Creating a Blended Classroom

What is Blended Learning

• Kurtus (2004) states:Blended learning is a mixture of the various learning

strategies and delivery methods that will optimize the learning experience of the user. Classroom training sessions, Computer-Based Training (CBT) via a CD-ROM, Web-Based Training (WBT) can be combined as a way to train the learners. WBT can be on demand or at a specific time with an instructor and other students involved.

Tech we all know and use

• Email• MS Office Programs (Word, Excell,

PowerPoint)• Web surfing (news gathering, wikipedia, etc)• Social Networking (Facebook, Myspace…)• Youtube (video streaming)• Blogs (reading and creating?)• Website Creation?????

Social Networking and Wikis

• Delicious.com (easy lists of links)• Wikis- (easy website creation with interactive

availability for your students)• Wikis: pbworks.com, wetpaint.com,

mediawiki.org, www.wiki-site.com

Useful Things to Know

• Embedding (embed code)• Audacity• Pratt• Email Updates• Page Histories• Page Views• Giving students clear and useful activities• Engaging Students