Essentials for Blended Learning, 2nd Edition

Essentials for Blended Learning provides a practical, streamlined approach for creating effective learning experiences by blending online activities and the best of face-to-face teaching. Effective blended learning requires rethinking of teaching practices and a redesign of course structure. Suitable for instructors in any content area, this book simplifies these difficult challenges without neglecting important opportunities to transform teaching. The revised second edition is more streamlined and easier to use, and includes more real-world examples of blended teaching and learning, the latest technologies, and additional research-based learning activities.

Jared Stein is Vice President of Higher Education Strategy at Instructure, and Advisor with RareBird Consulting. Charles R. Graham is Department Chair of Instructional Psychology & Technology at Brigham Young University, USA.

Introduction to this Guide PART 1: Understanding Blended Learning Chapter 1 - Blended Teaching and Learning Chapter 2 - Examples of Blended Learning Chapter 3 - Blending to Maximize Engagement Chapter 4: A Process for Blended Course Design PART 2: Designing Your Blended Course Chapter 5: Begin Your Blend from Outcomes Chapter 6: Blending Assessments to Improve Learning Chapter 7: Blending Learning Activities Online Chapter 8: Blending Learning Activities Onsite Chapter 9: Setting Up Your Online Environment Chapter 10: Ongoing Improvement of Your Blended Course Appendix 1: Blended Course Standards Checklist Appendix 2: Matching Learning Outcomes to Cognitive Processes