Session Title
Blending with purpose: integrating on-ground and online learning in a pedagogically sound manner
Session Location
Grand Valley State University, Eberhard Center
Session Start Date and Time
22-8-2012 9:30 AM
Session End Date and Time
22-8-2012 10:30 AM
Session Abstract
More and more evidence is accumulating which shows students are more engaged and learn more from courses that weave together online and on-ground learning. The Sloan Consortium defines such blended learning as the integration of face-to-face and online learning in a planned and pedagogically sound manner. After situating blended learning in an historical context, this presentation will explore models of blended learning with a focus on sound pedagogy. Particular attention will be given to Tony Picciano’s Blending with Purpose and the Community of Inquiry models. Although there is clearly no single formula for designing blended courses or programs, these theoretical frames provide good reference points within which such design can take place. The presentation will conclude with practical advise including design strategies and links to open educational resources that can be used to enhance courses in any format.
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Blending with purpose: integrating on-ground and online learning in a pedagogically sound manner
Grand Valley State University, Eberhard Center
More and more evidence is accumulating which shows students are more engaged and learn more from courses that weave together online and on-ground learning. The Sloan Consortium defines such blended learning as the integration of face-to-face and online learning in a planned and pedagogically sound manner. After situating blended learning in an historical context, this presentation will explore models of blended learning with a focus on sound pedagogy. Particular attention will be given to Tony Picciano’s Blending with Purpose and the Community of Inquiry models. Although there is clearly no single formula for designing blended courses or programs, these theoretical frames provide good reference points within which such design can take place. The presentation will conclude with practical advise including design strategies and links to open educational resources that can be used to enhance courses in any format.
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Plenary Speaker Biography
Karen Swan is the James J. Stukel Distinguished Professor in the Teaching Leadership program at the University of Illinois Springfield and a researcher in the Center for Online Learning, Research and Service (COLRS) at that institution. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy from the University of Connecticut, a Master of Education in Curriculum & Instruction from Keene State College, and Master and Doctor of Education degrees in Instructional Technology from Teacher College, Columbia University.
Karen's research is in the general area of media/technology and learning. She has published over 100 articles, 2 books, and several multimedia programs on educational technology topics, and has made over 200 presentations in this area. Currently, her research interests center on online and blended learning and data analytics.
Karen is recognized as a leading international researcher in the effectiveness of online teaching and learning. In 2006, Dr. Swan received the Sloan Consortium for Asynchronous Learning Networks Award for Most Outstanding Achievement in Online Learning by an Individual and was inducted into the inaugural class of Sloan-C Fellows in 2010. She also received the2010 Distinguished Alumni Award from the Department of Mathematics, Science, and Technology at Teachers College, Columbia University.