1. BeBOLD2 Blackboard for eBlended Online Learning Development

11. What is “blended learning”?

12. “ Combin[ing] f2f classroom instruction with online learning and reduced seat time ” - EDUCAUSE “ First exposure to content is online.” - Whittier UHSD Online Learning Coordinator “ Allows anywhere anyplace learning” “Online work is part of the class grade” “ Online delivery of educational content with the best features of classroom interaction and live instruction to personalize learning , allow thoughtful reflection, and differentiate instruction from student to student across a diverse group of learners” - iNACOL “Blended strategies enhance student engagement and learning through online activities … and improve effectiveness and efficiencies by reducing lecture time .” - University of Calgary, Teaching and Learning Centre “ Substantial proportion of the content is delivered online .” The Sloan Consortium defines blended courses as having between 30% and 79% of their content delivered online . - Allen, Seaman and Garrett Student-centered, active learning, both f2f and online “ Increase efficiency, reduce redundancy” - Open High School of Utah “ 25-75% of the content is delivered online and the remainder delivered face-to-face” - Quality Matters

13. In pairs, brainstorm how you might best use blended learning to help your students. Push the boundaries! Post your best ideas to the community site in the Discussion Board.

15. LUNCH

16. What spurs student engagement?

20. In pairs, brainstorm what engages your students – f2f and online. Post your best ideas to the community site in the Discussion Board.

24. Blackboard Overview

26. Questions, comments, suggestions, requests? Chalkboard/computer image credit: Luca Masters, CC BY