Why Blended Learning?
Presented by Dr Malini Eliatamby -Vice President, Teaching Learning Innovation, INTI Education Group -Deputy Vice Chancellor, Academic innovation, INTI International University
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Outline The Changing Landscape The Laureate Definition of Blended Learning
The Hallmarks of Blended Learning Applying the Hallmarks of Blended Learning
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The Changing Context of Education
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The 21 st Century Classroom Scenario Students learn by doing Development of skills needed in the workplace
Involving all stakeholders including students Use of multiple sources, including technology Collaboration is vital for all student learning Teachers are facilitators and coaches Focus is on learning how to learn © 2016 INTI INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY & COLLEGES | CONFIDENTIAL & PROPRIETARY
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21st Century World Demands 3 I’s
4 C’s Ability to master content while producing,
synthesizing, evaluating information
- Creativity - Communication - Collaboration - Critical Thinking
- Internationalisation - Innovation - Individualisation
Technology allows for personalised, adaptive, engaged learning. Pedagogy – Driven by Technology
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Why Blend? Blended Learning technologies can… Broaden the spaces and opportunities available for learning Support course management activities
(e.g Communication, assessment, submission, marking, feedback)
Support the provision of information and resources for students Engage and motivate students through interactivity and collaboration
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A Common Lament… There is so much content in a course that I never have time to do any critical-thinking activities in class!
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The Laureate Definition of Blended
Blended courses are taught partially online and partially on premises (i.e., face-to-face) The other definitions related to Digital Teaching and Learning: Some courses in hybrid programs are taught fully online and some are taught fully face-to-face and/or in a blended format
All courses in fully-online programs are taught completely online (although there may be limited face-to-face requirements associated with assessments and/or “residencies”)
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Repurposing of Face-to-Face Class Time Class time is replaced by time taken by students to carry out their online learning activities.
Hence, the need to plan meaningful learning activities that scaffold students’ learning.
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Learning Activities Defined as… Specific INTERACTIONS of learners with others using specific TOOLS and RESOURCES, orientated towards specific OUTCOMES. Eg: Solving problems, comparing and evaluating arguments, researching a topic, presenting an idea or negotiating goals.
Re: Rethinking Pedagogy For A digital Age-Designing 21st Century Learning Edited by Helena Beetham and Rhona Sharpe © 2016 INTI INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY & COLLEGES | CONFIDENTIAL & PROPRIETARY
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Designing Online Activities
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Conventional Tools for Supporting Individuals
E learning (LMS) Blended Learning
Tools for Supporting Relationships
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Vital Components of Blended Learning
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Hallmarks of Blended Learning
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A Seamless Blend
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Scaffolding Learning cognitive behaviour
action
learning activities
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Designing a Blended Course
Consider
The repurposing of class time The sequencing of activities
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Consider…
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Blackboard as the Ecosystem for Learning Email Calendar Announcements Tasks My Grades User Directory
Course Report Performance Dashboard Retention Centre
Management Online Test Assignment Rubric Grade Centre
Information Content
Assessment Collaboration
Course Structure Lesson Content Links to website Links to media Multimedia objects
Discussion Board Blog Journal Wiki © 2016 INTI INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY & COLLEGES | CONFIDENTIAL & PROPRIETARY
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Repurposing Your Very First Class Your very first class MUST be a face-to-face class. Addressing Expectations The blended learning hours Online activities (with stipulated deadlines)
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Consider Flipping Your Classroom… Move lower level content such as definitions, simple exercises, timelines, and other factual content
to online resources.
Freeing face-to-face class time for more
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Alternatively… Use the one hour
online class time
to engage students in
higher order thinking activities (writing reflections, analysing case studies, conducting peer evaluation, working collaboratively to create video assessments)
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Possibilities…
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It’s NOT Just About Using Technology Blended Learning is about providing the best possible learning and teaching experience… Finding better ways of supporting students in achieving the learning objectives Supporting teachers in their role (including the management and administration of the course)
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Design Chunked Lessons Instructional Videos / Podcast Multimedia/ Raptivity Objects
Collaborative Learning Activities (Discussion Thread, Blog, Wiki)
Content
Interactions
E-Textbook Case Studies
Assessments Formative Quiz Formative Assessment
Instructor-Student Student-Student Student-Content Student-Industry
Pre Class Quiz End Course Assessment Instructor Marked Assignments Group Assignments Final Exam
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Creating The Ideal Student Experience Planning for the Blend First Day in Class
Course Structure Student Readiness Institutional Support The Learning Environment Helpdesk
Evaluation
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Qualities of a Good Blended Teacher Think on their feet Start with the student in mind
Willingly give up control
Ask open-ended questions, especially about the online instruction Recognize technology as a tool
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Why Blend : Creating Lifelong Learners Effective communicators
Highly productive
Inventive thinkers
Masters of technology
It's time we change to help our students learn in an environment which is most conducive for them.
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