This self-paced course introduces blended learning—an instructional approach that combines online and in-person activities, giving students some control over time, place, path, and pace. Learn strategies, tools, and authentic examples to design and implement engaging blended learning experiences for all learners.
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Self-Paced Online Course
Blended Learning is a self-paced, online program. Participants can begin anytime and go at their own speed throughout the program.
Upon enrollment, you will receive a program invitation email from TCEA’s learning management system that will give you access to the self-paced course. Within the course, you will find modules that must be moved through in sequential order.
Course Modules
Blended Learning: What Is It? There are numerous definitions for blended learning. At the core of blended learning, you will find elements for innovating instruction through the use of technology. In this module, you will learn essential characteristics of blended learning and the four models of blended learning.
Getting Started with Blended Learning: How do you get started using blended learning? How do you balance tech tools with academic outcomes and instructional strategies? In this module, you will learn how to plan an engaging learning experience that leverages a blended learning model.
Classroom Management: Classroom expectations are essential to a blended learning environment. It is imperative that norms are established, practiced, and referred to throughout the lesson (as needed). Engaging and motivating students in a blended learning environment has some of the same challenges of a face-to-face classroom. In this module, you will learn how to establish expectations and strategies for engagement and collaboration, and encourage positive online behaviors.
Differentiation: Differentiation, as defined by expert Carol Ann Tomlinson, does NOT equal creating 130 lessons for 130 students. It does not stray from the identified academic outcomes. Rather, differentiation takes into account student interests and current instructional levels. In this module, you will learn key concepts for differentiation and strategies for meeting the needs of students in a differentiated blended learning environment.
Assessment, Feedback, and Reflection: Student mastery of academic outcomes is critical in both face-to-face instruction and blended learning. Understanding assessment (both formative and summative) and implementing effective assessment strategies ensures student progress in a blended learning environment. Feedback provides real-time insight into what the students have or have not yet mastered. Reflection engages learners, allowing more ownership of the cognitive process. A combination of assessment, feedback, and reflection allows the teacher to measure student progress and performance and adapt instruction if necessary. In this module, you will learn how assessment, feedback, and reflection work together to ensure deep learning and address the needs of students in a blended learning environment.