This webinar covered best practices for blended learning using Moodle and Microsoft Teams. The presenter demonstrated how to set up recurring Teams meetings for synchronous sessions, add assignments and resources in Moodle, and access accessibility features in Teams. Participants were invited to ask questions through the chat function and enroll in a Moodle sandbox course for hands-on practice of the tools and strategies presented.

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A webinar presented by Educational and Emerging Technologies
Today’s Webinar Starts at 2:05 PM
Presenter, Shaun Hoppel| Moderator, Gregory Milunich
Participant Checklist:
 Keep your mic muted until the presenter begins the
Q&A session.
 Questions should be entered into the chat.
 To open the chat box, click here:
Moodle forBlended Learning
This session will be
recorded and available
through LEARNscape.

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We will explore:
Best practices for blended learning
How to blend synch/async learning
Setting up recurring meetings in Teams
Setting up assignments in Moodle
Running a Teams meeting
Accessibility Features of Teams
Session Overview

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Although blending (for learning) often
refers to mixing digital with in-person
learning, the blend I am referring to is
blending asynchronous and
synchronous digital learning. This is
the most common blend at SUNY
Empire.
What is Blended Learning?

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How Can We Set up for Success in a Blended Learning Environment?
• Keep Expectations Clear
• Make Sure Learning Resources and Assignments are
Accessible
• Optimize Lessons for the Online Environment
• Promote Active Learning, Engagement, and
Collaboration
• Provide Scaffolding
• Frequently assess progress
• Be as Flexible as possible and make changes when
necessary
Best Practices

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Pros and Cons

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Use Moodle and Teams as a Flipped Classroom
• Post Readings/Video/Web
resources in Moodle
• Have a live
Lecture/Discussion in Teams
• Return students to Moodle
for assessment
• Use as repository for
resources and/or as a place to
assess students
How to Blend at SUNY Empire

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Hands-on Sample Activity

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How to Add An Activity or Resource
• Scroll to the bottom of the
topic where you want to
add the resource.
• Click “Add an activity or
resource.”
• Click the type of Activity
you are creating.
• Or move to the Resources
tab.

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How to Configure an Assignment
• Add an Assignment name
• Include a Description
(instructions).
• Add a Due Date
(optional).
• Note how many points it’s
worth
• Include a category for
gradebook weights.
• Click “Save and return to
course” to finish.

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How to Hide and/or Edit a Resource or Activity
• Turn editing on.
• Click the “Edit” button
next to what you want to
update/revise.
• Optional: Hide
• Select “Edit Settings.”
• Make your edits and save.

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• Navigating Teams
• Creating Recurring Teams Meetings for
Synchronous sessions
• Breakout rooms for small group or individual
discussions (Book with an EdTech to learn)
• Accessibility Features of Teams
Using Teams for Blended Learning

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Navigating Teams

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Setting up a recurring Teams Meeting
Calendar

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Setting up recurring from Teams

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Setting up Recurring in Outlook

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Placing the recurring meeting link in Moodle
COPY/PASTE
Then Click
Save and
Display button
in Moodle

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• Remove distracting or blurry
background effects
• Turn on captions which only you will see
• If lecturing, consider recording the
session so students may have access to
it as a study aid
• If you are the meeting organizer you
can also start a live transcription service
• Teams is also compatible with screen
readers and magnifying software
Let’s explore Accessibility Features in Teams

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Self-Enroll in Moodle Sandbox Course
Link to Sandbox:
https://moodle.esc.edu/course/view.php?id=54825%C2%A7ion=0
Enrollment key (Password): EETtraining

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Raise Hand to Ask on Mic or Enter in Chat
Question & Answer

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Additional Resources on Our Website:
www.esc.edu/facultydevelopment
Book an EdTech
Offered via Teams
esc.edu/edtechhel
p
Upcoming Webinars:
“Leading Live Classes in MS
Teams”
Thursday, 9/2
1 PM ET

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WrapUp
Leaving a Meeting