Promising Practices in Blended & Online Learning

Promising Practices in Blended & Online Learning

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Four Course Design Models

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A few more considerationsPainfully explicitAn online course should not be the face-to-

face course minus the face-to-face activities.ChunkingExamples and non-examplesGetting informed about the possibilities The design should be done before the course

starts.

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PedagogicalDisciplinary expertiseIntimate knowledge of the course contentKnowledge of the learners (developmental,

context, motivations, etc.)Knowledge of the teaching and learning

possibilitiesPrimary focus upon mentoring and student

mastery of the stated learning objectives

ManagerialPainfully clear and explicit instructions Well-organizedKeep things functioning well

How do you mentor online learners?

MentoringReal-time office hoursOne-on-one real-time and small group

sessionsRecorded audio feedback on workReal-time feedback on work

MentoringLet students communicate ideas using audio

and video.Multiple drafts and ungraded formative

feedbackEnsure that the students can use their

performance on the work in order to improve.My feedback will not be solely focused on

form or substance, but the student’s progress toward expertise with the area of student.

TechnicalFirst line of technical supportKnow where to send studentsManaging the emotions as much as the

technical problemsKnow the tools of the trade“Settings issue” versus “broken”

PastoralThe instructor knows and embraces the

school mission.The instructor welcomes and elicits dialogue

about matters of faith and learning.The instructor promotes a positive Christian

classroom environment.The instructor engages students in how the

content applies to real world contexts.

Spiritual

Spiritual – What is appropriate for each environment?

Teaching Models

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Communication Plan

Explicit and Intentional

Style

Frequent Communication

A Learning Community

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