Blended Teaching The “What”, “Who”, “Why” and “How” of Combining Virtual and Classroom Based Learning in a Shared Learning Environment. Copyright Jerald G. Schutte Teaching and Learning 2007

Blended Teaching What is Distance Education? - Instruction delivered over a distance to one or more individuals located in one or more venues (NCES) In 1999, 33% of Higher Education Institutions were using some form of distance education, predominantly Video (54%) and Internet (58%). Source: NCES, 2000 By 2003, 90% of Higher Education Institutions were using Internet for distance education. For learning outcomes, 60% say online education is equal to or better than classroom education. Source: Sloan-C, 2003

Blended Teaching The Profile of a Distance Learner Female (16% more likely) Older (80% more likely to be > 24) Part time Student (60% more likely) Work Full time (twice as likely) 30 + Mile Commuter (20% more likely)

Blended Teaching The CSUN Experience Increase from 41% in 1995, to 93% in 2002, of students having access to Internet at home. Among students who have taken online courses 87% say they would take one again. However, only slightly more than half (54%) say they prefer virtual classes to blended classes.

Blended Teaching None = A Some = B Much = C All = D 0 % Percent of class devoted to online activities 100% Type Use of Online A. The Traditional Classroom Non-existent B. The Internet as supplement Passive – Bulletin Board C. The Internet as compliment Active – Chats, Newsgroups D. The Totally Online Course Exclusive – Substitutes F-T-F

Blended Teaching Type I – The Self Contained Class Model Class time – 6 hours Class On Campus Sociology 364-497 Lab Online Lab time – 4 hours

Blended Teaching Type II – The Shared Virtual Model Class I On Campus Class II On Campus Lab Online

Blended Teaching Type III – The Shared Facility Model Class I On Campus Tuesday Class II On Campus Thursday Chats / Discussion / Assignments Online

Blended Teaching Faculty and Administration Benefits Time Management Personnel Management Facilities Management Enrollment Management

Blended Teaching Student Benefits Accommodates Different Learning Styles Provides F-T-F feedback and visual dialogue Encourages Both Drill + Practice and Critical Thinking Provides Flexible Balance of Real and Virtual assets