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 * Blended Learning Syllabus MSDE12-66-05 **

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 * Here is the webinar some of us participated in this morning. Word of caution, it takes a moment to load and then takes about a minute to get to the most current session after I restarted. **

**Title of Experience:**Blending learning - How to integrate teaching online with classroom instruction.
 * MSDE12-66-05 **

**Facilitator/Instructor:** Dr. Carole Redline caroleredline@verizon.net

**Description**: Blended learning, using face to face traditional classroom skills along with collaborative communication in an online format is quickly gaining ground in education. New research suggests that blended learning may offer a better learning experience than instruction in the traditional classroom alone.

Effective blended learning uses technology which encourages students to communicate, collaborate, gather information and learn in online groups. Using blended learning to effectively motivate a student-centered approach (in the educational environment) requires consideration of twenty-first century ideas and practice in a blended learning environment. Most educators have had little opportunity to consider the positive aspects of allowing students to be the center of the online learning environment. In this course, participants will model effective use of online opportunities to gather information, create lesson-plans and work collaboratively in group projects.

**Performance Outcomes:** based upon the International Association of K-12 Online Learning ([]) Participants in the course will:
 * 1) Demonstrate effective online communication and collaboration with frequent response to both colleagues and facilitator in order to construct their own learning.
 * 2) Outline teaching strategies that support student learning and engagement in the online environment.
 * 3) Create learning ideas to encourage active learning through online interaction, participation, and collaboration in the online environment.
 * 4) Demonstrate understanding of clear expectations, prompt responses and regular feedback in any lessons they prepare.
 * 5) Guide legal, ethical, and safe behavior while communicating online.
 * 6) Show understanding of lessons created for diversity.
 * 7) Develop learning experiences to enable student success.

Day 1: Orientation, Comments, Discussion, Group Sign-up. Day 2: Group Project Student Power (Trends in Education). Day 3 Group Project: Create How to Wiki Directions. Day 4: Independent Work: Flipped learning and lesson plans. Day 5: Final Projects: Create your own wiki; create lesson plans, complete assignments and complete a Journal.
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 * Assessment Points **
 * Daily Reflection Journal (10 points)**
 * Group Project: Trends (10 points)**
 * Reflection about Wikipedia (5 points)**
 * Brainstorming about Wiki ideas (5points)**
 * YouTube advice on Flipped Learning** **(10 points)**
 * Your Wiki (30 points)**
 * Lesson-Plans (30 points)**

Expectations
 * Suggested Time: 45 hours**
 * Credits: 3 credits** (MSDE approved CPD experience; credit may be used for re-certification).