This document provides an agenda for a workshop on blended learning. It introduces the presenters Tanya Joosten and Amy Mangrich and their relevant experience. It then discusses what blended learning is and poses 10 questions to help redesign a course for blended learning. The rest of the document outlines sample content, activities, and assessments that could be used in an blended course on organizational communication. It provides strategies for integrating online and face-to-face components and assessing student work in a blended format.

1. Welcome to “Getting Started with Blended Learning” Tanya Joosten (tjoosten@uwm.edu) Amy Mangrich (amangric@uwm.edu) University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Milwaukee, WI USA

2. Agenda for Day 1

7. Redesigning your course using the 10 questions Learning Technology Center University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee eLi 2009 Riyadh: March 14-15, 2009

10. Lecture formats

11. Sample text lecture

12. Sample audio lecture

14. Sample discussion forum

15. Sample quiz

17. Sample agenda

21. Content Delivery Learning Technology Center University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee eLi 2009 Riyadh: March 14-15, 2009

22. Content delivery in blended courses Learning Technology Center University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee eLi 2009 Riyadh: March 14-15, 2009

31. Using discussion forums to create a community of learners Learning Technology Center University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee eLi 2009 Riyadh: March 14-15, 2009

40. Lunch Learning Technology Center University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee eLi 2009 Riyadh: March 14-15, 2009

41. Group Activity: Developing an asynchronous discussion forum activity for a blended course Learning Technology Center University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee eLi 2009 Riyadh: March 14-15, 2009

42. Strategies for integrating online and face-to-face in blended learning Learning Technology Center University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee eLi 2009 Riyadh: March 14-15, 2009

44. Integration strategy for Communication - “Communication in Organizations”

49. Assessment of student work in blended courses: Managing expectations and workload Learning Technology Center University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee eLi 2009 Riyadh: March 14-15, 2009

59. Rubric Example 1 Criteria Excellent Good Average Poor Timely discussion contributions 5-6 postings well distributed throughout the week 4-6 postings distributed throughout the week 3-6 postings somewhat distributed 2-6 not distributed throughout the week Responsiveness to discussion and demonstration of knowledge and understanding gained from assigned reading very clear that readings were understood and incorporated well into responses readings were understood and incorporated into responses postings have questionable relationship to reading material not evident that readings were understood and/or not incorporated into discussion Adherence to on-line protocols all on-line protocols followed 1online protocol not adhered to 2-3 online protocols not adhered to 4 or more online protocols not adhered to Points 9-10 8 6-7 5 or less

61. Rubric Example 2 Criteria Advanced Proficient Not Yet There Not There at All Development of Ideas Well-developed ideas; introduces new ideas, and stimulates discussion (5-6 pts.) Developing ideas; sometimes stimulates discussion (3-4 pts.) Poorly developed ideas which do not add to the discussion (1 pt.) Does not enter the discussion (0) Evidence of Critical Thinking Clear evidence of critical thinking-application, analysis, synthesis, and evaluation. Postings are characterized by clarity of argument, depth of insight into theoretical issues, originality of treatment, and relevance. Sometimes include unusual insights. Arguments are well supported. (5-6 pts.) Beginning of critical thinking; postings tend to address peripheral issues. Generally accurate, but could be improved with more analysis and creative thought. Tendency to recite facts rather than address issues. (3-4 pts.) Poorly developed critical thinking (1 pt.) Does not enter the discussion (0) Clarity Posts are well articulated and understandable (4 pts.) Posts are understandable, but some thought is required (2-3 pts.) Posts are difficult to clarify (1 pt.) Posts are unintelligible or not present (0) Responses to Other Students and Instructor Interacts at least 2 times with other students and/or instructor. (4 pts.) Interacts at least once with other student or instructor. (2 pts.) Does not enter discussion (0) Timeliness Individual messages and at least two responses posted before deadline (4 pts.) Individual message posted before deadline but at least one response is late. (2 pts.) Posting is made after deadline or both responses late. (1 pt.) Everything is late or not completed. (0)

63. Group Activity: Developing a course assessment plan Learning Technology Center University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee eLi 2009 Riyadh: March 14-15, 2009

64. Q&A Evaluation of Workshop Learning Technology Center University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee eLi 2009 Riyadh: March 14-15, 2009