Blended Learning 2013
Discover the whys and hows behind blended delivery
Mohawk's move toward blended delivery strives to achieve the flexibility in learning students demand and deserve. Rich, online learning environments support and reinforce learning at each student's point of need and deliver learning materials suited to every learning style. Embracing blended delivery (a reduction in f2f time) combines flexibility with a rich, online learning environment – key ingredients for student success.
Beyond improving and customizing the learning experience for students, blended learning facilitates other college priorities. Sustainability achieved by: paperless learning materials, assessment, and evaluation; relieved congestion of commuters; and less wear and tear on physical spaces; is an invaluable by-product of blended learning.
Blended learning resources
Decide at what stage of growth to blended delivery you are: exploration or implementation?
Exploring options:
Two documents help set the stage:
- Quality teaching and learning: Modes of delivery
- Mohawk’s graduated process: Matrix for blended learning
Also, the Mohawk College Blended Learning blog - Mohawk BlendR - is a great place for resources on the transition to blending, the role of innovation in learning and learning strategy and the unique part that blended learning can play in being inclusive and diverse in our community.
The subject guide on Blended Learning - Blended Learning - provides a collection of research and reports on eLearning, highlighting the Community of Inquiry Approach and Quality Assurance. You can explore what the leaders in eLearning have done and delve more into Mohawk’s plan for blended delivery. There are also many opportunities to contribute to Mohawk’s growth!
Ready to implement blended delivery:
Peggy French is Mohawk’s Educational Designer. Connect with her if you are ready to explore blended delivery. From targeting appropriate areas of your course to re-designing and re-building in eLearn, she can assist. Contact her!
