Introduction to BlendFlex

What is BlendFlex? Blending Learning is the creation of an integrated instructional approach through the combining of different instructional modalities and methods of instructional delivery including asynchronous and synchronous communication. This approach provides the flexibility and convenience for the students to decide which methods best meets their learning needs and styles during any given time during the semester. Typically in a blended class, the instructor lectures face-to-face to those students wanting to attend class (video conferencing); others students may select to view a recording of the lecture and not attend class (Lecture/Capture), yet another may simply prefer taking the class purely as an online class with limited instructor communication (online class), and others may select the instructional modality that best meets their needs based on the instructional content being presented.  Blended Learning is an anytime, anyplace, and/or any path course offering that meets the need of the student.

Instructional Modalities Hybrid Web Enhanced Online Face to Face Video Conference When you talk about Blended Learning being an integrated instructional approach through the combining of different instructional modalities, then we are talking about the class types that students sign up for. When students register for classes, s/he has the choices to sign up for the following classes: Face-to-face/traditional Class – The students are in the classroom with the teacher Web Enhanced – The student is in the classroom with the teacher but some components of the class are web enabled such as using Blackboard Learning Management System or other instructional web based system. Hybrid – students spends part of the time with the instructor in a face-to-face/traditional setting and part of the time is spent in lab or working on his/her own. Online – students work asynchronously on their own using the Angel Learning Management System with limited contact with the instructor. Video Conferencing – student are located at a remote site campus and spends face-to-face time with the instructor in class using Cisco Telepresence Video conferencing equipment. So what blended learning does is to integrate all these approaches into one class type of instructional modality so the students sign up for one class yet have the flexibility of attending the class from any instructional Blended Learning (BlendFlex)

Blendflex model Synchronous (on campus) Synchronous (off campus) Online Student (using only LMS Angel) Macon Classroom (with Cisco Telepresence) Blendflex model Students at Work using Cisco Jabber (with Cisco Telepresence) Monroe Classroom (with Cisco Telepresence) Crawford Classroom (with Cisco Telepresence Milledgeville Classroom (with Cisco Telepresence) Student at Home using Cisco Jabber (with Cisco Telepresence) Online Student (Use LMS Angel & Viewing Recorded Lecture) Putnam Classroom (with Cisco Telepresence) Hawkinsville Classroom (with Cisco Telepresence) Synchronous (on campus) Synchronous (off campus) Asynchronous (off campus)

How to use the Remote controls

The SX20 remote Control These keys correspond to the five shortcuts along the bottom of the screen. Microphone on/off Switch to show PC screen on the system. Press again to go back to the main camera. Press and hold to open the presentation menu to select other sources. Adjust loudspeaker volume Waking up the system Grab the remote control and make sure your hand touches the rubber line sensors located on both sides of the remote control, or just touch any key on the remote Use the Arrow keys to navigate in the menus and the center key to confirm your choice or selection. When no menu is open, Arrow keys can be used to move the camera. Zoom the camera. Use this key to change the layout on the screen. Do Not Press this RED PHONE button *** It will END your session** Use this key to display the Main menu on the screen.

SX10 Remote Control

Student Tech Support at Remote Sites Macon Campus or Warner Robins – go to nearest instructional office and ask person to call Helpdesk at X3519 to report problem Milledgeville Campus – Go to main office and report issue and have to call HelpDesk (Jackie Turner/Brian Sullivan) Putnam Campus - Go to main office and report issue and have to call HelpDesk (Carrie Dietrich/Bruce Niday) Crawford Campus - Go to main office and report issue and have to call HelpDesk (Marcus Early/Tamekia Goodroe) Monroe Campus - Go to main office and report issue and have to call HelpDesk (Tatrabian Jackson/Caroline Samples) Hawkinsville Campus – Go to main office and report issue and have to call HelpDesk (Brittany Lucas/Ann Walker) Have Students email their instructor!!!! CALL HELPDESK AT 478-757-3519

INSURANCE IN THE MEDICAL OFFICE WELCOME INSURANCE IN THE MEDICAL OFFICE THIS CLASS IS DESIGNED TO PREPARE STUDENTS IN THE WORKFORCE THE UNDERSTANDING THEY NEED TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE FINANCIAL SUCCESS OF A MEDICAL PRACTICE.

ATTENDANCE A BLENDFLEX CLASS PROVIDES CONVENIENCE TO THE STUDENTS. THEY HAVE THE FLEXIBILITY TO ATTEND CLASS AT SEVERAL CAMPUS LOCATIONS OR WATCH A TAPED VIDEO SESSION OF THE CLASS. THE KEY TO SUCCESS IN THIS CLASS IS TO NOT GET BEHIND IN YOUR WORK. YOU MUST LOG INTO BLACKBOARD FREQUENTLY TO CHECK YOUR ASSIGNMENTS AND COMPLETE THEM BY THE DUE DATES IN ORDER TO STAY ON TASK. ATTENDANCE IN THIS CLASS IS BASED ON WEEKLY SUBMISSION OF ASSIGNMENTS AND TESTS IN BLACKBOARD. PLEASE E-MAIL ME VIA BLACKBOARD OR CALL ME AT 478-445-2342 IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS.

INSTRUCTIONAL DELIVERY STRATEGIES IN THIS BLENDFLEX CLASS THE INSTRUCTOR WILL NOT ONLY EXHIBIT ACTIVE LEARNING STRATEGIES WITH MANY HANDS-ON ACTIVITIES, BUT WILL USE COLLABORATIVE LEARNING STRATEGIES AS WELL. THE STUDENT WILL ALSO BE INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE ONLINE ASSIGNMENTS AND TESTS AS PART OF THEIR REQUIREMENTS.

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