1. Academic Media Videoconference Services Consider a “Blended” Curriculum Charmaine Wellington Academic Training Coordinator Faculty Consultant

2. Academic Media Videoconference Services What is a “Blended” Curriculum? An instructional design concept Combining various learning situations and technologies -- “to deliver on promises about learning and performance.” --Rossett et al.

3. Academic Media Videoconference Services Issues in Blended Learning Course content Learning objectives Students’ incoming skills The available technology Logistical constraints

4. Academic Media Videoconference Services Approaches Live face-to-face (formal) Live face-to-face (informal) Virtual collaboration: synchronous/ asynchronous Self-paced learning Performance support

5. Academic Media Videoconference Services What Other Technologies Are Available? Telephone and email Learning management systems (WebCT and Blackboard) Internet-delivered video MyWSU: Academic notices MyCourse MySite Webconference technology

6. Academic Media Videoconference Services “ Blending” Videoconference with other Technologies Distribute materials online Stimulate in-class discussions with online discussions Work groups meet online Fulfill some instructional objectives online

7. Academic Media Videoconference Services Implementing a “Blended”Curriculum Key: instructional design

8. Academic Media Videoconference Services Implementing a “Blended”Curriculum Contact: Charmaine Wellington cwellington@wsu.edu (509) 335-6524