Blended Learning, Review of a Didactical Framework: Deb Carter & Albert Dudley

1. Article - Michael Kerres & Claudia De Witt A Didactical Framework for the Design of Blended Learning Arrangements Journal of Educational Media Vol 28 Nos. 2-3, 2003 MDDE 601, Athabasca University Presented by: Deb Carter & Albert Dudley February, 2008 How do you put the “blend” in Blended Learning?

12. Media Richness Theory (MRT) Main dependent construct(s)/factor(s) Information processing, communication effectiveness Main independent construct(s)/factor(s) Uncertainty, equivocality Face-to-Face Telephone Written, Addressed Documents (note, memo, letters) Unaddressed Documents (flyer, bulletin, Standard reports) Media Richness High Low Source: Appalachian University An older business theory derived from Social distance theory which stipulates that the greater the complexity of the information and task, the greater the need to be in FTF due to its ability to provide quick feedback and its support of non-verbal cues. In education, it is assessing the impact of medicated communication : Synchronous vs. asynchronous communication If everyone has a piece of the puzzle, and a team needs to discuss and choose the correct configuration then rich media may be best: FTF If everyone has information to share, consider, or review then low media such a email may suffice.

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