This document provides guidance on designing blended courses through modular content organization, learning objectives, instructional strategies, and community building. Key points include: - Courses should be redesigned into manageable modules with clear learning objectives and a mix of online and classroom activities. - A variety of instructional techniques can be used within modules, including active learning, assessments, and strategies to encourage interaction and engagement. - Community building is important and can be facilitated through online discussions and in-class group activities and assignments. - Effective team-based assignments incorporate accountability, linked tasks, and idea exchange through group roles and peer feedback.

2. Day 2 Course redesign and engagement

14. Building Community among Students

16. Jane Livingston, 2006, Building Community in a Blended Course, Educause

19. Power Law of Participation Ross Mayfield: http://ross.typepad.com/blog/2006/04/power_law_of_pa.html

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27. Discussion boards must be graded with substantial points assigned

35. Utilizing Student Teams and Community Building

36. Which best describes your experience with student teams?

39. Using linked and Mutually Reinforcing Assignments