This workshop provides an introduction to blended learning and e-learning tools. It discusses pedagogical principles for blended learning, including objectives, content presentation, learning mechanisms, and assessment. Participants will explore planning a blended learning module and review lecturer participation in blended learning. Delegates are asked to bring a learning module to explore converting to a blended format.

1. Structuring e-learning activities
for sound pedagogy
By Paula Barnard-Ashton
Twitter: @PaulaBarAsh

2. Overview
• This workshop will provide:
– an introduction to blended learning and an overview of e-Learning
tools;
– a discussion on pedagogic principles in blended learning
(objectives, content presentation, learning mechanisms, assessment);
– tea
– a group discussion on planning a blended learning module (using
participants learning modules).
– The workshop will close with a review of lecturer participation in blended
learning (time and effort), feedback and a “where to from here” discussion.
• Delegates should bring a learning module that they would like to explore the
possibility of converting into a blended learning module.

3. Delegates will...
• Understand the e-Learning tools and networks
available.
• Feel inspired to drive a blended learning
approach into their teaching and learning
activities through their knowledge of the
pedagogy supporting a blended learning
approach.
• Have the skills to plan and monitor a blended
learning module.

4. Blended learning focus
• Blended learning is the integration of face-2-face
teaching practice with e-learning practice.
– Optimise learner interaction with the course material.
– Both the learner and lecturer are active participants in
the learning process.
– Learning activities can occur 24/7
– Opportunities for revision

5. “Chat”
• What does Blended Learning mean to you?
• Where is learning and pedagogy heading?

6. Pedagogic Trends
• Ride the wave of Social Constructivism with
“connectivism”
– Group work
– Problem based / scenario based
• Web 2.0 and the millenial generation
– Information overload knowledge

7. Basics of Learning
• Learning Outcomes – Exit level
• Learning Module Objectives
• Learning Module Content
• Learning Activities
• Learner Assessment / Evaluation

8. Social Networking
File-sharing sites
Wiki’s
Share &
Collaborate
Social
Media
????
RSS & Widgets
iGoogle
Netvibes
Google Reader
From Maggie Verster’s presentation: Social Media 101

9. VLE tools
collaboration
connection
content

10. Software / enablers I think you
should see
• Twitter/ facebook / Linkedin
• Skype / Mxit
• Moodle
• SlideShare / YouTube
• Dropbox
• Cosketch
• Mindmeister
• Bubbl.us
• SecondLife

11. Enter the classroom
• Learning spaces
• Presentation tools
– OHP  PPT
– Chalk  Electronic Whiteboard
– Hand up  Responders
– Demonstration  Video
• Teacher roles

13. Learning Activities
• Reading Literature
F2F
• Lectures / Presentations Virtual
• Skills Laboratories
• Workshops / Workgroups / PBL sessions
• Facilitated Tutorials
• Clinical Fieldwork
• Assignment
• Assessment – Formative and Summative
• Research / Clinical Trial

14. discussion on planning
• Group work... Lets look at your own learning
modules

15. Review
• SWOT
• Where to from here?

16. PowerPoint Twitter Feedback Slide
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