The document discusses blended learning and provides guidance on designing blended courses. It defines blended learning as combining traditional face-to-face instruction with online learning. The document then outlines several blended learning models and provides examples. It emphasizes the importance of planning blended courses, including deciding what content and activities work best in online and face-to-face formats. Overall, the document aims to help instructors understand blended learning and conceptualize effective blended course designs.

1. UM3D Ignite Series: Blended Learning
Leonia Houston
Instructional Designer
ldfowler@memphis.edu
Fair Josey
Instructional Designer
fair.josey@memphis.edu

2. Tell us about…
You and your background
The course(s) you teach
Your students
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3. Overview
§ Part 1: Defining blended (or hybrid) learning and
its benefits.
§ Part 2: Blended learning models and examples.
§ Part 3: Structuring your blended classroom and
conceptualizing your plan.
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4. What is Blended Learning?
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Blended learning is an
approach to course design
where a portion of the
traditional face-to-face
instruction is replaced by
web-based, online
instruction.
Blended
Learning
Face to Face
Learning
Self Paced
Learning
Online
Collaborative
Learning

5. What does a blended classroom look like?
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F2F Class with
Online Component
Online Class with
F2F Component

6. Benefits of Blended Learning
§ Increased flexibility and accessibility
§ Increased interaction and engagement
§ Greater student satisfaction and preparation
§ Improved learning outcomes
§ Emphasis on active learning and problem based
learning.
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7. In what way might blended
(or hybrid) learning benefit you
or your students?
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8. What (non-technical) concerns do you have
about blended (or hybrid) learning?
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9. Blended Learning Models
Supplemental Replacement Emporium
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10. Blended Learning Models
Supplemental Replacement Emporium
A traditional course supplemented by
technology-based, out-of-class activities.
Creates an active learning environment in
place of traditional lecture-based courses.
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11. Blended Learning Models
Supplemental Replacement Emporium
Example: “Face to Face Driver”#
Faculty provide instruction in the face-to-face
classroom, while students access
supplemental learning materials via the LMS.
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12. Blended Learning Models
Supplemental Replacement Emporium
Replaces some in-class time with online,
interactive learning activities.
#
Transforms traditional lectures into more
interactive, collaborative learning
experiences.
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13. Blended Learning Models
Supplemental Replacement Emporium
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25% Online
No changes are
made to meeting
times. Most
assessments and
lecture materials are
accessible via the
LMS.
50% Online
Classes meet once a
week versus to 2-3
times. Activities are
incorporated into
classroom lecture
times.
75% Online
Classes meet once a
month or for major
class events only.
Engagement and
instructor presence
is reinforced online.

14. Blended Learning Models
Supplemental Replacement Emporium
Example: “Rotation”#
Class rotates between face to face and online
class time. Faculty decide the ratio (25-50%)
of online and F2F instruction. May meet F2F
once a week or biweekly.
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15. Blended Learning Models
Supplemental Replacement Emporium
Example: “Flipped Classroom”#
Students complete all of the instruction,
readings, and preparations within the LMS
and meet face to face to complete
assignments and “homework.”
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16. Blended Learning Models
Supplemental Replacement Emporium
Replaces the traditional classroom format
and class meetings with a learning resource
center format; features online materials and
on-demand personalized assistance; uses an
open attendance model or a required
attendance model depending on student
motivation and experience levels.
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17. Blended Learning Models
Supplemental Replacement Emporium
Example: “Flex”
Instruction is made accessible in an online
format so that students may opt to attend
face to face or online.
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18. What F2F activity/assignment in your course
might you move to an online format?
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19. Which aspect of your course
might be difficult to deliver online?
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20. NEXT…#
Planning for Blended Learning
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21. Planning for Blended Learning
Critical Decisions:
§ What are the learning goals?
§ What are the learning activities?
§ What are the affordances of the technology?
§ What should be completed in the class and
online?
§ What is the assessment?
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22. Blended Learning and Bloom’s Taxonomy
Consider which skills and objectives are best suited
for a F2F or online format.
Lower Level Skills: Remember
and understand (Online content
and assessments completed
outside of class)#
Higher Level Skills: Apply,
analyze, evaluate and create
(Activities completed face to face)
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23. Sample Blended (Hybrid) Class Structure
Face-to-Face (F2F)
Online
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Content
Presentation#
Guest Speaker#
Other F2F
Elements
Discussions
(begins F2F
and extends
online)
Student
Questions
Online Readings#
Online Quizzes#
Assignment
Submission/
Dropbox
Other Online
Elements

24. Sample Blended (Hybrid) Class Structure
OnlineFace-to-Face (F2F)
Hands On Activities
Project-Based
Learning#
Instructor as
Facilitator
Content
Presentation #
Instructions
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Online Readings
and Resources
Online
Discussions
Assignment
Submission/
Dropbox

25. Resources for Planning and Designing
a Blended (or Hybrid) Course
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