Blended Learning
Blended learning, also known as hybrid learning, is an approach to education that combines online educational materials and opportunities for interaction online with traditional place-based classroom methods. It requires the physical presence of both teacher and student, with some elements of student control over time, place, path, or pace. While students still attend “brick-and-mortar” schools with a teacher present, face-to-face classroom practices are combined with computer-mediated activities regarding content and delivery. Blended learning is also used in professional development and training settings.
Since blended learning is highly context-dependent, a universal conception of it is difficult. Some reports have claimed that a lack of consensus on a hard definition of blended learning has led to difficulties in research on its effectiveness. A well-cited 2013 study broadly defined blended learning as a mixture of online and in-person delivery where the online portion effectively replaces some of the face-to-face contact time rather than supplementing it.
Learning Outcomes:
All the participants will:
– Know what the blended learning is and analyze it
– Understand its place in 21st century education
– Learn components, dimensions, and models of Blended Learning
– Learn the elements of online and face-to-face environment
– Know blending online and offline learning, Blending Study and Learning, and blending self-paced, vibrant, and collaborative learning
– Learn SCORM modeling
– Learn Blended Learning content
– Be able to evaluate Blended Learning
Objectives of the Course:
– Knowing what the blended learning is and analyze it
– Learning components, dimensions, and models of Blended Learning
– Learning the elements of online and face-to-face environment
– Knowing blending online and offline learning, Blending Study and Learning, and blending self-paced, vibrant, and collaborative learning
– Learning SCORM modeling
– Learning Blended Learning content
Methodology:
– Working cooperatively
– Brainstorming
– Designing lesson plans
– Developing the teachers’ professional skills
Target Group:
– Teachers, trainers, educators, school administrators, etc.
Preparation:
Before the course,
– A detailed pre-course questionnaire to indicate their level of experience, teaching backgrounds, and training will be completed by participants.
– They will also prepare a presentation to reflect their own teaching method.
Validation:
– A course participation certificate will be given to all participants.
– A Europass Mobility Certificate will be given if the participant demands it, as well.
DAILY SCHEDULE
1st Day
Ice-breaking activities and introduction of the course program
Getting to know each other – Presentation of participants (a five-minute presentation)
Analysis of Blended Learning and its place in 21st-century education understanding
Components and Models of Blended Learning
Elements of Online and Face-to-Face Environment
2nd Day
Dimension of Blended Learning
Blending Online and Offline Learning
Blending Self-Paced, Vibrant and Collaborative Learning
How to create vibrant Learning Communities at Schools
How to blend Vibrant and Collaborative Learning, focusing on the best samples
3rd Day
Blending Structured and Unstructured Learning
Blending Custom Content with Standard Content
SCORM modeling (Shareable Courseware Object Reference Model)
Blending Study and Learning
Process and efficiency evaluation
4th day
Blended Learning Content
Synchronous Physical Formats
Instructor-Led Classes and Lessons
Applied Laboratories and Workshops
Field Trips
Synchronous Online Formats
E-meeting
Virtual classes
Webinars and TV Broadcasts
Coaching
Instant Messaging Self-Paced Asynchronous Formats
Documents & web pages
Evaluations, Tests, and Surveys
Recorded Live Events
Online Learning Communities and Discussion Forums
Analysis to be done in Blended Learning Planning
Audience Analysis
Content Analysis
Financial Analysis
Infrastructure Analysis
5th day
Evaluation in Blended Learning
Distance Education Learning Environment Survey
Overview of the course program
Evaluation of the course program
Filling the feedback forms
Europass Mobility Certificate, Participation Certificate
