blended learning and accessibility
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Blended and Online
Learning Strategy
Who
are
we?Blended Learning Manager, @Lynnae_
15 years as an educational technologist and leader in higher education
Blended Learning Advisor@GinaSalibaa
Teaching background in secondary education; leads teaching development in blended and fully online at UWS
Blended Learning Professional Developer
Teaching background in TAFE; certified Blackboard trainer, leads working party on accessibility
…synchronous and asynchronous online
…engaging on campus experiences
…engaging on campus experiences
…integrated community engagement
Leveraging opportunities…
Fully F2F(no online
components)
Completely online(no F2F components)
Technology enhanced
(no reduction in F2F contact)
Mostly online(some F2F contact)
Blended
Adapted from: Graham, C., Woodfield, W., Harrison, J. (2013) A framework for institutional adoption and implementation of blended learning in higher education. The Internet and Higher Education. Vol 18, pp4-14.
A licence to thrill
Extending to fully online
• Opens up options for students who cannot access a UWS campus including those in GWS and those beyond
• Provides programs for those who prefer to study online
Why are we doing this?
Where are we headed?
• Creating a digital learning environment
• Supported by engaging on campus learning events
• Offering collaborative formal and social learning spaces
Why is accessibility important?
Designing learning resources
Catering for all learners
Key considerations for accessibility
Legal Requirement or
is it?
Cost
Monetary or Man Hrs
Is for everyone
Universal Design
Reasonable adjustment
There are some Simple Wins
Discussions