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Dr. Jolly Holden Graduate Adjunct Faculty School of Education American InterContinental University The Road to Enlightened Blended Learning : Instructional Design Considerations ASTD 2009 International Conference & Expo Session: W206
Introduction Blended learning is more than just combining an online component to the traditional classroom…it is a  systematic process  of selecting the  most appropriate media  for a specific learning intervention based upon the learning objectives.  With that said, given the plethora of instructional media available to the instructional designer today, combined with the emergence of web-based collaborative tools, there is a renewed focus on integrating web 2.0/e-Learning 2.0 tools and other instructional media in meeting today’s learning challenges.  “ Blended learning represents a [fundamental] shift in instructional strategy” North American Council for Online Learning,  Blended Learning: The Convergence of Online and Face-to-Face Education , 2008
Why Blended Learning: The Challenge Driven by the demand to increase learning opportunities and reduce costs without impacting instructional integrity, educators and trainers are continually challenged in searching for the for right mix of instructional media.  Taking into consideration all of the instructional technologies available today, selecting the right mix of live, virtual, and constructive courseware delivery methods in meeting the needs of our learners can be a challenging and daunting task. Consequently, this presentation address these two basic questions: Q1: What is the most appropriate mix of instructional media,  and… Q2: What are the variables to consider when selecting the most appropriate media?
Blended learning allows the instructional designer the opportunity to leverage the strengths of instructional media with the efficacy of the instructional components to ensure the instructional goal is attained. For a blended learning solution to be  successful , it is imperative a  thorough media analysis  and  needs assessment  is conducted while addressing the fundamental components of the instructional systems design process.  Rules of Engagement for Blended Learning “ Migrating to blended learning formats requires instructional design analysis that  integrates with the technologies that will be utilized to deliver it. ”  The e-Learning Developers Journal (2005)
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This presentation will provide some background on blended learning and instructional media, as well as introducing variables to consider when developing a blended learning strategy. Additionally, this presentation will introduce the concepts of  synchronicity  (integration of learning environments) and  elasticity   (integration of instructional media with instructional strategies) to ensure  the right mix  is attained. The Blended Learning Journey ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Definitions   Media Evolution   Learning Environments   Blended Learning Model    Elasticity   Implications The Blended Learning Road Map Navigation Bar Click on any link for direct access to that topic Click for Glossary Blended Learning Definitions Media Evolution Learning Environments ( synchronous & asynchronous) Elasticity Implications (trends from the industry) Learning Model Learning Environment Component Instructional Component Media Component
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An Educational Perspective* Courses that integrate online with traditional face-to- face class activities in a planned pedagogically valuable manner; and…where a portion (institutionally defined) of face-to-face time is replaced by online activity.  ,[object Object],Consequently, from an  educational  perspective, blended learning is primarily focused on integrating two separate paradigms…the traditional classroom [synchronous] environment and the asynchronous online environment.  Blended Learning Definitions Definitions   Media Evolution   Learning Environments   Blended Learning Model    Elasticity   Implications Note: Hybrid learning, vis-à-vis blended learning, is often used in higher education when the student has a choice between an online class and the traditional class…not necessarily the integration of the two.  Blended Learning Traditional Classroom Online
A Pragmatic Perspective   Courses that are taught both in the classroom (face-to-face) and at a distance  and  that use a mix of different pedagogic strategies  (Source: edutechwiki, 2006, Available at  http://edutechwiki.unige.ch/en/Blended_learning ) Blended Learning Definitions Definitions   Media Evolution   Learning Environments   Blended Learning Model    Elasticity   Implications ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
A Corporate Training Perspective   The use of multiple instructional delivery media to deliver one course or curriculum, such as a sales training course with pre-reading, asynchronous online product knowledge training, and synchronous lectures and role play practices.  Source:  e-Learning Guild’s Research Report , Synchronous Learning Systems , June 2008 Blended Learning Definitions Definitions   Media Evolution   Learning Environments   Blended Learning Model    Elasticity   Implications Synchronous and asynchronous media.   For clarification, blended learning is also applied to a mix of online and face-to-face training, and more generally to approaches to course design and delivery that combine different modalities (e.g., self-paced Web-based training, followed by classroom instruction, accompanied by printed job aids, and supplemented by virtual classroom follow-up sessions).  Source: e-Learning Guild Handbook on  Synchronous e-Learning  (2007)
Blended Learning Definitions A Chief Learning Officer Perspective   “ Executing a learning strategy that integrates multiple delivery modalities (both synchronous and asynchronous) and, in doing so, creating the best possible learning solution for your target audience.” Source: Chief Learning Officer Magazine ( www.clomedia.com ),  Executing Blended Learning , Jan., 2009 Definitions   Media Evolution   Learning Environments   Blended Learning Model    Elasticity   Implications “ Collaborative online learning is now recognized as  a component of a mature blended-learning strategy.”  Bersin & Associates, Technology Update: Open Source e-Learning Systems, June 2007
Although this   quote   sounds as if it were referring to a new technological break- through, in reality, this profound statement was uttered by the Reverend Joseph H. Odell, D. D. (1910) in his address titled  "The New Era in Education: A Study of the Psychology of Correspondence Methods of Instruction"  delivered in 1910 at the dedication of the instruction building of the International Correspondence Schools in Scranton, Pennsylvania. “ I do not know any innovation upon existing methods  more radical and revolutionary than this” Evolution of Instructional Media: When it all Began… Definitions   Media Evolution   Learning Environments   Blended Learning Model    Elasticity   Implications
What does it mean to the future of education and training? As instructional media continues to evolve, propelled by advances in technology and fueled by the need to increase learning opportunities, the evolution and advancements of instructional media will continue to accelerate as well.  As a result, blended learning will become an integral component in developing a comprehensive learning strategy.  Consequently, When developing a learning strategy for the future, it is sometimes prudent to study the past in order to develop a plan for tomorrow… Evolution of Instructional Media: The Emergence of Blended Learning Definitions   Media Evolution   Learning Environments   Blended Learning Model    Elasticity   Implications “ The term blended learning has been redefined, from a combination of instructor and Web-based training to a blend of many types of interactive content”  Josh Bersin , “Today’s High-Impact Learning Organization”,  Chief Learning Officer Magazine, Aug, 2008
The Family Tree of  Instructional Media Definitions   Media Evolution   Learning Environments   Blended Learning Model    Elasticity   Implications Electronic-assisted  Learning   (circa 1990-present) T echnology-enabled (circa 1950s-1990s ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],e-learning (circa 1995-present) Satellite  e-learning/ITV Video  Conferencing Video tape/DVD/ ipods Electronic  whiteboards Correspondence (1883-present) In the beginning, there was  only  correspondence courses, and the concept of “blending” wasn’t born yet. As the country grew and evolved from an agrarian society to an industrialized nation, the demand for education increased significantly. With the ensuing emergence of radio and TV, the education community quickly realized the potential of these new media and adopted them to distribute education programs  to a geographically dispersed workforce. Then, as the technology evolved, more delivery tools emerged to where the instructional designer now has a plethora of choices that can be used singularly or integrated to create a blended learning solution.
Definitions   Media Evolution   Learning Environments   Blended Learning Model    Elasticity   Implications Computer-mediated  Learning   (circa 1970-present) Computer-based  Training (CBT) Web-based Training Online Learning With the introduction of the computer, learning communities quickly realized the potential of this powerful new technology and adopted it as another delivery tool. As the computer continued to evolve, a new generation of the computer-mediated instruction arrived, and with the emergence of the internet, new collaborative tools and delivery media also appeared. Note: In the early 90’s, a migration began from a mainframe-centric environment to a more of a stand-alone “distributed” computer environment that allowed for more local hosting of computer-based training (CBT).
Extending the Family Tree of Instructional Media to Tomorrow Change is inevitable, and tomorrow will bring newer and better technologies, accompanied by a new set of challenges, but the goal is the same: Optimize the technology without sacrificing instructional quality. In the end, incorporating sound instructional design principles will provide for a solid foundation to ensure learning outcomes are attained. “ In this global, networked world, several technologies including search engines, blogs, podcasts, Web 2.0 applications and virtual worlds such as Second Life will be used for learning.” Ed Hoff, CLO IBM , Learning in the 21 st  Century :  A Brave New World , CLO Magazine, April, 2008 “ Distance learning will evolve from basic enrollment in computer and web-based courses to virtual learning environments that support online collaboration and classes taught by both live and virtual instructors.” Air Force White Paper,. On Learning: The Future of Air Force Education and Training (2008) Definitions   Media Evolution   Learning Environments   Blended Learning Model    Elasticity   Implications
The Learning Environment: Two Dimensions ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Synchronous Asynchronous Click  here  for note on Web 3.0 & Virtual Worlds The Basics Definitions   Media Evolution   Learning Environments   Blended Learning Model    Elasticity   Implications Courses will combine live, virtual and constructive formats even while being distributed to increase training effectiveness and as well as shift to more cost-effective methods.”  Air Force White Paper,. On Learning: The Future of Air Force Education and Training (2008)
Although synchronicity is dichotomous, per se, either synchronous or asynchronous, it does not mean they are  mutually exclusive when considering a blended learning solution . If viewed as being on opposite ends of a continuum, the degree to which these two dichotomous environments can be integrated would result in a  blending of synchronicity.  Therefore, to attain the most optimum blend, one must consider the vehicle(s) that deliver the content, the [learning environment] in which the learning occurs, and the instructional objective(s) [which drive the development of the content and instructional strategies]. Consequently, blended learning can include any combination of media that supports instruction, regardless of the mix of synchronous or asynchronous media. Blended Learning Synchronous Asynchronous Integration of Both Dimensions: The Concept of Synchronicity Definitions   Media Evolution   Learning Environments   Blended Learning Model    Elasticity   Implications
Blended Learning Model Concept Map Definitions   Media Evolution   Learning Environments   Blended Learning Model    Elasticity   Implications Collaborative Tools Synchronicity Asynchronous Instructional Media Synchronous Instructional  Media Symmetry Asymmetrical Media Symmetrical  Media Learning Environment Component Media Component Instructional Component Depicted in this concept map is the blended learning model three main components and subcomponents.  The degree of integration of each of the subcomponents is based upon evaluating specific attributes of each component, resulting in the most appropriate blend to ensure attainment of the instructional goal. Note:  This model is based upon a set of  related  components, although evaluated separately, are viewed  holistically , per se, each component’s specific contribution must be viewed as it relates to the sum total of all the parts… which results in a comprehensive blended learning solution. Complexity Instructional   Strategies Instructional Objectives Content Rapidity of Change Multimedia (aural/visual) Interactivity Didactic  Collaboration (P2P) Asynchronous Dialectic  Collaboration (P2P) Synchronous Distance Learning Asynchronous Synchronous Traditional Classroom
Definitions   Media Evolution   Learning Environments   Blended Learning Model    Elasticity   Implications Derived from the blended learning concept map is the tri-dimensional blended learning module. A model can be a description of a system or phenomenon that accounts for its known or inferred properties and used for further study of its characteristics. Therefore, a blended learning model can be used as a guide in evaluating and integrating separate components that would result in an instructionally sound learning situation.    Media Component Learning Environment Component Instructional Component Blended Learning Model Components Media component: Used to evaluate the most appropriate media to delivery the content Learning environment component: Evaluates the learning environment (synchronous/asynchronous) that supports the instructional objectives Instructional component: Used to select the most appropriate instructional strategies that support the learning objectives Click on any of the model component links for detailed information for that specific component.  Click  here  for a summary of each component.
Media Learning  Environment The power of blended learning is in its elasticity Instructional Concept of Elasticity in Blended Learning Definitions   Media Evolution   Learning Environments   Blended Learning Model    Elasticity   Implications Depending upon the [cognitive] level of the learning objectives and the learning environment (synchronous vis-a-vis asynchronous), different combinations of instructional media and instructional strategies can support various levels of interactivity to attain the most appropriate "blend".  As the blend changes, the model becomes "elastic", allowing the instructional designer to modify the blend to meet specific learning outcomes.
What is the right mix? There may be several “blended” solutions that can meet the instructional objectives, so consider the qualitative merits of all instructional media. The ultimate goal is to increase performance through the systematic evaluation of intra-dependent variables that would result in the  most  appropriate integration of media. Elasticity in Blended Learning Click  here  for another view of the blend Definitions   Media Evolution   Learning Environments   Blended Learning Model    Elasticity   Implications Media Learning  Environment Instructional With that said, any combination of instructional  delivery medium, including the traditional classroom,  can result in a blended learning solution, but the instructional  efficacy of the solution is  most  dependent upon the instructional and learning environment components.
[object Object],The traditional classroom is still the primary delivery media (56%) but synchronous & asynchronous e-learning is increasing (24%), along with the use of m-learning (6%) * Source: Chief Learning Officer Magazine. (July, 2007).  Blended Learning: Mixing Modalities . Available at:  http://www.clomedia.com Survey of Chief Learning Officers (CLOs) Use of Blended Learning Definitions   Media Evolution   Learning Environments   Blended Learning Model    Elasticity   Implications
The greatest change in the delivery mix will continue to come via the increased adoption of e-learning and the increased use of portable technologies.  IBM’s perspective on blended learning and workforce mobility Survey of CLOs Use of Blended Learning  (con’t) Definitions   Media Evolution   Learning Environments   Blended Learning Model    Elasticity   Implications Did you know that… click here
“ [There is]  an important link between content type and delivery method  and that  student-instructor interaction receives strong consideration in determining which delivery methods get employed  within an organization...” and “ The value of student-to-instructor interaction remains a primary driver  for both classroom-based ILT and synchronous e-learning….as well as student-to-student interaction.”  CLO Magazine., July, 2007, pg. 48-49 Survey of CLOs Use of Blended Learning  (con’t) Definitions   Media Evolution   Learning Environments   Blended Learning Model    Elasticity   Implications
* Source: Kyong-Jee Kim and Curtis J. Bonk,  The Future of Online Teaching and Learning in Higher Education , EDUCAUSE Quarterly, Number  4, 2006. Available at:  http://connect.educause.edu/Library/EDUCAUSE+Quarterly/TheFutureofOnlineTeaching/40000 Survey indicated that more emphasis is expected on blended learning—instruction that combines face-to-face with online offerings—than on fully online courses. Those surveyed predicted a distinct shift from about one quarter of classes being blended today to perhaps the vast majority of courses having some Web component by the end of the decade.* Growth of Blended Learning in Higher Education Definitions   Media Evolution   Learning Environments   Blended Learning Model    Elasticity   Implications
"It is likely not the ‘blendedness’ that makes the difference, but rather the fundamental re-consideration of the content in light of new instructional and media choices.”  Richard Voos, Blended Learning-What is it and where might it take us? Sloan-C View, Volume 2, Issue 1 – Feb, 2003. Available at:  http://www.sloan-c.org/publications/view/v2n1/coverv2n1.htm ,[object Object],[object Object],So…What Does it Mean? Definitions   Media Evolution   Learning Environments   Blended Learning Model    Elasticity   Implications “ There’s an important point that is easy to miss in the frenzy of change. Web 2.0 is not about technology, and neither is e-Learning 2.0. The human element is what makes the new Web work. Without user-generated content, the new Web would be an empty shell of fancy technologies.”  e-Learning Guild,  What is e-Learning 2.0?  , Aug, 2008
It’s not just about technology…it’s about people ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Final Note: The Learning Mantra Definitions   Media Evolution   Learning Environments   Blended Learning Model    Elasticity   Implications Collaboration + Teamwork = Success Receiver (Learner) Sender (Instructor) Delivery System
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Learning Environment Component Distance Learning Traditional Classroom Synchronous Asynchronous Back to Main Page      Learning Environment Page   Synchronous   Asynchronous A learning environment can either be synchronous or asynchronous, per se, the learning is either occurring real-time with an instructor (synchronous), or it is occurring without the presence of an instructor (asynchronous). Regardless, each learning environment has their distinct advantages and disadvantages, and the goal of developing a blended learning strategy is to leverage those specific attributes of each environment to ensure the most optimum use of resources to attain the instructional goal.
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The Asynchronous Learning Environment Different Time Different/Same  Place ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Back to Main Page   Learning Environment Page   Synchronous   Asynchronous ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
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Media Component Some instructional media may be  more  appropriate than others in supporting either a synchronous or asynchronous learning environment, but no single medium is inherently  better  or  worse  than another. Although the delivery medium does not affect the content, the selection of certain media may affect how you design the content based on the attributes of that specific medium. Regardless, when the “most appropriate” media are selected based on the ISD process, then learning outcomes will not be affected. Back to Main Page   Media Component   Taxonomy   Portability Synchronicity Asynchronous Instructional Media Synchronous Instructional Media Portability Wikis, blogs, discussion boards Media are vehicles that simply deliver their contents. When developing a blended learning solution, the selection of the most appropriate media is  not based solely   on the attributes of the media, but the potential impact it may have on the design of the instructional  components and corresponding physical learning environment.  Click  here  for more on media mapped to the distance learning environment.
Taxonomy of Media for Blended Learning The taxonomy is focused primarily on a dichotomous learning environment  * ,[object Object],Back to Main Page    Media Component   Taxonomy   Portability Click  here  for note on use of Wikis & Blogs as collaborative tools
Integrating Media:  A Blended Learning Approach Back to Main Page    Media Component   Taxonomy   Portability Integrating any combination of synchronous/ asynchronous media with the traditional classroom results in a blended learning solution.  Synchronous Media ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Asynchronous Media ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Traditional Classroom
Synchronous Instructional Media Internet-based and delivered over the Web that enable synchronous audio and/or text chat, video, document and application sharing, whiteboards, presentations, etc. Can support synchronous oral interaction between the instructor and remote students at multiple locations as well as supporting Multi-User Virtual Environment (MUVE) or webinars.  Due to bandwidth limitations (basically, low-bandwidth applications), high-resolution images and video may be limited.  Note: The application of web conferencing in a learning environment is also known as synchronous learning systems (SLS).  Synchronous Web-Based  Instruction (WBI)/Web Conferencing (Synchronous Learning Systems) ITV is defined as a one-way, full motion video and audio transmission of classroom instruction through a telecommunications channel such as satellite, cable TV, or Instructional TV Fixed Service (ITFS), a dedicated 2.5GHz spectrum managed by the FCC and limited to educational programming only, usually transmitted via microwave Instructional Television   (ITV) Audiographics combines audio conferencing with personal computer text and graphics, allowing both voice and data to be transmitted to remote sites.  Typically, a site consists of audio conference equipment, plus a large screen that serves as an electronic whiteboard.  This system allows for two-way data exchange (limited to high-resolution still images only) and a synchronous interactive environment between the instructor and students at multiple sites. Audiographics An audio-only environment in which students in different locations use telephones or audio conferencing equipment to communicate with each other in real time.  Supports a synchronous interactive environment between the instructor, remote students, and multiple sites but does not support visual images and graphics, and often supplemented by electronic or printed handouts. Can be integrated with other delivery systems to provide synchronous audio. Audio  Conferencing Description Technology Delivery
Synchronous Instructional Media towers. This specific application would not be available to instructional programming programming received via commercial cable TV).  Due to the bandwidth available via satellite or ITFS, this delivery medium can emulate the live, traditional classroom environment but at a distance. ITV is sometimes referred to as Business Television (BTV), Interactive Video Teletraining, or Interactive TV, and can be transmitted via analog or digital systems. Instructional Television  (ITV)- con’t  Satellite e-learning represents the next generation of distributed media.  Utilizing IP (Internet Protocol) as the network layer and distribution technology, it also incorporates the latest MPEG (Moving Picture Experts Group) video standard or latest version of Widows Media.  Similar in application to ITV, it allows for the live traditional classroom to be transmitted to a remote site while synchronous oral interactivity is supported by audio teleconferencing or student response systems integrating audio and keypad technology (data interaction).  Additionally, since satellite e-learning uses IP, video streaming can be utilized at extremely high bandwidths (~3.0Mbps).  The IP-based video can be distributed directly to the user’s end-point and then distributed via the LAN to either a classroom or desktop computer, or both.  Also, satellite e-learning can easily transmit large multimedia/web-based training modules (known as data casting) without being constrained by bandwidth, as is common with a terrestrial network.  This capability allows the data to bypass the WAN by transmitting directly to the user’s end-point and then distributed locally via the LAN, thereby effectively bypassing the terrestrial infrastructure and the Internet. Satellite e-learning is also referred to as BTV/IP (Business Television/Internet Protocol). Satellite  e-learning Description Technology Delivery
Synchronous Instructional Media Technology Delivery  Description Video  Teleconferencing (VTC) VTC systems are two-way communication systems that offer both audio and video from local and remote sites and provide for synchronous interaction between the instructor and remote students at multiple locations.  It allows for the instructor to observe the students at the far end (remote location), allowing the student to demonstrate an event. These systems can be terrestrial, satellite-based, or microwave-based Instructional TV Fixed Service (ITFS).  Generally VTCs transmit and receive between 384Kbps – 1.5Mbps, with the next generation coders/decoders (codecs) IP enabled.
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Back to Taxonomy When evaluating media components, wikis, blogs, and discussion boards are primarily  collaborative tools  and not considered stand-alone instructional media delivery options. However, they can be integrated into a course/learning module in developing a social learning structure that supports active learning and knowledge construction through peer-to-peer interaction. In a research study investigating the interplay of synchronous and asynchronous communication used in online courses, students seemed more satisfied with face-to-face courses that used asynchronous discussion boards  as alternative communication media than courses that were entirely asynchronous based. Significant data were found to indicate the effect of synchronous media in a mostly asynchronous discussion forum. The ability of synchronous media to foster social presence is not shown or disproved by the research  Source:  A Field Study of Use of Synchronous Chat in Online Courses (2002), Retrieved from:  http://www.hicss.hawaii.edu/HICSS36/HICSSpapers/CLTSL03.pdf
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Asynchronous Instructional Media Technology Delivery  Description Asynchronous Web-Based  Instruction (WBI) On-demand, online-based instruction stored on a server and accessed across a distributed electronic network. It can be delivered over the Internet or private local area network (LANs) or Wide Area Networks (WANs) where the content is displayed utilizing a web browser.  Student access is asynchronous, self-paced, and does not provide for synchronous interaction between the instructor and the remote student.  High-resolution images and video may be limited due to available bandwidth. Computer Based  Instruction (CBI) Interactive instructional experience between a computer and the learner where the computer provides the majority of the stimulus and the student responds.  T he computer is the storage and delivery device with all content resident on the student’s computer.  It  provides the primary display and storage capability and can support high-resolution images and video. Correspondence (print) Entirely print-based, asynchronous and self-paced.  Can be augmented through the use of multimedia CD-ROM.  Instructor feedback can be facilitated through the use of e-mail.  Used extensively to support other media Recorded Audio (Tape and digital broadcast) Recorded audio content—on tape or transmitted electronically—which can be used as a stand-alone delivery tool or part of a blended learning approach.  Can be used as the sole means of content or as part of a blended approach. Recorded Video (Tape and digital broadcast) A method of capturing learning content on tape or as a digital file for viewing on-demand. Can be used as the sole means of content or as part of a blended approach. Often used to capture a real time event and is an effective distribution medium that supports high-resolution images and video but does not support a synchronous interactive environment between the instructor and the remote student.
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Symmetrical vs. Asymmetrical Learning Environments Low High High Symmetry Interactivity When articulating a blended learning strategy, considering symmetry of the learning environment is almost as important as considering its synchronicity.  If not taken into account, it may lead the course designer to make less than optimal choices in instructional media selection.  Back to Main Page   Media Component   Taxonomy   Portability Click on the icon of how Merrill Lynch use of mobile learning ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
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Instructional Component: Variables to Consider Instructional  Objectives Instructional Strategies Complexity Rapidity of Change Multimedia (aural/visual) Interactivity  (strategies supporting specific media) Collaboration (P2P) Synchronous Asynchronous Didactic # Collaboration (P2P) Dialectic* * Instructor-student-instructor #  Instructor-student Content Back to Main Page   Instructional Component   Instructional Objectives   Instructional Strategies Click for information on learning styles When developing a blended learning solution, maintaining instructional quality is paramount.  Consequently, learning objectives are never compromised when developing a blended learning solution. Instructional strategies are the products of learning objectives and serve to ensure the learning objectives and facilitate the transfer of learning. Learning Styles
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[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Why Developing Learning Objectives? Back to Main Page   Instructional Component   Instructional Objectives   Instructional Strategies
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Bloom’s Taxonomy of Cognitive Objectives A metaphor depicting the taxonomy of learning objectives can be thought as assembling blocks in building a pyramid.  The knowledge and comprehension levels create the foundation from which one develops higher order thinking skills commensurate with the higher cognitive levels (analysis, synthesis,& evaluation). Lower Higher Knowing Doing Back to Main Page   Instructional Component   Instructional Objectives   Instructional Strategies Knowledge The first level of learning is knowledge.  Knowledge can be characterized as awareness of specifics and of the ways and means of dealing with specifics. The knowledge level focuses on memory or recall where the learner recognizes information, ideas, principles in the approximate form in which they were learned. Comprehension Comprehension is the next level of learning and encompasses understanding.  Has the knowledge been internalized or understood? The student should be able to translate, comprehend, or interpret information based on the knowledge. Application Application is the use of knowledge.  Can the student use the knowledge in a new situation?  It can also be the application of theory to solve a real world problem.  The student selects, transfers, and uses data and principles to complete a problem or task. Analysis Analysis involves taking apart a piece of knowledge, and investigates parts of a concept.  It can only occur if the student has obtained knowledge of and comprehends a concept.  The student examines, classifies, hypothesizes, collects data, and draws conclusions. Synthesis Synthesis is the creative act.  It’s the taking of knowledge and the creation of something new.  It is an inductive process—one of building rather than one of breaking down.  The student originates, integrates, and combines ideas into something new to him/her. Evaluation Evaluation is judgment or decision-making where the student appraises, assesses or criticizes on a basis of specific standards/criteria.
Instructional Strategies ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],The dissemination of content through the use of instructional media is only as effective as the design of the instruction Back to Main Page   Instructional Component   Instructional Objectives   Instructional Strategies Click  here  for an explanation of the difference between instructional strategies and cognitive learning strategies.
Table of Instructional Strategies Back to Main Page   Instructional Component   Instructional Objectives   Instructional Strategies Instructional  Strategies Description Narration/Lecture Allows for transfer of learning through mere declaration and explication of knowledge.  When interaction is available, it allows for reinforcement of behavior, spontaneous questioning, dialogue, and social interaction with immediate feedback.  Note: Lecture is a very efficient strategy to transfer large amounts of content but has a high cognitive load. Demonstration Skill transfer through the depiction of procedural tasks, events, processes, etc. Role Playing Involves recreating a situation relating to a real-world problem in which participants act out various roles.  Promotes an understanding of other people’s positions and their attitudes as well as the procedures that may be used for diagnosing and solving problems.  Learners may assume the role of a particular character, organization, professional occupation, etc.  Guided  Discussion Supports a synchronous, dialectic learning environment through the spontaneous and free-flowing exchange of information.  Encourages active, participatory learning that supports knowledge transfer through dialogue.  Students may discuss material more in-depth, share insights and experiences, and answer questions.  Simulation Replicates or mimics a real event and allows for continual observation.  A simulation creates a realistic model of an actual situation or environment. Illustration Depicts  abstract concepts with evocative, palpable real-world examples.
Table of Instructional Strategies Back to Main Page   Instructional Component   Instructional Objectives   Instructional Strategies Instructional  Strategies Description Imagery Imagery is the mental visualization of objects, events, and arrays.  It enables internalized visual images that relate to information to be learned.  Imagery helps to create or recreate an experience in the learner’s mind.  Imagery involves all the senses: visual, kinesthetic, auditory, and tactile. Modeling A  contrived, simplified version of an object or concept that encapsulates its salient features. Brainstorming Brainstorming is a valid and effective problem-solving method in which criticism is delayed and imaginative ways of understanding a situation are welcomed, where quantity is wanted and combination and improvement are sought.  Brainstorming can occur with individuals or in a group setting, and involves generating a vast number of ideas in order to find an effective method for solving a problem. Case Studies A problem-solving strategy similar to simulation that works by presenting a realistic situation that requires learners to respond and explore possible solutions. Drill & Practice Repetition of a task or behavior until the desired learning outcome is achieved.  Allows for transfer of knowledge from working memory to long-term memory.
Instructional Strategies Supporting Asynchronous Media Back to Main Page   Instructional Component   Instructional Objectives   Instructional Strategies Media Appropriate Instructional Strategy Asynchronous Web-Based Instruction (WBI) - Narration/Description (Lecture)  - Tutorials - Demonstrations  - Case Studies - Simulations  - Modeling - Illustrations  - Role Playing - Drill and Practice  Computer Based Instruction (CBI) - Narration/Description  - Illustrations - Case Studies  - Simulation - Role Playing  - Drill and Practice - Demonstration  - Tutorials Correspondence (print) - Narration/Description - Drill and Practice - Case Studies  - Narration  Recorded Audio  (Tape and digital broadcast/RSS) - Narration/Description (Lecture)  Recorded Video  (Tape and digital broadcast) - Narration/Description (Lecture) - Case Studies - Illustrations
 Back to Main Page   Instructional Component   Instructional Objectives   Instructional Strategies Instructional Strategies Supporting Synchronous Media Media Appropriate Instructional Strategy Audio  Conferencing - Narration/Description (Lecture)  - Guided Discussion  - Brainstorming Audiographics - Narration/Description (Lecture)  - Guided Discussion  - Brainstorming - Illustrations Synchronous Web-Based  Instruction (WBI)/Web Conferencing ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Video  Teleconferencing (VTC) ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Instructional Television (ITV)/ Satellite e-learning ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
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Summarizing:   The Media Component ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Learning Environment Component Media  Component Instructional Component Synchronicity Symmetry Asynchronous Instructional Media Synchronous  Instructional Media Symmetrical  Media Portability Asymmetrical Media
Summarizing: The Learning Environment Component Learning Environment Component Media  Component Instructional Component ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Distance Learning Traditional Classroom  Synchronous Asynchronous
Summarizing: The Instructional Component Learning Environment Component Media  Component Instructional Component ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Instructional Strategies Instructional Objectives Content Rapidity  of Change Complexity Multimedia (aural/visual) Collaboration (P2P) Interactivity Dialectic Collaboration (P2P) Synchronous Asynchronous Didactic
Synchronous Instructional Media Mapped to Instructional Strategies Instructional TV/Satellite e-Learning Video Teleconferencing Web Conferencing Audio Conferencing Audio Graphics ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Asynchronous Instructional Media Mapped to Instructional Strategies Pre-recorded audio  (podcast, cassette, CD) Correspondence Pre-recorded video  (CD/DVD, vodcast, tape) ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Computer-based Instruction ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Webinars ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
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Portability: An IBM Workforce Mobility Perspective* Blended learning allows companies to mix scheduled and unscheduled training modules and structured and unstructured learning experiences, as well as provide self-paced material to keep today’s learners engaged. * Source: On demand learning: blended learning for today’s evolving workforce, IBM Learning Solutions, September 2005,  Available at:  http://www-935.ibm.com/services/us/imc/pdf/gw510-6396-on-demand-learning.pdf Return to previous page
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Mobile Learning: Merrill Lynch Compliance Training Delivered via BlackBerry’s* * Source: Chief Learning Officer magazine,  Merrill Lynch: Bullish on Mobile Learning,  April, 2008. ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Return to previous page
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What Might Go in the Blend* *  Source: Allison Rossett and Rebecca Vaughan Frazee,  Blended Learning Opportunities , American Management Association Special Report, 2006 Return to previous page
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Delivery Media Mapped to the Distance Learning Environment ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Return to previous page Since media are vehicles that simply deliver their contents, the selection of the most appropriate media is  not based solely   on the attributes of the media, but the potential impact it may have on the design of the instructional  components and corresponding physical learning environment.  For example, the group centric distance learning classroom is best supported by media that can provide for a dialectic and collaborative environment, but is limited by time and place, whereas portable media best supports the individual learner anytime/anyplace but with limited peer support and interaction.
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Delivery Media Mapped to the Distance Learning Environment ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Return to previous page In a group centric distance learning classroom, the most appropriate media are those that can provide for a dialectic and collaborative environment but maybe constrained by time and place. However, portable media best supports the individual learner anytime/anyplace but with limited peer support and interaction.
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Teaching with Instructional Television (ITV)--Did you Know… Return to previous page There is a tendency to regard the future of distance learning as belonging solely to online or web classes. However, some researchers have found that courses offered in ITV were sometimes preferred by students even when the same course was offered online. Also, the visual and interactive nature of instructional television benefited students and that student satisfaction with ITV has been generally confirmed. Teaching with ITV  (Jan, 2008). International Journal of Instructional Technology and Distance Learning:  http://www.itdl.org/Journal/Jan_08/index.htm
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Media synchronicity theory is primarily focused on groups and proposes that a set of media capabilities are important to group work, and that all tasks are composed of two fundamental communication processes (conveyance and convergence). Communication effectiveness is influenced by matching the media capabilities to the needs of the fundamental communication processes, not aggregate collections of these processes (i.e., tasks) as proposed by media richness theory. The theory postulates it is possible for one medium to possess different levels of a communication capability depending upon how it is configured and used. Media possess many capabilities, each of which may be more or less important in a given situation. The "richest" medium is that which best provides the set of capabilities needed by the situation: the individuals, task, and social context within which they interact (Note: richness applies to the message/content, not the richness of the visual media). Thus, concluding that face-to-face communication is the "richest" media is inappropriate. “ Communication effectiveness is influenced by matching the media capabilities to the needs of the fundamental communication processes, not aggregate collections of these processes as tested in examinations of media richness theory.” Click for Glossary Media Synchronicity Theory* * Source: Alan R. Dennis, Alan R., Valacich, Joseph S., (1999),  Rethinking Media Richness: Towards a Theory of Media Synchronicity,  Retrieved from:  http://csdl2.computer.org/comp/proceedings/hicss/1999/0001/01/00011017.PDF Return to Summarizing the Media Component
Media Synchronicity Theory:   Dimensions of Task Functions, Communication Processes, and Media Characteristics “ Communication effectiveness is influenced by matching the media capabilities to the needs of the fundamental communication processes, not aggregate collections of these processes as tested in examinations of media richness theory.”  *  Source: Alan R. Dennis, Alan R., Valacich, Joseph S., (1999),  Rethinking Media Richness: Towards a Theory of Media Synchronicity, Return to Summarizing the Media Component
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Return to previous page For information on virtual worlds used in the Federal Government: Federal Consortium on Virtual Worlds. Hosted by National Defense University (NDU), Information Resources Management College (IRMC):  http://www.ndu.edu/IRMC/fedconsortium.html Virtual worlds are online, computer-generated simulations of simulated environments where users guide their "avatar," or digital representation of their physical selves, to accomplish various goals. Typical virtual world activities include meeting and socializing with other avatars, buying and selling virtual items, playing games, etc. Virtual worlds combine both synchronous capabilities (audio, text chat, whiteboards), as well as asynchronous capabilities (static text, embedded learning modules, learning objects, etc.). Within the context of the evolution of the Internet from Web 1.0 to Web 3.0, Virtual worlds--especially the 3D kinds--are classified under the Web 3.0 category because of their profound ability to integrate multiple types of content, information sources, and feeds into one highly engaging and interactive format.
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Bloom’s Taxonomy of Cognitive Objectives A metaphor depicting the taxonomy of learning objectives can be thought as assembling blocks in building a pyramid.  The knowledge and comprehension levels create the foundation from which one develops higher order thinking skills commensurate with the higher cognitive levels (analysis, synthesis,& evaluation). Knowing Doing Continuum of Cognitive Domain Objectives Lower   Higher  Knowledge  Comprehension  Application  Analysis  Synthesis  Evaluation Return to prior page Knowledge The first level of learning is knowledge.  Knowledge can be characterized as awareness of specifics and of the ways and means of dealing with specifics. The knowledge level focuses on memory or recall where the learner recognizes information, ideas, principles in the approximate form in which they were learned. Comprehension Comprehension is the next level of learning and encompasses understanding.  Has the knowledge been internalized or understood? The student should be able to translate, comprehend, or interpret information based on the knowledge. Application Application is the use of knowledge.  Can the student use the knowledge in a new situation?  It can also be the application of theory to solve a real world problem.  The student selects, transfers, and uses data and principles to complete a problem or task. Analysis Analysis involves taking apart a piece of knowledge, and investigates parts of a concept.  It can only occur if the student has obtained knowledge of and comprehends a concept.  The student examines, classifies, hypothesizes, collects data, and draws conclusions. Synthesis Synthesis is the creative act.  It’s the taking of knowledge and the creation of something new.  It is an inductive process—one of building rather than one of breaking down.  The student originates, integrates, and combines ideas into something new to him/her. Evaluation Evaluation is judgment or decision-making where the student appraises, assesses or criticizes on a basis of specific standards/criteria.
Bloom’s  Revised  Taxonomy of Cognitive Objectives Mapped to Instructional Media* Return to prior page *  Adapted from John Lasseter’s media selection table Learning Environment Instructional Media Bloom’s Revised Taxonomy Synchronous Web Conferencing Audiographics Satellite e-Learning Audio/video teleconferencing Creating (Evaluation) Evaluating (Synthesis) Analyzing (Analysis) Applying (Application) Understanding (Comprehension) Remembering (Knowledge) Complex Simple Asynchronous Web-based Training (WBT) CBT Instructional TV (ITV) Pre-recorded audio/video (CDs/DVDs, video/audio tapes/iPods) Correspondence
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Dialectic .  Discussion and reasoning by dialogue as a method of intellectual investigation; in a learning environment, the inquiry method by which the instructor and student engage in question and answering. Didactic.  Intended to convey instruction and information. In a learning environment, the transfer of information is primarily one-way from the instructor to the student as in a lecture. Distance Learning.  The acquisition of knowledge and skills through mediated information and instruction; also, structured learning that takes place without the physical presence of the instructor.  Distance Education .  Institutionally based formal education where the learning group is separated and where interactive communications systems are used to connect instructors, learners, and resources. Distributed Learning:  Structured learning mediated with technology that does not require the physical presence of the instructor. Distributed learning models can be used in combination with other forms of instruction or it can be used to create wholly virtual classrooms (source: DODI 1322.26, June 16, 2006). e-Learning.  The delivery of content via the Internet, intranet-extranet, audio and videotape, satellite broadcast, interactive TV, and CD-ROM; also, the educational content, learning services, and delivery solutions that support and enable network-based learning that is either asynchronous or synchronous; instructional content or learning experiences delivered or enabled by electronic technology. Instructional media   includes all means of delivering instruction via various delivery mediums including printed material (correspondence courses) and electronic devices such as computers, cable TV, satellite, electronic whiteboards, audio/video tapes, audio and videoconferencing systems, ipods, PDAs, cell phones, etc., using either wireless or wireline technologies. Instructional learning strategies.  fFcus on the delivery of knowledge and support  the instructional goal and specific learning (instructional) objectives. Instructional technology  is the theory and practice of design, development, utilization, management, and evaluation of processes and resources for learning. Educational Technology a more broader term but used synonymously with IT. Pedagogy.  The activities of educating or instructing or teaching; activities that impart knowledge or skill. Synchronous learning environment  supports live (real time), two-way oral and/or visual communications between the instructor and the student.  Synchronous media  is any type of delivery medium that supports real time communication both ways between the sender and receive. Asynchronous learning environment  is when communication between the instructor and the student is not real-time.  Asynchronous media  is a type of delivery medium that only supports communication between the sender and receive one-way, and does not occur in real time. Behavorialism  (behavioral learning theory) is mostly concerned with observable output and does not place any emphasis on the social context of learning.  In a behavioral model of instruction the mind is viewed as a “black box” in the sense that response to stimuli can be observed and anything that exists, exists in a certain quantity and can be measured and where conditioning refers to the strengthening of [desired] behavior which results from reinforcement. Through the use of reinforcement in a predominantly individualized system of instruction, behaviorists seek to increase the number or strength of correct student responses.   Under most circumstances, behaviorism is an excellent approach for assessing a learners knowledge and comprehension of a particular subject.  Cognitive Levels.   In 1956, Benjamin Bloom headed a group of educational psychologists who developed a classification of levels of intellectual behavior important in learning. Bloom identified six levels within the cognitive domain, from the simple recall or recognition of facts, as the lowest level, through increasingly more complex and abstract mental levels, to the highest order which is classified as evaluation. The six levels are: knowledge, comprehension, application, analysis, synthesis, and evaluation. Cognitivism  (cognitive learning theory) comes from the perspective that students actively process information and that learning takes place through the efforts of the student as they organize, store, and then find relationships between information, linking old to new knowledge. Cognitive theorists believe that much learning occurs with associations through contiguity and repetition and acknowledges the importance of reinforcement. Cognitive theorists believe that human beings need to acquire and reorganize information into cognitive structures that are understandable. Note: Circa 1960, psychologists began to realize there were many aspects of learning that behavioral theorists could not account for in explaining some of the inconsistencies in learning, so cognitive theory was thrust into the forefront.  However, the beginning of cognitive theory can be traced as far back as the 1920’s. Cognitive learning strategies.  Methods (mental strategies) focusing on how the learner processes knowledge; used as tools to construct knowledge in new concepts by linking new information to prior knowledge; used to activate/retain prior knowledge. Constructivism  is a view that emphasizes the active role of the learner in building understanding and making sense of information. Constructivist approaches to learning assume that subjectivity is critical because learners take in information and process it in unique ways that reflect their needs, dispositions, attitudes, beliefs, and feelings. The basic idea of constructivism is that knowledge must be constructed by the learner, it cannot be supplied by the teacher. Return to Road Map page Glossary
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Dr. Jolly Holden

  • 1. Dr. Jolly Holden Graduate Adjunct Faculty School of Education American InterContinental University The Road to Enlightened Blended Learning : Instructional Design Considerations ASTD 2009 International Conference & Expo Session: W206
  • 2. Introduction Blended learning is more than just combining an online component to the traditional classroom…it is a systematic process of selecting the most appropriate media for a specific learning intervention based upon the learning objectives. With that said, given the plethora of instructional media available to the instructional designer today, combined with the emergence of web-based collaborative tools, there is a renewed focus on integrating web 2.0/e-Learning 2.0 tools and other instructional media in meeting today’s learning challenges. “ Blended learning represents a [fundamental] shift in instructional strategy” North American Council for Online Learning, Blended Learning: The Convergence of Online and Face-to-Face Education , 2008
  • 3. Why Blended Learning: The Challenge Driven by the demand to increase learning opportunities and reduce costs without impacting instructional integrity, educators and trainers are continually challenged in searching for the for right mix of instructional media. Taking into consideration all of the instructional technologies available today, selecting the right mix of live, virtual, and constructive courseware delivery methods in meeting the needs of our learners can be a challenging and daunting task. Consequently, this presentation address these two basic questions: Q1: What is the most appropriate mix of instructional media, and… Q2: What are the variables to consider when selecting the most appropriate media?
  • 4. Blended learning allows the instructional designer the opportunity to leverage the strengths of instructional media with the efficacy of the instructional components to ensure the instructional goal is attained. For a blended learning solution to be successful , it is imperative a thorough media analysis and needs assessment is conducted while addressing the fundamental components of the instructional systems design process. Rules of Engagement for Blended Learning “ Migrating to blended learning formats requires instructional design analysis that integrates with the technologies that will be utilized to deliver it. ” The e-Learning Developers Journal (2005)
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  • 9. Definitions Media Evolution Learning Environments Blended Learning Model Elasticity Implications The Blended Learning Road Map Navigation Bar Click on any link for direct access to that topic Click for Glossary Blended Learning Definitions Media Evolution Learning Environments ( synchronous & asynchronous) Elasticity Implications (trends from the industry) Learning Model Learning Environment Component Instructional Component Media Component
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  • 14. A Corporate Training Perspective The use of multiple instructional delivery media to deliver one course or curriculum, such as a sales training course with pre-reading, asynchronous online product knowledge training, and synchronous lectures and role play practices. Source: e-Learning Guild’s Research Report , Synchronous Learning Systems , June 2008 Blended Learning Definitions Definitions Media Evolution Learning Environments Blended Learning Model Elasticity Implications Synchronous and asynchronous media. For clarification, blended learning is also applied to a mix of online and face-to-face training, and more generally to approaches to course design and delivery that combine different modalities (e.g., self-paced Web-based training, followed by classroom instruction, accompanied by printed job aids, and supplemented by virtual classroom follow-up sessions). Source: e-Learning Guild Handbook on Synchronous e-Learning (2007)
  • 15. Blended Learning Definitions A Chief Learning Officer Perspective “ Executing a learning strategy that integrates multiple delivery modalities (both synchronous and asynchronous) and, in doing so, creating the best possible learning solution for your target audience.” Source: Chief Learning Officer Magazine ( www.clomedia.com ), Executing Blended Learning , Jan., 2009 Definitions Media Evolution Learning Environments Blended Learning Model Elasticity Implications “ Collaborative online learning is now recognized as a component of a mature blended-learning strategy.” Bersin & Associates, Technology Update: Open Source e-Learning Systems, June 2007
  • 16. Although this quote sounds as if it were referring to a new technological break- through, in reality, this profound statement was uttered by the Reverend Joseph H. Odell, D. D. (1910) in his address titled "The New Era in Education: A Study of the Psychology of Correspondence Methods of Instruction" delivered in 1910 at the dedication of the instruction building of the International Correspondence Schools in Scranton, Pennsylvania. “ I do not know any innovation upon existing methods more radical and revolutionary than this” Evolution of Instructional Media: When it all Began… Definitions Media Evolution Learning Environments Blended Learning Model Elasticity Implications
  • 17. What does it mean to the future of education and training? As instructional media continues to evolve, propelled by advances in technology and fueled by the need to increase learning opportunities, the evolution and advancements of instructional media will continue to accelerate as well. As a result, blended learning will become an integral component in developing a comprehensive learning strategy. Consequently, When developing a learning strategy for the future, it is sometimes prudent to study the past in order to develop a plan for tomorrow… Evolution of Instructional Media: The Emergence of Blended Learning Definitions Media Evolution Learning Environments Blended Learning Model Elasticity Implications “ The term blended learning has been redefined, from a combination of instructor and Web-based training to a blend of many types of interactive content” Josh Bersin , “Today’s High-Impact Learning Organization”, Chief Learning Officer Magazine, Aug, 2008
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  • 19. Definitions Media Evolution Learning Environments Blended Learning Model Elasticity Implications Computer-mediated Learning (circa 1970-present) Computer-based Training (CBT) Web-based Training Online Learning With the introduction of the computer, learning communities quickly realized the potential of this powerful new technology and adopted it as another delivery tool. As the computer continued to evolve, a new generation of the computer-mediated instruction arrived, and with the emergence of the internet, new collaborative tools and delivery media also appeared. Note: In the early 90’s, a migration began from a mainframe-centric environment to a more of a stand-alone “distributed” computer environment that allowed for more local hosting of computer-based training (CBT).
  • 20. Extending the Family Tree of Instructional Media to Tomorrow Change is inevitable, and tomorrow will bring newer and better technologies, accompanied by a new set of challenges, but the goal is the same: Optimize the technology without sacrificing instructional quality. In the end, incorporating sound instructional design principles will provide for a solid foundation to ensure learning outcomes are attained. “ In this global, networked world, several technologies including search engines, blogs, podcasts, Web 2.0 applications and virtual worlds such as Second Life will be used for learning.” Ed Hoff, CLO IBM , Learning in the 21 st Century : A Brave New World , CLO Magazine, April, 2008 “ Distance learning will evolve from basic enrollment in computer and web-based courses to virtual learning environments that support online collaboration and classes taught by both live and virtual instructors.” Air Force White Paper,. On Learning: The Future of Air Force Education and Training (2008) Definitions Media Evolution Learning Environments Blended Learning Model Elasticity Implications
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  • 22. Although synchronicity is dichotomous, per se, either synchronous or asynchronous, it does not mean they are mutually exclusive when considering a blended learning solution . If viewed as being on opposite ends of a continuum, the degree to which these two dichotomous environments can be integrated would result in a blending of synchronicity. Therefore, to attain the most optimum blend, one must consider the vehicle(s) that deliver the content, the [learning environment] in which the learning occurs, and the instructional objective(s) [which drive the development of the content and instructional strategies]. Consequently, blended learning can include any combination of media that supports instruction, regardless of the mix of synchronous or asynchronous media. Blended Learning Synchronous Asynchronous Integration of Both Dimensions: The Concept of Synchronicity Definitions Media Evolution Learning Environments Blended Learning Model Elasticity Implications
  • 23. Blended Learning Model Concept Map Definitions Media Evolution Learning Environments Blended Learning Model Elasticity Implications Collaborative Tools Synchronicity Asynchronous Instructional Media Synchronous Instructional Media Symmetry Asymmetrical Media Symmetrical Media Learning Environment Component Media Component Instructional Component Depicted in this concept map is the blended learning model three main components and subcomponents. The degree of integration of each of the subcomponents is based upon evaluating specific attributes of each component, resulting in the most appropriate blend to ensure attainment of the instructional goal. Note: This model is based upon a set of related components, although evaluated separately, are viewed holistically , per se, each component’s specific contribution must be viewed as it relates to the sum total of all the parts… which results in a comprehensive blended learning solution. Complexity Instructional Strategies Instructional Objectives Content Rapidity of Change Multimedia (aural/visual) Interactivity Didactic Collaboration (P2P) Asynchronous Dialectic Collaboration (P2P) Synchronous Distance Learning Asynchronous Synchronous Traditional Classroom
  • 24. Definitions Media Evolution Learning Environments Blended Learning Model Elasticity Implications Derived from the blended learning concept map is the tri-dimensional blended learning module. A model can be a description of a system or phenomenon that accounts for its known or inferred properties and used for further study of its characteristics. Therefore, a blended learning model can be used as a guide in evaluating and integrating separate components that would result in an instructionally sound learning situation. Media Component Learning Environment Component Instructional Component Blended Learning Model Components Media component: Used to evaluate the most appropriate media to delivery the content Learning environment component: Evaluates the learning environment (synchronous/asynchronous) that supports the instructional objectives Instructional component: Used to select the most appropriate instructional strategies that support the learning objectives Click on any of the model component links for detailed information for that specific component. Click here for a summary of each component.
  • 25. Media Learning Environment The power of blended learning is in its elasticity Instructional Concept of Elasticity in Blended Learning Definitions Media Evolution Learning Environments Blended Learning Model Elasticity Implications Depending upon the [cognitive] level of the learning objectives and the learning environment (synchronous vis-a-vis asynchronous), different combinations of instructional media and instructional strategies can support various levels of interactivity to attain the most appropriate "blend". As the blend changes, the model becomes "elastic", allowing the instructional designer to modify the blend to meet specific learning outcomes.
  • 26. What is the right mix? There may be several “blended” solutions that can meet the instructional objectives, so consider the qualitative merits of all instructional media. The ultimate goal is to increase performance through the systematic evaluation of intra-dependent variables that would result in the most appropriate integration of media. Elasticity in Blended Learning Click here for another view of the blend Definitions Media Evolution Learning Environments Blended Learning Model Elasticity Implications Media Learning Environment Instructional With that said, any combination of instructional delivery medium, including the traditional classroom, can result in a blended learning solution, but the instructional efficacy of the solution is most dependent upon the instructional and learning environment components.
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  • 28. The greatest change in the delivery mix will continue to come via the increased adoption of e-learning and the increased use of portable technologies. IBM’s perspective on blended learning and workforce mobility Survey of CLOs Use of Blended Learning (con’t) Definitions Media Evolution Learning Environments Blended Learning Model Elasticity Implications Did you know that… click here
  • 29. “ [There is] an important link between content type and delivery method and that student-instructor interaction receives strong consideration in determining which delivery methods get employed within an organization...” and “ The value of student-to-instructor interaction remains a primary driver for both classroom-based ILT and synchronous e-learning….as well as student-to-student interaction.” CLO Magazine., July, 2007, pg. 48-49 Survey of CLOs Use of Blended Learning (con’t) Definitions Media Evolution Learning Environments Blended Learning Model Elasticity Implications
  • 30. * Source: Kyong-Jee Kim and Curtis J. Bonk, The Future of Online Teaching and Learning in Higher Education , EDUCAUSE Quarterly, Number 4, 2006. Available at: http://connect.educause.edu/Library/EDUCAUSE+Quarterly/TheFutureofOnlineTeaching/40000 Survey indicated that more emphasis is expected on blended learning—instruction that combines face-to-face with online offerings—than on fully online courses. Those surveyed predicted a distinct shift from about one quarter of classes being blended today to perhaps the vast majority of courses having some Web component by the end of the decade.* Growth of Blended Learning in Higher Education Definitions Media Evolution Learning Environments Blended Learning Model Elasticity Implications
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  • 33. End of Presentation Click to go back to Presentation Map Click to go back to prior slide “ One only needs two tools in life: WD-40 to make things go, and duct tape to make them stop.” G. M. Weilacher, American humorist
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  • 35. Learning Environment Component Distance Learning Traditional Classroom Synchronous Asynchronous Back to Main Page Learning Environment Page Synchronous Asynchronous A learning environment can either be synchronous or asynchronous, per se, the learning is either occurring real-time with an instructor (synchronous), or it is occurring without the presence of an instructor (asynchronous). Regardless, each learning environment has their distinct advantages and disadvantages, and the goal of developing a blended learning strategy is to leverage those specific attributes of each environment to ensure the most optimum use of resources to attain the instructional goal.
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  • 39. Media Component Some instructional media may be more appropriate than others in supporting either a synchronous or asynchronous learning environment, but no single medium is inherently better or worse than another. Although the delivery medium does not affect the content, the selection of certain media may affect how you design the content based on the attributes of that specific medium. Regardless, when the “most appropriate” media are selected based on the ISD process, then learning outcomes will not be affected. Back to Main Page Media Component Taxonomy Portability Synchronicity Asynchronous Instructional Media Synchronous Instructional Media Portability Wikis, blogs, discussion boards Media are vehicles that simply deliver their contents. When developing a blended learning solution, the selection of the most appropriate media is not based solely on the attributes of the media, but the potential impact it may have on the design of the instructional components and corresponding physical learning environment. Click here for more on media mapped to the distance learning environment.
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  • 42. Synchronous Instructional Media Internet-based and delivered over the Web that enable synchronous audio and/or text chat, video, document and application sharing, whiteboards, presentations, etc. Can support synchronous oral interaction between the instructor and remote students at multiple locations as well as supporting Multi-User Virtual Environment (MUVE) or webinars. Due to bandwidth limitations (basically, low-bandwidth applications), high-resolution images and video may be limited. Note: The application of web conferencing in a learning environment is also known as synchronous learning systems (SLS). Synchronous Web-Based Instruction (WBI)/Web Conferencing (Synchronous Learning Systems) ITV is defined as a one-way, full motion video and audio transmission of classroom instruction through a telecommunications channel such as satellite, cable TV, or Instructional TV Fixed Service (ITFS), a dedicated 2.5GHz spectrum managed by the FCC and limited to educational programming only, usually transmitted via microwave Instructional Television (ITV) Audiographics combines audio conferencing with personal computer text and graphics, allowing both voice and data to be transmitted to remote sites. Typically, a site consists of audio conference equipment, plus a large screen that serves as an electronic whiteboard. This system allows for two-way data exchange (limited to high-resolution still images only) and a synchronous interactive environment between the instructor and students at multiple sites. Audiographics An audio-only environment in which students in different locations use telephones or audio conferencing equipment to communicate with each other in real time. Supports a synchronous interactive environment between the instructor, remote students, and multiple sites but does not support visual images and graphics, and often supplemented by electronic or printed handouts. Can be integrated with other delivery systems to provide synchronous audio. Audio Conferencing Description Technology Delivery
  • 43. Synchronous Instructional Media towers. This specific application would not be available to instructional programming programming received via commercial cable TV). Due to the bandwidth available via satellite or ITFS, this delivery medium can emulate the live, traditional classroom environment but at a distance. ITV is sometimes referred to as Business Television (BTV), Interactive Video Teletraining, or Interactive TV, and can be transmitted via analog or digital systems. Instructional Television (ITV)- con’t Satellite e-learning represents the next generation of distributed media. Utilizing IP (Internet Protocol) as the network layer and distribution technology, it also incorporates the latest MPEG (Moving Picture Experts Group) video standard or latest version of Widows Media. Similar in application to ITV, it allows for the live traditional classroom to be transmitted to a remote site while synchronous oral interactivity is supported by audio teleconferencing or student response systems integrating audio and keypad technology (data interaction). Additionally, since satellite e-learning uses IP, video streaming can be utilized at extremely high bandwidths (~3.0Mbps). The IP-based video can be distributed directly to the user’s end-point and then distributed via the LAN to either a classroom or desktop computer, or both. Also, satellite e-learning can easily transmit large multimedia/web-based training modules (known as data casting) without being constrained by bandwidth, as is common with a terrestrial network. This capability allows the data to bypass the WAN by transmitting directly to the user’s end-point and then distributed locally via the LAN, thereby effectively bypassing the terrestrial infrastructure and the Internet. Satellite e-learning is also referred to as BTV/IP (Business Television/Internet Protocol). Satellite e-learning Description Technology Delivery
  • 44. Synchronous Instructional Media Technology Delivery Description Video Teleconferencing (VTC) VTC systems are two-way communication systems that offer both audio and video from local and remote sites and provide for synchronous interaction between the instructor and remote students at multiple locations. It allows for the instructor to observe the students at the far end (remote location), allowing the student to demonstrate an event. These systems can be terrestrial, satellite-based, or microwave-based Instructional TV Fixed Service (ITFS). Generally VTCs transmit and receive between 384Kbps – 1.5Mbps, with the next generation coders/decoders (codecs) IP enabled.
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  • 46. Back to Taxonomy When evaluating media components, wikis, blogs, and discussion boards are primarily collaborative tools and not considered stand-alone instructional media delivery options. However, they can be integrated into a course/learning module in developing a social learning structure that supports active learning and knowledge construction through peer-to-peer interaction. In a research study investigating the interplay of synchronous and asynchronous communication used in online courses, students seemed more satisfied with face-to-face courses that used asynchronous discussion boards as alternative communication media than courses that were entirely asynchronous based. Significant data were found to indicate the effect of synchronous media in a mostly asynchronous discussion forum. The ability of synchronous media to foster social presence is not shown or disproved by the research Source: A Field Study of Use of Synchronous Chat in Online Courses (2002), Retrieved from: http://www.hicss.hawaii.edu/HICSS36/HICSSpapers/CLTSL03.pdf
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  • 48. Asynchronous Instructional Media Technology Delivery Description Asynchronous Web-Based Instruction (WBI) On-demand, online-based instruction stored on a server and accessed across a distributed electronic network. It can be delivered over the Internet or private local area network (LANs) or Wide Area Networks (WANs) where the content is displayed utilizing a web browser. Student access is asynchronous, self-paced, and does not provide for synchronous interaction between the instructor and the remote student. High-resolution images and video may be limited due to available bandwidth. Computer Based Instruction (CBI) Interactive instructional experience between a computer and the learner where the computer provides the majority of the stimulus and the student responds. T he computer is the storage and delivery device with all content resident on the student’s computer. It provides the primary display and storage capability and can support high-resolution images and video. Correspondence (print) Entirely print-based, asynchronous and self-paced. Can be augmented through the use of multimedia CD-ROM. Instructor feedback can be facilitated through the use of e-mail. Used extensively to support other media Recorded Audio (Tape and digital broadcast) Recorded audio content—on tape or transmitted electronically—which can be used as a stand-alone delivery tool or part of a blended learning approach. Can be used as the sole means of content or as part of a blended approach. Recorded Video (Tape and digital broadcast) A method of capturing learning content on tape or as a digital file for viewing on-demand. Can be used as the sole means of content or as part of a blended approach. Often used to capture a real time event and is an effective distribution medium that supports high-resolution images and video but does not support a synchronous interactive environment between the instructor and the remote student.
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  • 53. Instructional Component: Variables to Consider Instructional Objectives Instructional Strategies Complexity Rapidity of Change Multimedia (aural/visual) Interactivity (strategies supporting specific media) Collaboration (P2P) Synchronous Asynchronous Didactic # Collaboration (P2P) Dialectic* * Instructor-student-instructor # Instructor-student Content Back to Main Page Instructional Component Instructional Objectives Instructional Strategies Click for information on learning styles When developing a blended learning solution, maintaining instructional quality is paramount. Consequently, learning objectives are never compromised when developing a blended learning solution. Instructional strategies are the products of learning objectives and serve to ensure the learning objectives and facilitate the transfer of learning. Learning Styles
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  • 58. Bloom’s Taxonomy of Cognitive Objectives A metaphor depicting the taxonomy of learning objectives can be thought as assembling blocks in building a pyramid. The knowledge and comprehension levels create the foundation from which one develops higher order thinking skills commensurate with the higher cognitive levels (analysis, synthesis,& evaluation). Lower Higher Knowing Doing Back to Main Page Instructional Component Instructional Objectives Instructional Strategies Knowledge The first level of learning is knowledge. Knowledge can be characterized as awareness of specifics and of the ways and means of dealing with specifics. The knowledge level focuses on memory or recall where the learner recognizes information, ideas, principles in the approximate form in which they were learned. Comprehension Comprehension is the next level of learning and encompasses understanding. Has the knowledge been internalized or understood? The student should be able to translate, comprehend, or interpret information based on the knowledge. Application Application is the use of knowledge. Can the student use the knowledge in a new situation? It can also be the application of theory to solve a real world problem. The student selects, transfers, and uses data and principles to complete a problem or task. Analysis Analysis involves taking apart a piece of knowledge, and investigates parts of a concept. It can only occur if the student has obtained knowledge of and comprehends a concept. The student examines, classifies, hypothesizes, collects data, and draws conclusions. Synthesis Synthesis is the creative act. It’s the taking of knowledge and the creation of something new. It is an inductive process—one of building rather than one of breaking down. The student originates, integrates, and combines ideas into something new to him/her. Evaluation Evaluation is judgment or decision-making where the student appraises, assesses or criticizes on a basis of specific standards/criteria.
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  • 60. Table of Instructional Strategies Back to Main Page Instructional Component Instructional Objectives Instructional Strategies Instructional Strategies Description Narration/Lecture Allows for transfer of learning through mere declaration and explication of knowledge. When interaction is available, it allows for reinforcement of behavior, spontaneous questioning, dialogue, and social interaction with immediate feedback. Note: Lecture is a very efficient strategy to transfer large amounts of content but has a high cognitive load. Demonstration Skill transfer through the depiction of procedural tasks, events, processes, etc. Role Playing Involves recreating a situation relating to a real-world problem in which participants act out various roles. Promotes an understanding of other people’s positions and their attitudes as well as the procedures that may be used for diagnosing and solving problems. Learners may assume the role of a particular character, organization, professional occupation, etc. Guided Discussion Supports a synchronous, dialectic learning environment through the spontaneous and free-flowing exchange of information. Encourages active, participatory learning that supports knowledge transfer through dialogue. Students may discuss material more in-depth, share insights and experiences, and answer questions. Simulation Replicates or mimics a real event and allows for continual observation. A simulation creates a realistic model of an actual situation or environment. Illustration Depicts abstract concepts with evocative, palpable real-world examples.
  • 61. Table of Instructional Strategies Back to Main Page Instructional Component Instructional Objectives Instructional Strategies Instructional Strategies Description Imagery Imagery is the mental visualization of objects, events, and arrays. It enables internalized visual images that relate to information to be learned. Imagery helps to create or recreate an experience in the learner’s mind. Imagery involves all the senses: visual, kinesthetic, auditory, and tactile. Modeling A contrived, simplified version of an object or concept that encapsulates its salient features. Brainstorming Brainstorming is a valid and effective problem-solving method in which criticism is delayed and imaginative ways of understanding a situation are welcomed, where quantity is wanted and combination and improvement are sought. Brainstorming can occur with individuals or in a group setting, and involves generating a vast number of ideas in order to find an effective method for solving a problem. Case Studies A problem-solving strategy similar to simulation that works by presenting a realistic situation that requires learners to respond and explore possible solutions. Drill & Practice Repetition of a task or behavior until the desired learning outcome is achieved. Allows for transfer of knowledge from working memory to long-term memory.
  • 62. Instructional Strategies Supporting Asynchronous Media Back to Main Page Instructional Component Instructional Objectives Instructional Strategies Media Appropriate Instructional Strategy Asynchronous Web-Based Instruction (WBI) - Narration/Description (Lecture) - Tutorials - Demonstrations - Case Studies - Simulations - Modeling - Illustrations - Role Playing - Drill and Practice Computer Based Instruction (CBI) - Narration/Description - Illustrations - Case Studies - Simulation - Role Playing - Drill and Practice - Demonstration - Tutorials Correspondence (print) - Narration/Description - Drill and Practice - Case Studies - Narration Recorded Audio (Tape and digital broadcast/RSS) - Narration/Description (Lecture) Recorded Video (Tape and digital broadcast) - Narration/Description (Lecture) - Case Studies - Illustrations
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  • 71. Portability: An IBM Workforce Mobility Perspective* Blended learning allows companies to mix scheduled and unscheduled training modules and structured and unstructured learning experiences, as well as provide self-paced material to keep today’s learners engaged. * Source: On demand learning: blended learning for today’s evolving workforce, IBM Learning Solutions, September 2005, Available at: http://www-935.ibm.com/services/us/imc/pdf/gw510-6396-on-demand-learning.pdf Return to previous page
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  • 81. Teaching with Instructional Television (ITV)--Did you Know… Return to previous page There is a tendency to regard the future of distance learning as belonging solely to online or web classes. However, some researchers have found that courses offered in ITV were sometimes preferred by students even when the same course was offered online. Also, the visual and interactive nature of instructional television benefited students and that student satisfaction with ITV has been generally confirmed. Teaching with ITV (Jan, 2008). International Journal of Instructional Technology and Distance Learning: http://www.itdl.org/Journal/Jan_08/index.htm
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  • 83. Media synchronicity theory is primarily focused on groups and proposes that a set of media capabilities are important to group work, and that all tasks are composed of two fundamental communication processes (conveyance and convergence). Communication effectiveness is influenced by matching the media capabilities to the needs of the fundamental communication processes, not aggregate collections of these processes (i.e., tasks) as proposed by media richness theory. The theory postulates it is possible for one medium to possess different levels of a communication capability depending upon how it is configured and used. Media possess many capabilities, each of which may be more or less important in a given situation. The "richest" medium is that which best provides the set of capabilities needed by the situation: the individuals, task, and social context within which they interact (Note: richness applies to the message/content, not the richness of the visual media). Thus, concluding that face-to-face communication is the "richest" media is inappropriate. “ Communication effectiveness is influenced by matching the media capabilities to the needs of the fundamental communication processes, not aggregate collections of these processes as tested in examinations of media richness theory.” Click for Glossary Media Synchronicity Theory* * Source: Alan R. Dennis, Alan R., Valacich, Joseph S., (1999), Rethinking Media Richness: Towards a Theory of Media Synchronicity, Retrieved from: http://csdl2.computer.org/comp/proceedings/hicss/1999/0001/01/00011017.PDF Return to Summarizing the Media Component
  • 84. Media Synchronicity Theory: Dimensions of Task Functions, Communication Processes, and Media Characteristics “ Communication effectiveness is influenced by matching the media capabilities to the needs of the fundamental communication processes, not aggregate collections of these processes as tested in examinations of media richness theory.” * Source: Alan R. Dennis, Alan R., Valacich, Joseph S., (1999), Rethinking Media Richness: Towards a Theory of Media Synchronicity, Return to Summarizing the Media Component
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  • 88. Return to previous page For information on virtual worlds used in the Federal Government: Federal Consortium on Virtual Worlds. Hosted by National Defense University (NDU), Information Resources Management College (IRMC): http://www.ndu.edu/IRMC/fedconsortium.html Virtual worlds are online, computer-generated simulations of simulated environments where users guide their "avatar," or digital representation of their physical selves, to accomplish various goals. Typical virtual world activities include meeting and socializing with other avatars, buying and selling virtual items, playing games, etc. Virtual worlds combine both synchronous capabilities (audio, text chat, whiteboards), as well as asynchronous capabilities (static text, embedded learning modules, learning objects, etc.). Within the context of the evolution of the Internet from Web 1.0 to Web 3.0, Virtual worlds--especially the 3D kinds--are classified under the Web 3.0 category because of their profound ability to integrate multiple types of content, information sources, and feeds into one highly engaging and interactive format.
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  • 90. Bloom’s Taxonomy of Cognitive Objectives A metaphor depicting the taxonomy of learning objectives can be thought as assembling blocks in building a pyramid. The knowledge and comprehension levels create the foundation from which one develops higher order thinking skills commensurate with the higher cognitive levels (analysis, synthesis,& evaluation). Knowing Doing Continuum of Cognitive Domain Objectives Lower Higher Knowledge Comprehension Application Analysis Synthesis Evaluation Return to prior page Knowledge The first level of learning is knowledge. Knowledge can be characterized as awareness of specifics and of the ways and means of dealing with specifics. The knowledge level focuses on memory or recall where the learner recognizes information, ideas, principles in the approximate form in which they were learned. Comprehension Comprehension is the next level of learning and encompasses understanding. Has the knowledge been internalized or understood? The student should be able to translate, comprehend, or interpret information based on the knowledge. Application Application is the use of knowledge. Can the student use the knowledge in a new situation? It can also be the application of theory to solve a real world problem. The student selects, transfers, and uses data and principles to complete a problem or task. Analysis Analysis involves taking apart a piece of knowledge, and investigates parts of a concept. It can only occur if the student has obtained knowledge of and comprehends a concept. The student examines, classifies, hypothesizes, collects data, and draws conclusions. Synthesis Synthesis is the creative act. It’s the taking of knowledge and the creation of something new. It is an inductive process—one of building rather than one of breaking down. The student originates, integrates, and combines ideas into something new to him/her. Evaluation Evaluation is judgment or decision-making where the student appraises, assesses or criticizes on a basis of specific standards/criteria.
  • 91. Bloom’s Revised Taxonomy of Cognitive Objectives Mapped to Instructional Media* Return to prior page * Adapted from John Lasseter’s media selection table Learning Environment Instructional Media Bloom’s Revised Taxonomy Synchronous Web Conferencing Audiographics Satellite e-Learning Audio/video teleconferencing Creating (Evaluation) Evaluating (Synthesis) Analyzing (Analysis) Applying (Application) Understanding (Comprehension) Remembering (Knowledge) Complex Simple Asynchronous Web-based Training (WBT) CBT Instructional TV (ITV) Pre-recorded audio/video (CDs/DVDs, video/audio tapes/iPods) Correspondence
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  • 101. Dialectic . Discussion and reasoning by dialogue as a method of intellectual investigation; in a learning environment, the inquiry method by which the instructor and student engage in question and answering. Didactic. Intended to convey instruction and information. In a learning environment, the transfer of information is primarily one-way from the instructor to the student as in a lecture. Distance Learning. The acquisition of knowledge and skills through mediated information and instruction; also, structured learning that takes place without the physical presence of the instructor. Distance Education . Institutionally based formal education where the learning group is separated and where interactive communications systems are used to connect instructors, learners, and resources. Distributed Learning: Structured learning mediated with technology that does not require the physical presence of the instructor. Distributed learning models can be used in combination with other forms of instruction or it can be used to create wholly virtual classrooms (source: DODI 1322.26, June 16, 2006). e-Learning. The delivery of content via the Internet, intranet-extranet, audio and videotape, satellite broadcast, interactive TV, and CD-ROM; also, the educational content, learning services, and delivery solutions that support and enable network-based learning that is either asynchronous or synchronous; instructional content or learning experiences delivered or enabled by electronic technology. Instructional media includes all means of delivering instruction via various delivery mediums including printed material (correspondence courses) and electronic devices such as computers, cable TV, satellite, electronic whiteboards, audio/video tapes, audio and videoconferencing systems, ipods, PDAs, cell phones, etc., using either wireless or wireline technologies. Instructional learning strategies. fFcus on the delivery of knowledge and support the instructional goal and specific learning (instructional) objectives. Instructional technology is the theory and practice of design, development, utilization, management, and evaluation of processes and resources for learning. Educational Technology a more broader term but used synonymously with IT. Pedagogy. The activities of educating or instructing or teaching; activities that impart knowledge or skill. Synchronous learning environment supports live (real time), two-way oral and/or visual communications between the instructor and the student. Synchronous media is any type of delivery medium that supports real time communication both ways between the sender and receive. Asynchronous learning environment is when communication between the instructor and the student is not real-time. Asynchronous media is a type of delivery medium that only supports communication between the sender and receive one-way, and does not occur in real time. Behavorialism (behavioral learning theory) is mostly concerned with observable output and does not place any emphasis on the social context of learning. In a behavioral model of instruction the mind is viewed as a “black box” in the sense that response to stimuli can be observed and anything that exists, exists in a certain quantity and can be measured and where conditioning refers to the strengthening of [desired] behavior which results from reinforcement. Through the use of reinforcement in a predominantly individualized system of instruction, behaviorists seek to increase the number or strength of correct student responses. Under most circumstances, behaviorism is an excellent approach for assessing a learners knowledge and comprehension of a particular subject. Cognitive Levels. In 1956, Benjamin Bloom headed a group of educational psychologists who developed a classification of levels of intellectual behavior important in learning. Bloom identified six levels within the cognitive domain, from the simple recall or recognition of facts, as the lowest level, through increasingly more complex and abstract mental levels, to the highest order which is classified as evaluation. The six levels are: knowledge, comprehension, application, analysis, synthesis, and evaluation. Cognitivism (cognitive learning theory) comes from the perspective that students actively process information and that learning takes place through the efforts of the student as they organize, store, and then find relationships between information, linking old to new knowledge. Cognitive theorists believe that much learning occurs with associations through contiguity and repetition and acknowledges the importance of reinforcement. Cognitive theorists believe that human beings need to acquire and reorganize information into cognitive structures that are understandable. Note: Circa 1960, psychologists began to realize there were many aspects of learning that behavioral theorists could not account for in explaining some of the inconsistencies in learning, so cognitive theory was thrust into the forefront. However, the beginning of cognitive theory can be traced as far back as the 1920’s. Cognitive learning strategies. Methods (mental strategies) focusing on how the learner processes knowledge; used as tools to construct knowledge in new concepts by linking new information to prior knowledge; used to activate/retain prior knowledge. Constructivism is a view that emphasizes the active role of the learner in building understanding and making sense of information. Constructivist approaches to learning assume that subjectivity is critical because learners take in information and process it in unique ways that reflect their needs, dispositions, attitudes, beliefs, and feelings. The basic idea of constructivism is that knowledge must be constructed by the learner, it cannot be supplied by the teacher. Return to Road Map page Glossary
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