Academic Media Videoconference Services Consider a “Blended” Curriculum Charmaine Wellington Academic Training Coordinator Faculty Consultant
Academic Media Videoconference Services What is a “Blended” Curriculum? An instructional design concept Combining various learning situations and technologies -- “to deliver on promises about learning and performance.” --Rossett et al.
Academic Media Videoconference Services Issues in Blended Learning Course content Learning objectives Students’ incoming skills The available technology Logistical constraints
Academic Media Videoconference Services Approaches Live face-to-face (formal) Live face-to-face (informal) Virtual collaboration: synchronous/ asynchronous Self-paced learning Performance support
Academic Media Videoconference Services What Other Technologies Are Available? Telephone and Learning management systems (WebCT and Blackboard) Internet-delivered video MyWSU: Academic notices MyCourse MySite Webconference technology
Academic Media Videoconference Services “ Blending” Videoconference with other Technologies Distribute materials online Stimulate in-class discussions with online discussions Work groups meet online Fulfill some instructional objectives online
Academic Media Videoconference Services Implementing a “Blended”Curriculum Key: instructional design
Academic Media Videoconference Services Implementing a “Blended”Curriculum Contact: Charmaine Wellington (509)