BLENDED LEARNING: EFFECTIVE INSTRUCTION AND ENGAGEMENT

July 30 – August 1, 2012

Atlanta, GA

In light of the increased demand for high-quality blended courses and programs,  instructional designers and course developers are facing new design challenges. To ensure the development of effective courses and a high level of engagement for variety of learners, course developers must effectively use the online and physical classroom environments, establishing measurable learning outcomes and the means for achieving them.

Presenters:

• Alisa Cooper - dr.coop@gmail.com
• Patricia McGee - patricia.mcgee@utsa.edu

Monday

• 9 AM - Noon: Pre-conference Seminar Cloud-Based, Mobile, and Classroom Technology for Learning and Engagement [Alisa]
• 1:30 - 2:45: Blended Models and Course Redesign [Patricia]
• 3:00 - 5 PM: Mapping the Blended Course [Alisa]

Tuesday

• 8:30 - 9:45: Connecting Classroom and Online Experiences [Patricia]
• 10:00 - 11:15: Blended Instructional Strategies [Patricia]
• 11:15 - 12:15: Interaction and Peer Engagement [Alisa]
• 1:30 - 3:00 PM: Student Engagement and Web  [Alisa]
• 3:15 - 4:30 PM: Blending Assessments for Optimizing Learning [Patricia]
• 4:30 - 5:30: The Role of a Successful Blended Instructor [Panel]

Wednesday

• 9:00 - 10:15: Building Trust and Effective Communication [Alisa]
• 10:30 -11:45: Learner Accountability and Support [Patricia]

Blended Research/Resources 

Universities Deeply invested in Blended

• Pennsylvania State University – http://weblearning.psu.edu/blended-learning-initiative
• Pepperdine University - http://bschool.pepperdine.edu/ctle/blended-learning/ 
• Simmons University - http://at.simmons.edu/blendedlearning/learnhow/simmons_case_studies.php 
• University of Central Florida - http://online.ucf.edu/
• University of Texas at Austin - http://getquest.cns.utexas.edu/about-hybrid-learning 
• University of Wisconsin - http://www4.uwm.edu/ltc/hybrid/index.cfm 

Web Resources

• Sloan - Faculty Development Workshop (w/manual); Preparing Faculty Workshop (w/manual)
• Blending in: The extent and promise of blended learning in the US

Research/Findings 

• Bowen, W.G., Chingos, M. M., Lack, K.A., & Nygren, T. I. (2012). Interactive learning online at public universities: Evidence from randomized trials. Ithaka S+R. Retrieved July 28, 2012 from http://www.sr.ithaka.org/research-publications/interactive-learning-online-public-universities-evidence-randomized-trials.
• Cavenagh, T. (2011). The blended learning toolkit: Improving student performance and retention. EDUCAUSE Review. Retrieved on July 31, 2012 from http://www.educause.edu/ero/article/blended-learning-toolkit-improving-student-performance-and-retention.
• Dziuban, C., Moskal, P., & Hartman, J.  (2010). Success, withdrawal, and student satisfaction when the numbers are very large. EDUCAUSE Learning Initiative. http://www.educause.edu/Resources/SuccessWithdrawalandStudentSat/196243 
• Laumakis, M.A. (2010). Blended Learning in large-enrollment courses. EDUCAUSE Learning Initiative. Retrieved on December 3, 2011 from http://www.educause.edu/Resources/BlendedLearninginLargeEnrollme/21376
• McGee, P., & Reis, A. (2012). Blended Course Design: A Synthesis of Best Practices. Journal of Asynchronous Learning Networks, 16 (4). Available from  http://jaln.sloanconsortium.org/index.php/jaln/article/view/239
• Nagal, D. (2009). Meta-analysis: Is blended learning most effective?  T.h.e. Journal, July 2009. http://thejournal.com/articles/2009/07/01/meta-analysis-is-blended-learning-most-effective.aspx.
• Norberg, A., Dziuban, C.D., & Moskal, P.D. (2011) A time-based blended learning model. On the Horizon, 19(3), 207-216.  

     Books

• Glazer, F. S.  (Ed.) (2012). Blended learning: Across the disciplines, across the academy. Sterling, VA: Stylus Publishing, LLC.
• Inoue, Y. (Ed. ) (2010). Cases on online and blended learning technologies in higher education: Concepts and practices. Hershey, PA: Information Science Publications.
• MacDonald, J. (2008). Blended learning and online tutoring. Second Ed.  
• Smart, J. A. (2010). Hybrid learning: The perils and promise of blending online and face-to-face instruction in higher education. Santa Barbara, CA: Praeger. 
• Stacey, E., & Gerbic, P. (Eds.) (2009). Effective blended learning practices: Evidence-based perspectives in ICT-facillitated education. Hershey, NH: Information Science Reference. 
• Wang, F. U., Fong, J. & Kwan,R. C.  (Eds.) (2011). Handbook of research on hybrid learning models: Advanced tools, technologies, and applications. Hershey, PA: Information Science Reference.