Designing�Your�Workshop
Going on your trip…
You are the champion…
Now that you are a Blended Learning Champion, you need to start thinking about how to train other teachers and create a multiplier effect.
What topics?
What topics should we do in a BL Workshop?
Discuss at your table, and come up with 3-5 topics, please.
What are some key considerations?
Who is the workshop aimed at? What do they know already?
How long is this workshop going to be?
1 full day,
1 hour five times, etc.
Is this
Classroom to Blended
or
eLearning to Blended?
Audience
Duration
Direction
What topics ????
What is Blended Learning?
Blended Learning Types
Designing Blended Learning Modules
Blended Learning Teaching
Blended Assessment
Technology Tools
Creating Blended Content
Blended Challenges
Blended Learning
Case Stduies
Sample Schedule
Icebreaker
Introduction to Blended Learning:
Some definitions and some simple examples.
Blended Learning Types (or Models):
Some common models of BL
9:00am
9:15am
9:30am
Sample Schedule
Creating Blended Learning Content:
Creating and curating content. Addressing accessibility, copyright & digital literacy.
Blended Learning Teaching:
Fostering student collaboration and engagement, and monitoring progress.
Blended Learning Assessment
2:00pm
3:30pm
4:30pm
Sample Schedule
Designing Blended Learning:
Learning Outcomes based Design
Blended Learning Tools:
LMSs, online collaboration tools, multimedia tools, and assessment tools.
Blended Learning Challenges:
This could be a long session !!!
10:00am
10:30am
11:30am
REMEMBER
REMEMBER
Also, in terms of resources, we have a lot of content already, including (but not limited to):
The Blended Learning Handbook
http://damiantgordon.com/BLITT/Bridge/Workbook.pdf
The BLITT Bridging Course
BE AWARE
Some teachers are resistant to change, here are some of the common reasons why some are hesitant to change …
HESITANT TEACHERS
1. Fear of Change
2. Lack of Knowledge or Training on How to Use the Technology
3. Concerns About Students’ Safety and Privacy Online
4. Doubts About the Effectiveness of Technology in the Classroom
5. Belief That Technology Is a Distraction for Students and Takes Away From Time Spent Teaching
HESITANT TEACHERS
We need to respect their views, but show them the benefits of this approach and provide support where needed.
Show specific e-Learning tools that could help them
Share success stories
We need to let them play in a safe environment.
We need to make sure all student data is safe.
HESITANT TEACHERS
Get institution to reward people who engage – time off, honoured in meetings and newsletter. Create an award
Develop a simple _customized_ lesson on how to do simple online teaching
Share content you have, but make sure they still feel ownership of their teaching
HESITANT TEACHERS
The institute makes a point on the cost getting fancy and EXCLUSIVE training
Be mindful of organisational culture.
What is Blended Learning?
Blended Learning Introduction
01.�
What is Blended Learning?
CLASSROOM
TRAINING
Conversation
Interaction
Collaboration
Motivation
What is Blended Learning?
E-LEARNING
Mobility
Tracking
Globalisation
Flexibility
Important Point:
Important Point:
This word is
“E-LEARNING”
Not
“ONLINE LEARNING”
Blended Learning
2003 | “The now widely adopted term ‘blended learning’ refers to all combinations of FTF learning with technology-based learning” |
2004 | “The purpose of this position paper is to discuss the emerging trend in higher education to blend text-based asynchronous Internet technology with face-to-face learning-often referred to as simply blended learning.” |
2005 | “Blended learning happens when some course meetings or training events are conducted virtually rather than face-to-face.” |
2006 | “The working definition in Figure 1 reflects the idea that BL is the combination of instruction from two historically separate models of teaching and learning: traditional F2F learning systems and distributed learning systems. It also emphasizes the central role of computer-based technologies in blended learning.” |
Blended Learning
2007 | “‘Blended learning’ describes learning activities that involve a systematic combination of co-present (face-to-face) interactions and technologically-mediated interactions between students, teachers and learning resources.” |
2008 | “Blended learning environment integrates the advantages of e-learning method with some advantageous aspects of traditional method, such as face-to-face interaction. Blended learning brings traditional physical classes with elements of virtual education together.” |
2009 | “A blended or hybrid course format consists of instruction that takes place in both the online and traditional face-to-face learning environments.” |
2010 | “... blended applications in which online and face-to-face learning were combined resulted in the largest benefit...” |
Blended Learning
2011 | “The current trend to complement face-to face (FTF) classes with web-based materials is known as “blended learning”” |
2012 | “... there is no agreed definition. In the context of this study blended learning is defined as a combination of face-to-face and on-line learning. On-line learning involves providing students with access to learning resources, facilitating communication, and collaborative working among and between students and academic staff.” |
2013 | “Blended approaches do not eliminate the need for a face-to-face instructor and usually do not yield cost savings as purely online offerings do.” |
2014 | “Institutions of higher education are increasingly adopting BL, the combination of face-to-face and technology-mediated instruction.” |
Blended Learning
2015 | “Blended Learning Combines Different Means of Content Delivery ... which uses video assignments in advance of each class to stimulate interest in the topic and provide foundational knowledge, coupled with lectures having in-class problem solving, is a more effective strategy for science education compared with traditional approaches.” |
2016 | “Blended learning, defined as the combination of traditional face-to-face learning and asynchronous or synchronous e-learning.” |
2017 | “The introduction of blended learning (combination of face-to-face and online teaching and learning) initiatives is part of these innovations but its uptake, especially in the developing world faces challenges for it to be an effective innovation in teaching and learning.” |
2018 | “Blended learning (BL), or the integration of face-to-face and online instruction.” |
Blended Learning
2019 | “Similarly to the reviewed blended learning definitions, a hybrid learning environment has been described as combining face-to-face education with access to online learning tools.” |
2020 | “Blended learning involves the combination of face-to-face and technology-mediated instruction.” |
2021 | “Blended learning programs may include several forms of learning tools, such as real-time virtual/ collaboration software, self-paced Web-based courses, electronic performance support systems (EPSS) embedded within the job-task environment, and knowledge management systems. Blended learning mixes various event-based activities, including face-to-face classrooms, live elearning, and self-paced learning.” |
2022 | “Learning Management Systems (LMS) are being used to contribute to these improvements, as information systems that facilitate blended learning with both synchronous and asynchronous elements.” |
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What is BL?
Create your own analogy/metaphor for BL?
Create a slide, and share with table.
Blended Learning Types
02.�
Types of Blended Learning
1. EXTRA – This approach involves creating extra or supplemental materials that don’t impact what is already being taught, but adds to it.
2. SWAP - This approach involves a replacement of classroom-based teaching with the same content but taught in an eLearning way.
3. NEW - This approach involves the development of new teaching content for the eLearning phases.
Which Type?
Which type of Blended Learning did you do?
Discuss at your table for 2-3 minutes.
Blended Learning Design
03.�
Blended Learning Design
Blended Learning Design
This start off a lot like any other design process of educational content…
Blended Learning Design
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
Blended Learning Design
How to write Learning outcomes:
Blended Learning Design
ADDIE Model
Blended Learning Design
Gagné’s Nine Events
Gain
Attention
Inform Learner of Objectives
Stimulate recall of prior learning
Present
Information
Provide
Guidance
Elicit
Performance
Provide
Feedback
Assess
Performance
Enhance Retention
Blended Learning Design
Blended Learning Design
Blended Learning Design
Online or Offline?
Which type of activities or topics work better where?
Discuss at your table and find 2 things that work better online and 2 things that work better offline.
Concepts from Random Words
Concepts from Random Words
Step 1. Decide on Question
FOCUS
Step 1. Decide on Question
New ways
to recognise
employee
performance
FOCUS
Step 2. Pick a random word
New ways
to recognise
employee
performance
FOCUS
RANDOM WORD
Step 2. Pick a random word
New ways
to recognise
employee
performance
FOCUS
Kitchen
RANDOM WORD
�Step 3. Identify 4 related ideas
New ways
to recognise
employee
performance
FOCUS
Kitchen
RANDOM WORD
eating
toaster
chef
Activity centre
Step 4. Discard random word
New ways
to recognise
employee
performance
FOCUS
Kitchen
RANDOM WORD
eating
toaster
chef
Activity centre
Step 4. Discard random word
New ways
to recognise
employee
performance
FOCUS
eating
toaster
chef
Activity centre
Step 5. Generate ideas
New ways
to recognise
employee
performance
FOCUS
eating
toaster
Activity centre
chef
Step 5. Generate ideas
New ways
to recognise
employee
performance
FOCUS
eating
toaster
Activity centre
chef
A monthly
recognition dinner
with the CEO
Step 5. Generate ideas
New ways
to recognise
employee
performance
FOCUS
eating
toaster
Activity centre
chef
A monthly
recognition dinner
with the CEO
- Pop into employee
office with a prize
- Toast employee
Step 5. Generate ideas
New ways
to recognise
employee
performance
FOCUS
eating
toaster
Activity centre
chef
A monthly
recognition dinner
with the CEO
- Pop into employee
office with a prize
- Toast employee
Arrange colleagues
to have a party and
thank employee
Step 5. Generate ideas
New ways
to recognise
employee
performance
FOCUS
eating
toaster
Activity centre
chef
A monthly
recognition dinner
with the CEO
- Pop into employee
office with a prize
- Toast employee
Arrange colleagues
to have a party and
thank employee
Provide free
catering for a week
Over to you…
FOCUS
RANDOM WORD
Blended Learning Tools
04.�
REMEMBER
The workbook has six
kinds of Activities:
REMEMBER
Presentations
Podcasts
Videos
Documents
Games
Searching
REMEMBER
Presentations
Podcasts
Videos
Documents
Games
Searching
OFFLINE
ONLINE
Tools Used in Case Studies
GitHub Schools
Blended Learning Challenges
05.�
BL Challenges
In this section of the workshop you will have to think of some challenges associated with Blended Learning, can you think of any?
Let’s look at some from the case studies …
BL Challenges
Internet Connectivity
Internet Connectivity
Internet Connectivity
Internet Connectivity
Internet Connectivity
Internet Connectivity
Internet Connectivity
Internet Connectivity
Internet Connectivity
Internet Connectivity
Internet Connectivity
Internet Connectivity
Internet Connectivity
Internet Connectivity
Internet Connectivity
Internet Connectivity
Internet Connectivity
Internet Connectivity
Internet Connectivity
Internet Connectivity
Internet Connectivity
Internet Connectivity
Internet Connectivity
Internet Connectivity
BL Challenges
BL Challenges
Create supporting documentation
Share a Challenge
Which types of challenges did you encounter?
Discuss at your table for 2-3 minutes.
Blended Learning Creation
06.�
Blended Learning Creation
Provide guidance on creating and curating online content.
Discussing best practices for developing multimedia resources, interactive activities, and online assessments.
Address issues of accessibility, copyright, and digital literacy.
Blended Learning Creation
Before you do all the work … check what’s out there already.
When creating multimedia, remember it doesn’t have to be perfect, it just has to communicate the ideas, but you are not making a movie, so don’t spend too much time on developing the content.
Organise the content, and chunk it into sections.
Blended Learning Creation
Before you do all the work … check what’s out there already.
When creating multimedia, remember it doesn’t have to be perfect, it just has to communicate the ideas, but you are not making a movie, so don’t spend too much time on developing the content.
Organise the content, and chunk it into sections.
Blended Learning Creation
Thomas Kuhn
Born: July 18, 1922
Died: June 17, 1996
Born in Cincinnati, Ohio
Wrote extensively on the history of science
Who’s Who
Who are important people in your discipline?
What can you find out about them?
Blended Learning Teaching
07.�
Blended Learning Teaching
Facilitation and Instruction:
The teacher guides learners through the content, explains concepts, answers questions, and provides support.
Learner Engagement:
Teacher does interactive discussions, group activities, hands-on exercises, or real-world applications.
Blended Learning Teaching
Learning Environment Management:
The implementation phase requires effective management of the learning environment. This includes creating a supportive and inclusive atmosphere, ensuring that the necessary resources and materials are available, and managing any technical aspects or logistical considerations.
Blended Learning Teaching
Communication and Feedback:
Effective communication is essential during the implementation phase. The facilitator or instructor maintains ongoing communication with learners, providing clear instructions, offering feedback on their progress, and addressing any questions or concerns. Regular communication helps build a supportive and collaborative learning community.
Blended Learning Teaching
Active Learning
Blended Learning Teaching
Model good communication
Blended Learning Teaching
Make Content Easy to Get to
What can we do?
Google:
“Solutions to the Top 10 Challenges of Blended Learning”
Blended Learning Assessment
08.�
Blended Learning Evaluation
Be Objective
Blended Learning Evaluation
Look at the Learning Outcomes
Blended Learning Evaluation
Make the changes as soon as you can …
Thanks!
Keep in touch!
Damian.X.Gordon@TUDublin.ie
Blended Learning Train-the-Trainer - BLITT
2021-1-SI01-KA220-AD-000037772
This project has been funded with support from the European Commission. This publication reflects the views only of the author, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein.
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