Blended Learning
Developing Blended Learning
Welcome to this Module on Developing Blended Learning
This follows on from the previous module on Learning Design. At its core Blended Learning is about taking the best of the face-to-face learning environment (hands-on work, personal interactions, networking etc.) and the online environment (flexibility of place, path, pace and time, the abundance of resources and tools etc.) to design the best possible learning experience. For it to be truly effective, it's often best to evaluate and redesign your current learning and assessment activities.
It is important to realise that Blended Learning is not just about introducing technology into your teaching.
Remember you can 'check off' your activities as you work through to help you monitor your own progress.
4. Blended Learning
4.1 What is Blended Learning?
4.2 Online vs. Blended Learning
4.3 BlendKit Reader: Chapter 1: Understanding Blended Learning
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If you’re pressed for time, focus on the following excerpt from Chapter 1: Two Case Studies of Blended Learning Design.
4.4 Blended Learning Models
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It's important to understand that the models exist only to provide a framework and a shared language. Blended Learning is really a continuum with more face-to-face/less online at one end and less face-to-face/more online at the other. How you choose the ratio of face-to-face/online should be determined by the benefit to learners and their abilities and attitudes.
4.5 Course MixMap
OK, so now that we have a basic understanding of what Blended Learning is, let's look at some ways of using the models in your learning activities.
Below, you'll have a chance to explore one or more of the models in greater depth, plus find examples of how the models have been used.
4.6 Blended Learning Models In Depth
Question Forum
Use this forum to ask any questions you have about blended learning and the models. Also post any comments about things you'd like to see added to the toolkit.