1. Blended Teaching The “What”, “Who”, “Why” and “How” of
Combining Virtual and Classroom Based Learning in a Shared Learning Environment.
Copyright Jerald G. Schutte
Teaching and Learning 2007

2. Blended Teaching
What is Distance Education? - Instruction delivered over a distance to one or more individuals located in one or more venues (NCES)
In 1999, 33% of Higher Education Institutions were using some form of distance education, predominantly Video (54%) and Internet (58%). Source: NCES, 2000
By 2003, 90% of Higher Education Institutions were using Internet for distance education. For learning outcomes, 60% say online education is equal to or better than classroom education. Source: Sloan-C, 2003

3. Blended Teaching The Profile of a Distance Learner
Female (16% more likely)
Older (80% more likely to be > 24)
Part time Student (60% more likely)
Work Full time (twice as likely)
30 + Mile Commuter (20% more likely)

4. Blended Teaching The CSUN Experience
Increase from 41% in 1995, to 93% in 2002, of students having access to Internet at home.
Among students who have taken online courses 87% say they would take one again.
However, only slightly more than half (54%) say they prefer virtual classes to blended classes.

5. Blended Teaching None = A Some = B Much = C All = D
0 % Percent of class devoted to online activities %
Type
Use of Online
A. The Traditional Classroom
Non-existent
B. The Internet as supplement
Passive – Bulletin Board
C. The Internet as compliment
Active – Chats, Newsgroups
D. The Totally Online Course
Exclusive – Substitutes F-T-F

6. Blended Teaching Type I – The Self Contained Class Model
Class time – 6 hours
Class On Campus
Sociology
Lab Online
Lab time – 4 hours

7. Blended Teaching Type II – The Shared Virtual Model Class I On Campus
Class II On Campus
Lab Online

8. Blended Teaching Type III – The Shared Facility Model
Class I On Campus Tuesday
Class II On Campus Thursday
Chats / Discussion / Assignments Online

9. Blended Teaching Faculty and Administration Benefits Time Management
Personnel Management
Facilities Management
Enrollment Management

10. Blended Teaching Student Benefits
Accommodates Different Learning Styles
Provides F-T-F feedback and visual dialogue
Encourages Both Drill + Practice and Critical Thinking
Provides Flexible Balance of Real and Virtual assets