiveness of online asynchronous environments from 2003. The section on online interactions and the descriptions of learner-learner, learner-content, and learner-instructor interaction within the Community of Inquiry model is a good introduction to the CoI framework and interactions online.

Example checklist of what an instructor should do prior to the start of an online course, as well as, different ways to interact with student at several key areas throughout the course. This is a concept that has been applied at many places in the past few years and can be applied to both hybrid / blended or online courses.

This is really useful - how do you estimate the completion time though?

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.

Not exactly about blended learning but this is a new paper I wrote with some colleagues about different approaches to pedagogies that build resilience through active learning. In this paper we discuss group activities and assessments used in two Creative Arts disciplines (Performance and Journalism), at an Australian regional university, as examples of subjects which provide 'real world' experience in order to promote resilience and tenacity in students.

You've all met the Boredom Monster. He's that big blob lurking around our classrooms, poking students in the sides with his slimy fingers for attention and vexing us as we try with all our might to teach content in engaging and inspiring ways. Flipped teaching can trap the Boredom Monster before he infiltrates your classroom...

The Center for Teaching & Learning at the University of Texas-Austin offers useful information including a basic framework, benefits and references about flipping, and a quick-start guide with tips, techniques, and tools.

This slideshow is an interesting mix of content and graphic design from UpsideLearning.com. Their Resources web page has lots of useful info, too.

Nice blended learning image a bit down on the image.

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!