Content in a blended environment follows principles of this mode of
learning. A blended environment can take advantage of content both in F2F as
online. As content is widely available in online formats, F2F can be focused on
reviewing and reflecting on it, in a direct dialogue with studentes. F2F is a very rich communication channel and gives blended learning a distinctive feature, not present in pure online settings.
According to text reviewed, first rule for blended learning is to
integrate both environments, online and F2F, and not making two separate
courses. Content has to fit, not duplicate.
Second idea is to have a uniform approach to course content, which can
be first to introduce unit of learning, present content, then activities and
assessment. Main idea here is to have order. Article cites Kaminsky and Currie
saying that
Uniform approach to
presenting the units of study not only makes sense, but helps reinforce
learning. A common mode of organization is a hierarchical
module—sections—lessons—supportive activities approach. Within each learning
activity, uniformity also helps to guide students through the content
In addition to order, a learning approach is also needed, and it goes
beyond a given environment (F2F, blended, online). In a student-centric
approach, we ask what the student has to do to reach learning objectives. Based
on Dee Fink, article presents a very interesting framework, based on three activities:
getting information & ideas, experience and reflective dialogue. In each of
these stages, online and F2F resources and activities can be used. For example,
in reflective stage, a blog could be used for a written message, but F2F discussion
and reflection makes a very important
contribution.
I liked also the idea, presented by the article, that technology extends
classroom walls and thins structure of courses. It is not only vast information
resources that can be accessed, but also experts and other people connected
with class´ theme. As more connections are added to class, both in resources
and personas, a more rich learning environment is created
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