1. Frank Conforti, Bentley Systems Blended Learning in the Academic World

2. Quick definition of Blended Learning – from our Commercial Experience Traditional classroom environment for instructor interaction Online hands-on content to supplement classroom lectures and assignments “Best Practices” optional online lectures on specific topics –Effective both during and after courses are completed

3. University of Delaware 1 credit class “Freshman Introduction to CAD” Used Bentley’s online hands-on “MicroStation Essentials” course as integral component of the course. Equivalent to a 17 hour hands-on course Delivered via the Bentley LEARN Server (BLS)

4. University of Delaware 98 students 1 instructor Instructor covers “application of CAD” in class Students spent their time with the Bentley LEARN Server MicroStation Essentials course outside of the classroom. Instructor tracked the student progress through reports provided by Bentley

5. Final outcome Student Questionnaire revealed some interesting insight Majority of students considered online content very useful Students concerned they didn’t get credit in their Bentley Professional Transcript –Already placing value on this instrument Documented outcomes for accreditation

6. Lessons Learned: Reporting of student activity to instructor a vital resource –Identified the students in trouble and the ones not interested in the class Allowed focus on students engaged in the class

7. Lessons Learned: Mix of self-study and relatively brief lectures effective for teaching first time users” More can be done to “tune” the content to the classroom Need to reinforce online content always available as a refresher

8. Next steps Work with more schools to adopt the technology Try new mixes for “blending” the learning –Identify best of practices video lectures as secondary materials –Teach technical content online while instructors focus on core learning objectives Theory and Concepts – instructors “How to” – Bentley LEARN Server course(s)

9. Long Term Goals Student outreach… let them know they have this resource at their disposal 24/7 after course completion Professional transcript value established with continuing education credits by professional societies

10. Bentley Learn Server Global E-Learning portal (24/7) Provides production oriented support material All courseware is provided in HTML format with downloadable datasets where appropriate. Provides all instructor-led training engagements (faculty only) Tracks ALL user learning activities Learning Unit credits stays with the student for lifetime