Developing an Effective
Blended Learning Strategy
There is a significant trend towards blended learning across the globe because of its potential to increase learning effectiveness and flexibility for the learner. In a blended course, teaching methods and learning activities for the face-to-face and online components need to be considered. This course provides you with the understanding, insights and skills needed to design blended learning solutions. You will learn how to choose different types of blended learning strategies to improve student learning and increase student satisfaction and engagement. You will then apply the knowledge in the development of teaching unit for your blended course that includes face-to-face and online components.
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DATE, DURATION & VENUE
Date: 3rd June 2015
Venue: Computer Laboratory, 7th Floor, Institute of Postgraduate Studies USM@KL, Menara Wisma Sejarah, 230, Jalan Tun Razak, 50400 Kuala Lumpur.
Time: 8.30 am to 4.30 pm
Venue: Computer Laboratory, 7th Floor, Institute of Postgraduate Studies USM@KL, Menara Wisma Sejarah, 230, Jalan Tun Razak, 50400 Kuala Lumpur.
Time: 8.30 am to 4.30 pm
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LEARNING OUTCOMES
At the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Explain the advantages of blended learning
- Describe different strategies for blended learning
- Design, develop and deliver an effective blended learning course;
- Deploy appropriate instructional plan to implement blended learning effectively;
- Use technologies effectively to develop meaningful online activities to engage students
- Develop appropriate assessment strategy
CONTENT
- Overview of learning theory
- Overview of blended learning
- Instructional design in blended learning development
- Key principles in effective design of blended learning course
- Tools & platforms for developing online course
- Integration of face-to-face and online learning seamlessly
- Assessment in a blended learning environment
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
- Educators and course developers considering a blended learning approach in their teaching and those looking to improve their skills and understanding of combining face-to-face with online teaching and assessment.
WORKSHOP PROGRAMME
8.30 – 9.00 Overview of learning theory
9.00 – 10.00 Instructional design: Principles and practice
10.00 - 10.30 Break
10.30 – 11.30 Finding the right ‘blend’: Model and approaches
11.30 – 12.45 Planning and designing blended learning course
12.45 – 2.30 Lunch
2.30 – 3.30 Planning and designing online learning to engage learners
3.30 – 4.30 Assessment of blended learning course
9.00 – 10.00 Instructional design: Principles and practice
10.00 - 10.30 Break
10.30 – 11.30 Finding the right ‘blend’: Model and approaches
11.30 – 12.45 Planning and designing blended learning course
12.45 – 2.30 Lunch
2.30 – 3.30 Planning and designing online learning to engage learners
3.30 – 4.30 Assessment of blended learning course
MEDIUM OF INSTRUCTION
In general English is used as a medium of instruction.
In general English is used as a medium of instruction.
FEE
The fee is RM600.00 (inclusive of TAX 6%) per pax. The cost is inclusive of morning break, lunch, afternoon break and training materials. The cost excludes accommodation and traveling for participants. Number of participants will be limited to 30.
The fee is RM600.00 (inclusive of TAX 6%) per pax. The cost is inclusive of morning break, lunch, afternoon break and training materials. The cost excludes accommodation and traveling for participants. Number of participants will be limited to 30.