This document discusses blended and online learning at universities. It explores how blended learning, which combines online and in-person instruction, can impact the quality of online courses and student learning. Blended learning may allow faculty to develop online content more quickly, potentially increasing access to higher education. The document also provides context about the University of Calgary, including its size, funding, and goal to focus more on inquiry-based learning.

1. Taking Blended Learning a Step Further
Dr. Norman Vaughan Dr. Michael Power

2. Overview
University of Calgary Context
Laval University Context
Blended Learning
Blended Online Learning
Discussion:
What is the impact of BL BOL on the quality of
online courses offered by university faculty?
What impact does it have on the quality of online
student learning?
Does such a blended environment enable faculty to
“go online” faster, thus making higher education
more easily accessible to the Canadian public?

3. University of Calgary
Calgary > 1M population
40 yr old campus‐based institution
~30,000 students growing
80% plus HS average to get in
Top 10 in research funding
81 students per class (junior level)
Increasing student dissatisfaction