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Online ++. 21st Century Methods for 21st Century Learners. Don Dunlap Patrick Henry High School, Stockbridge GA Monday, September 15, 2014. “Online ++” = Blended Learning. A blend of. Blended Learning:. Online. Face - to - face. Why Blended Learning?.
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Online ++ 21st Century Methods for 21st Century Learners Don Dunlap Patrick Henry High School, Stockbridge GA Monday, September 15, 2014
“Online ++” = Blended Learning A blend of Blended Learning: Online Face - to - face
Why Blended Learning? "Students not only learned more when online sessions were added to traditional courses, but student interaction and satisfaction improved as well." DeLacey, B. J., & Leonard, D. A. (2002). Case study on technology and distance in education at the Harvard Business School. Educational Technology and Society, 5(2), 13-28. Retrieved from http://www.grayharriman.com/blended_learning.htm
Why Blended Learning? "Providing several linked options for learners, in addition to classroom training, increased what they learned." Dean, P., Stahl, M., Sylwester, D., & Pear, J. (2001). Effectiveness of Combined Delivery Modalities for Distance Learning and Resident Learning. Quarterly Review Of Distance Education, 2(3), 247-254. Retrieved from http://www.grayharriman.com/blended_learning.htm
Why Blended Learning? “Speedier performance was detected on real world tasks by those who learned through blended strategies as opposed to those that learned via e-learning alone.” Thomson and NETg."The Next Generation of Corporate Learning: Achieving the Right Blend. (2003). Retrieved from http://www.grayharriman.com/blended_learning.htm
Why Blended Learning? WIFM? • Leverage Instructional Time • Level the “playing field” • Ease of assessment • Immediacy of feedback • “Paper trail” • Parental inclusion • Cool factor
Leverage Instructional Time • Use online content – presentation, assessment, review • Use class time for interaction, activities • Discussion forums for reflection, recap • Collaborative construction of knowledge
Level the “Playing Field” • Ample time for reflection (deer/headlights) • Access content in one’s “comfort zone” • Revisit content as necessary
Ease of Assessment • Grading in content area • Grading by student/assignment etc • Feedback to student
Immediacy of Feedback • WARNING – get into a daily routine! • Students enjoy seeing prompt feedback • Grading in “time slices”
“Paper Trail” • Everything is archived • No question about when/why etc • Students can self-inform on grades/progress
Parental Inclusion • What did you do in school today? • How did you do on your project? • How are your grades?
Cool Factor • Like working online • Peer envy • Less “inhibited” participation
How does it work in real life? • Setup and housekeeping (contact info) • Career module (blending/Zamzar) • Terms database (how-tos w/Jing) • Workplace ethics module (video demo) • Work skills module (pics) • Circular flow (difficult concept)
Other Tools • Jing • Audacity • Movie maker • The sky’s the limit!