Course Syllabus

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"The virtue of a computer in the classroom is that it requires a user, not a watcher." - Diane Ravitch
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In this course, we are going to focus on types of activities best suited for blended learning environments. We will discuss the taxonomy of media for blended learning as well as instructional strategies supporting both synchronous and asynchronous media. Finally, we will share best practices for application and assessment.

Learning Objectives
At the end of this module you will be able to:

  • Explain the taxonomy of media for blended learning;
  • Experiment with different media tools available in blended learning environments that support differing instructional strategies;
  • Develop learning objectives and outcomes for a blended learning environment;
  • Design one blended learning activity.


Seminar Resources & Online Access

The seminar can be accessed online at: https://canvas.instructure.com/courses/44770

All reading resources for this seminar will be available via our Diigo group or in this Canvas course. Let Jenny know if your're interested in learning more about Diigo and how you can add to the list of blended learning resources.

Description of Seminar Activities and Requirements
In order to successfully complete the learning objectives, you will be given several activities to complete each week. You will evaluate your own progress; you will be asked to complete a self-assessment of the following course activities:

Participation:

Active participation is crucial to the successful completion of a blended or online course. Successful participation is evidenced by active involvement in ongoing discussions. It involves providing thoughtful feedback to your peers, responding to the instructor's questions and posting your required materials on time. See the Participation Rubric in the Seminar Overview folder in Modules for details on evaluation.

Using Canvas and Web Tools:

Each week you will have various tasks to complete. By completing these tasks, you will demonstrate your ability to use various tools in Canvas and on the web.

Online Self-Assessment:

You will be asked to assess your participation at the end of each week.

Seminar Schedule & Topics

This seminar is two weeks in length. Each week you will be presented with various subtopics that involve discussions and written activities.

Week
Topics
Assignments & Activities
  
Week 1
Due TUESDAY
7/5

Introduction to blended learning activities

 

 

Preliminary Activities:

  • Review "Start Here"
  • Familiarize yourself with the organization of the course - preview course "modules"
  • Review "Tips" area

Face-to-Face Activities:
  • Introductions
  • Overview of seminar and Canvas tools
  • Introduction to blended learning activities - lecture and discussion

 Online Activities:
  • VIEW - "SLIDESHARE: Blended Learning: The Best Option"
  • READ - Lecture "Taxonomy of Blended Learning" 
  • PARTICIPATE - Group Activity: Shared Google Docs
  • BLOG ABOUT: Blended  Learning Designs
  

Week 2

 

 

Due TUESDAY

7/12

 Creating Blended Learning activities Online Activities:
  • READ - Lecture: Blended Learning Activities
  • READ - Week 2 articles 
  • Meet - -with/make an appointment with instructional designer (mcaulfield@keene.edu)
  • SUBMIT - Course Activity
  • PARTICIPATE - in Shared Google Doc Activity
  
 


Note: The schedule above may change at the instructor's discretion.

Instructor contact information:

Wendy Britton (wbritton@keene.edu) or (gwendolynbritton@gmail.com)

Library Resources

The college library provides a variety of resources that are available online and may suit the activities in your course and the needs of your students. If you are not familiar with these resources, you may want to make an appointment to meet with your college librarian to discuss your needs. See the Mason Library.

Technical Assistance (while you are participating in the seminar)

Thank you for helping us do a trail run on Canvas, an open source learning management system. As you are probably already aware, technology is not perfect and may fail you occasionally. While participating in this seminar, should you experience any technical issues with Canvas, you may be able to find a solution here: 

http://support.instructure.com/index.php?title=Main_Page

If you need further assistance, you can also contact Jenny Darrow (jdarrow@keene.edu) or the KSC IT Help Desk (helpdesk@keene.edu for more generic technical assistance: 603-358-2532).

Conduct in the Online Classroom (commonly included for courses conducted online )

It is the expectation that all members of our college community treat faculty, staff, and fellow learners with respect. Learners need to be knowledgeable of and comply with college policies. Each individual is accountable for his/her actions and for the consequences of any behavior that is inconsistent with these values and expectations.



Course Summary:

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