As most of us know, effective distance and blended learning requires more than assigning an online curriculum and handing out log-in information; it requires teacher involvement. In this webinar, Jen Vanek, Director of the IDEAL consortium at World Education, presents an approach to supporting learner success in blended learning called “involved instruction” that incorporates a rich, primary curriculum, supplemental activities, a learning management system, and teacher engagement. In addition, she gives practical strategies and tools for planning and implementing blended learning.
Wish I could see the comments in chat too and … links to the resources?
Susan, Thanks for your interest. I’ve pasted the links to the resources we mentioned here in the comments:
During the webinar, Jen referenced a rich set of resources. You can access them via the links below:
Blended Learning:
Christenen Institute Definitions: http://www.christenseninstitute.org/blended-learning-definitions-and-models
Blended Learning for the Adult Education Classroom guide http://app.essentialed.com/resources/blended-learning-teachers-guide-web.pdf
SRI Study of Digital Products Efficacy that observed different implementation models:
https://www.sri.com/sites/default/files/publications/evaluating-digital-learning_1.pdf
Resources for planning:
http://bit.ly/2bZgvfV
Open Educational Resources:
https://www.oercommons.org/ Search for Adult Education and Designers for Learning
Content Evaluation:
https://www.oercommons.org/authoring/13932-aces-effective-communication/view#evaluate
https://www.achieve.org/publications/achieve-oer-rubrics