Blended learning in the workplace Lynette Lall (Jisc) Title of presentation (Insert > Header & Footer > Notes and Handouts > Header > Apply to all) Blended learning in the workplace Lynette Lall (Jisc) 03/05/2019 03/05/2019

Objectives Title of presentation (Insert > Header & Footer > Notes and Handouts > Header > Apply to all) Understand what is meant by “Blended Learning and Flipped Learning” Raise awareness about how to engage with an online platform Explore some simple tools to support engagement (collaboration, communication) Share good practice Signpost to further information 03/05/2019

Edmodo platform - https://www.edmodo.com/ Getting started Edmodo platform - https://www.edmodo.com/ Create free student account Join code bwifaw You can also download the app to your smartphone/tablet once you have created an account 03/05/2019

Filter posts by poll and complete the first 2 polls Activities in Edmodo Edit your profile Turn on notifications Filter posts by poll and complete the first 2 polls 03/05/2019 Title of presentation (Insert > Header & Footer > Slide > Footer > Apply to all)

Blended learning model Classroom learning Online learning Mobile learning Deliver “just in time” training Can be accessed anytime, anywhere Models effective practice with technology Models effective use of a VLE

Flipped learning Title of presentation (Insert > Header & Footer > Notes and Handouts > Header > Apply to all) 03/05/2019

Interactive media rich content Opportunities to collaborate, What learners want Title of presentation (Insert > Header & Footer > Notes and Handouts > Header > Apply to all) Flexible access to resources at a time and place to suit them on a device of their choice Interactive media rich content Opportunities to collaborate, Formative assessment and instant feedback 03/05/2019

What staff want Quick wins Simple to use free tools that require minimal staff development Opportunities to assess and track learning Ability to incorporate existing resources, not re-invent the wheel Simple ways to share resources with learners

Benefits of blended delivery model Flexible learning Differentiation Active learning Develop learners' Employability skills Collaborate online Communicate online Independent learning Provides flexible access to learning resources 24/7 Gives teachers more 1:1 time helping students Builds stronger student/teacher relationships Offers a way for teachers to share information with other colleagues, substitute teachers, students, parents, and the community easily Supports differentiation, by allowing students to “rewind” lessons and go through topics at their own pace as often as they need Creates a collaborative learning environment in the classroom

Title of presentation (Insert > Header & Footer > Notes and Handouts > Header > Apply to all) “I am enabled and empowered to use technology and online resources to support my learning” – Sept 2014 Learning outside the classroom through technology Effective use of resources including technology Effective use of technology in assessment 03/05/2019 Title of presentation (Insert > Header & Footer > Slide > Footer > Apply to all) 03/05/2019

Title of presentation (Insert > Header & Footer > Notes and Handouts > Header > Apply to all) Why use a VLE? Padlet 03/05/2019

Title of presentation (Insert > Header & Footer > Notes and Handouts > Header > Apply to all) http://bit.ly/22septLL Padlet https://padlet.com/lynette_lall/1on1v0h4u1xq 03/05/2019

Employability and digital capability skills Title of presentation (Insert > Header & Footer > Notes and Handouts > Header > Apply to all) Learning can be: Personalised Reflective Differentiated Enhanced Independent Employability and digital capability skills Data collection for the provider Data collection – issues revealed with the course, weaknesses and strengths of learners revealed 03/05/2019

Communicate Collaborate Assess Track Feedback

Communicate www.menti.com 32 54 81 Title of presentation (Insert > Header & Footer > Notes and Handouts > Header > Apply to all) Communicate www.menti.com 32 54 81 03/05/2019

Add Skype/Google hangouts for a full package! Title of presentation (Insert > Header & Footer > Notes and Handouts > Header > Apply to all) Forums Announcements Email Calendar Chat Add Skype/Google hangouts for a full package! Not all tools available in all platforms but you can link to external tools Forums need to be promoted and managed 03/05/2019

Title of presentation (Insert > Header & Footer > Notes and Handouts > Header > Apply to all) Collaborate 03/05/2019

Google Drive/Dropbox/Onedrive Mindmaps Skype/Google hangouts Title of presentation (Insert > Header & Footer > Notes and Handouts > Header > Apply to all) Forums Email Calendar Padlet Google Drive/Dropbox/Onedrive Mindmaps Skype/Google hangouts Forums need to be promoted and managed 03/05/2019

Assess

Summative tools include online submission and grading Formative methods can be used inside and outside the VLE Add quizzes and assignments for a full package!

Track

Learners and teachers need to know where they are VLEs provide gradebooks and activity reports Progress bar/activity completion

Feedback

Title of presentation (Insert > Header & Footer > Notes and Handouts > Header > Apply to all) For teachers – use learner surveys to evaluate the course at various points For learners – use online submission for notifications, feedback and grading Feedback tool in Moodle or Google forms 03/05/2019

Rate your Digital skills Title of presentation (Insert > Header & Footer > Notes and Handouts > Header > Apply to all) To vote, go to www.menti.com and use code 32 48 43 Or Scan this QR code 03/05/2019 Title of presentation (Insert > Header & Footer > Slide > Footer > Apply to all) 03/05/2019

Resources: what to consider Title of presentation (Insert > Header & Footer > Notes and Handouts > Header > Apply to all) Resources need to be copyright friendly – images, videos Think about using creative commons Resources have to be accessible, inclusive and manageable (using common file types) This means multi media and with hearing, sight and other disability and accessibility issues taken into consideration You may want learners to generate resources, and they should consider these issues too Resources: what to consider 03/05/2019

Simple tools for creating flipped learning resources Title of presentation (Insert > Header & Footer > Notes and Handouts > Header > Apply to all) Web based tools Screencasting Blendspace Teded Zaption App based tools Educreations Explain everything Lensoo iMovie 03/05/2019

Good practice http://bit.ly/EMFEC22 Title of presentation (Insert > Header & Footer > Notes and Handouts > Header > Apply to all) Good practice http://bit.ly/EMFEC22 03/05/2019

Courses should be: Attractive, perhaps using a grid layout Interactive, not a repository Easy to navigate, perhaps using blocks or books Accessible and inclusive Available inside and outside the classroom

Strategies for engaging staff and learners? Title of presentation (Insert > Header & Footer > Notes and Handouts > Header > Apply to all) Type your answers in the chat pane Strategies for engaging staff and learners? 03/05/2019

Skills, confidence, time Learners Induction, routine Title of presentation (Insert > Header & Footer > Notes and Handouts > Header > Apply to all) Staff Skills, confidence, time Learners Induction, routine Our suggestions 03/05/2019

Suggested solutions – Staff Title of presentation (Insert > Header & Footer > Notes and Handouts > Header > Apply to all) Suggested solutions – Staff 03/05/2019

Use the VLE for staff development Experience the VLE as a learner Set a good example Use badges or progress bars Develop communities of practice Make use of champions or mentors

Use the VLE for staff development Experience the VLE as a learner Set a good example Use badges or progress bars Develop communities of practice Make use of champions or mentors

Use the VLE for staff development Experience the VLE as a learner Set a good example Use badges or progress bars Develop communities of practice Make use of champions or mentors

Use the VLE for staff development Experience the VLE as a learner Set a good example Use badges or progress bars Develop communities of practice Make use of champions or mentors

Use the VLE for staff development Experience the VLE as a learner Set a good example Use badges or progress bars Develop communities of practice Make use of champions or mentors

Use the VLE for staff development Experience the VLE as a learner Set a good example Use badges or progress bars Develop communities of practice Make use of champions or mentors

Suggested solutions – Learners Title of presentation (Insert > Header & Footer > Notes and Handouts > Header > Apply to all) Suggested solutions – Learners 03/05/2019

Set expectations for using the VLE Give effective induction to VLE Use VLE for all inductions- all departments Use VLE for course induction Track inductions Use progress bar and award badges

Set expectations for using the VLE Give effective induction to VLE Use VLE for all inductions- all departments Use VLE for course induction Track inductions Use progress bar and award badges

Set expectations for using the VLE Give effective induction to VLE Use VLE for all inductions- all departments Use VLE for course induction Track inductions Use progress bar and award badges

Set expectations for using the VLE Give effective induction to VLE Use VLE for all inductions- all departments Use VLE for course induction Track inductions Use progress bar and award badges

Set expectations for using the VLE Give effective induction to VLE Use VLE for all inductions- all departments Use VLE for course induction Track inductions Use progress bar and award badges

Set expectations for using the VLE Give effective induction to VLE Use VLE for all inductions- all departments Use VLE for course induction Track inductions Use progress bar and award badges

Digital capability Digital Capability Title of presentation (Insert > Header & Footer > Notes and Handouts > Header > Apply to all) Digital capability https://www.jisc.ac.uk/guides/developing-students-digital-literacy Digital Capability 03/05/2019

Title of presentation (Insert > Header & Footer > Notes and Handouts > Header > Apply to all) Resources Quick guides https://www.jisc.ac.uk/guides https://www.jisc.ac.uk/guides/online-learning https://www.jisc.ac.uk/guides/selecting-technologies 03/05/2019

Lyn Lall lynette.lall@jisc.ac.uk Evaluation http://bit.ly/EMFEC22eval Title of presentation (Insert > Header & Footer > Notes and Handouts > Header > Apply to all) Lyn Lall lynette.lall@jisc.ac.uk Evaluation http://bit.ly/EMFEC22eval All images from Pixabay 03/05/2019