Finding the Right Mix? Teaching European Studies through Blended Learning Alexandra Mihai Institute for European Studies (IES) Vrije Universtiteit Brussel.

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Finding the Right Mix? Teaching European Studies through Blended Learning Alexandra Mihai Institute for European Studies (IES) Vrije Universtiteit Brussel (VUB), Belgium

The European Union…

…a labyrinth? Complex Multidisciplinary A rapidly moving target

Target groups

Need for… … a flexible pedagogical approach But…

How flexible?

A maze of information out there

But… … is all this education or just information?

Our approach Three combined/complementary methods E-learning: the E-modules Face-to-face seminars Webinars: online seminars via Elluminate vOffice™

E-modules an online learning tool offering a structured and interactive way of learning about the history of the European Union, its structure, policy areas and decision-making processes combines a knowledge/theoretical component with a practical component (i.e. case studies, real-life scenarios, EU case law) User-friendly interface- learners are in control Tools for self-assessment and evaluation

Face-to-face teaching Three days intensive seminars in Brussels conducted by academics and practitioners provide an advanced understanding of the EU institutions and the decision-making process Balance of theory and practice Reduced group size aimed to create a “learning community” and facilitate interaction

Webinars Synchronous online interaction tool Used for various pedagogical purposes: “virtual office hours” Ice-breaking & feedback sessions Short online seminars Longer online conferences Using Elluminate vOffice™ Complements the E-modules and the face-to-face seminars

Why mix? Organise content around the learners: be where they are! Facilitate access to knowledge and expertise

Blended learning… = more than the sum of its parts

Finding the right mix The European Studies blended learning continuum

Challenges? Self-paced vs. interaction/building a ”learning community” Managing complexity at various levels (content, technical & student management) Need for specific skills for the educators to operate in a virtual environment (“train the trainer”)

Thank you for your attention!