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Blended Learning

UKM

June 18, 2013


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Outcomes

Define blended learning.

Describe the benefits of blended learning.

Describe learning technologies to use in blendedlearning.

Describe how to design a course for blendedlearning.

Describe the role of the teacher/instructor

/lecturer/professor in blended learning. Describe support required for blended learning.

Describe how to blend one of your courses.


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Types of Organizations

Uni-modal

Bi-modal


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Definition of Blended Learning

The use of a mixture of learning technologies

to supplement face to face instruction.


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Benefits of blended learning

Learning is learner-centered rather thanteacher-centered

More learner to learner interaction

More learner to teacher interaction

Flexibility for students

Learning is more active

Caters for different learning styles

Satisfying for teacher/professor


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Challenges when blending

What is the right mixture of face to face and otherdelivery methods?

What percent of the course to blend?

Consistency of evaluation of the blended combination.

Training teachers/professors to work in a blendedenvironment.

Some students may prefer the learning technologyformat while others may prefer the face to face format.

Make sure students have the technology to access thelearning materials.

Providing support to students and teachers/professors


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Program Structure

Program

Course 1 Course 2

Module 1 Module 2

Objective 1 Objective 2 Objective n

Module n

Course n


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Blend Formats

Within Course

Within program

Within university


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Blended options

XX% face to face and XX% using learning

technologies

Theory parts of the course using learning

technologies and hands-on parts face to face

Course content delivered using learning

technologies and face to face for help and

tutorials


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Instructional Design Model

Analysis

Design

Development Implement

Evaluation


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Gagnes Events of Instruction

Gain attention. Present a problem or a new situation to grab the attentionof learners.

Inform learner of Objective. This allows the learners to organize theirthoughts and around what they are about to see, hear, and/or do.

Stimulate recall of prior knowledge. This allows the learners to build ontheir previous knowledge or skills..

Present the material. Chunk the information to avoid memory overload.

Provide guidance for learning. Provide specific instruction on how tolearn.

Elicit performance. Allow learners to practice the newly acquired skills, orknowledge

Provide feedback. Show correctness of the learner's response toquestions.

Assess performance. Use test to determine if the lesson has been learned. Enhance retention and transfer. Allow learners to apply and transfer what

they learned to new situations.


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Sample delivery format

Course

E-learning/Online viaInternet/mobile

learning

Students learnindependently

Tutor available to answerquestions

Practical/Hands-on

Onsite in different locationsInstructed by expert in the

field

Onsite could be indifferent

locations/countrieswith access to an

expert

Face to face


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Learning Activities for Learning

Technologies

Online resources

MOOCS

OERs

Interview experts

Journalizing

View recorded lectures

Online discussion

Chat


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Student support

Support Method

Synchronous

Audio-

conference

Video-

conference

Telephone Chat

Asynchronous

Email Forums Social Media


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Assessment Methods for Learning

Technologies

Online exams that are computer marked

Papers

Projects

Supervised exams

E-portfolio

Journalizing

Forums

Wikis/blogs creation

Observations

Oral exams


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Developing Blended Learning

Establish a model for course/module

development.

Decide at what level blending will occur

(Course level or module level).

Decide on the blended formats (face to face,

E-learning, online learning, mobile learning)

Develop the modules for blended learning

following the module development process


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Design Model

Give the Big Picture (Content map) Connect to the learner and gain interest

(Rationale)

Set expectations for learning (Objectives)

Check for readiness (Prerequisites)

Check for prior knowledge (Self-assessment)


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Design Model (contd)

Provide opportunities for learning

Activities to Motivate the Learners

Activities to give learners access to the

learning materials

Activities to Use the Materials to ImprovePerformance and the learn by discovers

Activities to Transfer the Knowledge andSkills to New Situations


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Design Model (contd)

Give learners the opportunity to practice

and provide feedback

Bring Closure to the Learning Experience bysummarizing

Check for Achievement of Objectives

Provide Opportunities for Real Life

applications


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Role of the Online Instructor/Tutor in

Blended Learning


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Facilitate Learning

Use proper oral and written communication skills

Contact students at the start of the course

Interpret course materials for students

Role model behaviour and attitudes that promotelearning

Encourage dialogues and discussions betweentutor and students, students and experts, and

between students Use active online learning strategies

Resolve conflicts constructively


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Motivate Learners

Contact students on an on-going basis

Emphasize practical application of learning

materials

Re-assure students as required Challenge students by suggesting additional

learning activities

Make students feel comfortable when interactingwith the tutor

Show enthusiasm about the course materials


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Help Students with Content Problems

Keep up to date in the field Show high subject matter expertise

Interpret students questions

Communication at the level of the student Suggest remediation activities to help students

Provide supplemental resources for students to

achieve the course objectives

Check to ensure the student questions have been

answered


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Address Personal Problems

Provide an open environment for learnersexpress their personal problems

Contact learners if a personal problem isrecognized

Assess learners personal problems

Provide appropriate intervention for basicpersonal problems

Refer students for appropriate help oncomplex personal problems


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Formative Evaluation of Materials

Record changes to online learningmaterials

Record improvements needed in the

delivery process

Keep a weekly journal on the progress

of the course


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Evaluate Learners Performance

Develop online evaluation instruments

Grade assignments and exams

Monitor learner participation


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Delivery Management

Use effective time management wheninteracting with students

Persuade learners to pace themselves

Develop a process to manage the

delivery

Explore different methods for delivery


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Manage the Learning Process

Contact learners on a timely basis Provide appropriate feedback

Adapt to the learner needs

Allow for flexibility for unanticipated

problems


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Administrative Functions

Organize information and documents forease of retrieval

Update learners personal information

Track learners progress Use the organization information system to

access and input information


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Address Technical Problems

Refer students to appropriate resources tosolve technical problems

Provide a sympathetic ear to learners

technical problems Solve minor technical problems


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Use Delivery Technology

Use the basic features of a computer

Use a web browser to access the internet

Use e-mail to interact with students andstaff

Use technology to deliver instruction


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Follow Organizational Policies

Describe appeals procedures

Describe policies relating to plagiarism

Describe withdrawal procedures


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Activity

Form groups of 4

Select a course in your program

Identify the modules in the course ( about 5)

Blend 50% face to face and 50% learningtechnology for the course.

Specify which modules will be delivered face-to-face.

Specify which modules will be delivered withtechnologies and list the technologies.

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