Why Blended LearningSchoology Module 2SDSU/LDTKimberly Paytas

Welcome to Module two

Continue your journey of online learning/ blended learning. In module one you learned new terms, differentiating among technologies, and experiencing hands-on what you are learning and what you can bring back to the classroom. Module one of a six part module was an introduction of key terms and advantages of an LMS and specifically Schoology.

In this module you will learn about blended learning, how it enhances learning, and key elements of online learning.

Why do teachers fear blended learning?

Why do teachers fear blended learning?

Reasons not to fear blended learning?

Learning Outcomes

• Name the elements of blended learning

• Define blended learning?

• Describe how blended learning enhances learning

Activities• Complete an formative assessment using Socrative

• Collaborate on a team project Linoit

• Discuss a question in an online chat

Here are four elements of blended learning. Write sticky notes of class activities and place them under the correct heading. I have done a few for you to get you started. Copy and past in your browser the URL below: http://linoit.com/users/kimberlyannmarie/canvases/Blended%20learning

How does one learn?

• Think of the three most important things you have learned in your life? (example walking, riding a bike etc.)

• Come up with your list of three things.

• Think about how you learned these things? (example lecture hall, direct instruction, trial and error etc.?

• Discuss your answers.

Social Learning and Social Media

• Bandura’s Social Learning Theory

• Social Learning is more general than the theory

• Social Media – conversation formats

• Tools: collaborative work spaces, virtual meetings, discussion groups, blogs

• Read: Bandura – Social Learning Theory

• Instructional Design: Social Learning and Social Media

What does successful use of social media look like to you?

https://b.socrative.com/teacher/#live-results/question/1

Blended Learning Tools:• In module one you utilized

these elements of Blended Learning

• Can you name what they are?

• We will explore these elements in greater depth in module three.

Collaborative Learning

Activitytools

Online assessment

Resource links

Discussion groups

Was this module engaging for you?Kimberly Paytaskpaytas@hotmail.comSDSU/ Learning Design & Technology graduate studentThe Jetsons